Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

74 the San Tome mine/the San Tome Mine/The San Tome mine
74 the mine/The mine
68 the harbour/The harbour
52 the room
47 the house
36 the wharf
34 the Plaza/the plaza/The Plaza
34 the street/The street
30 there/There
26 here

GPE

94 the town
58 the country/the Country
24 the Republic
23 town
18 the province/the Province
16 this country
11 the State/The State
10 the capital
8 the Occidental Province/The Occidental Province
8 his country

LOC

68 the world/The world
47 the gulf/The gulf
34 the sea/The sea
29 the mountain
27 the mountains
27 the plain/The plain
22 the island/The island
19 the land
17 the earth/The earth
17 sea

PER

222 the doctor/The doctor
76 sir/Sir
56 a man/A man
53 men/Men
51 his wife/His wife
45 the man/The man
44 the people/the People/The people
43 senor/Senor
31 no one/No one
29 one/One

ORG

7 the Company
6 the army
5 the Provincial Assembly
4 the Railway Company/the railway company
3 the O.S.N. Company
3 the Government/The Government
3 the Church
2 his Company
2 the Ministry of Finance
2 the Government of the Republic

VEH

22 the carriage/The carriage
22 the steamer/The steamer
11 the boat
8 the ship/The ship
6 a steamer
6 the railway
5 a ship
4 a boat
4 the transport
3 his ship

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NOSTROMO A TALE OF [THE SEABOARD]_{1-the seaboard} By [Joseph Conrad]_{244-joseph conrad} " So foul a sky clears not without a storm . "_[0-i] - SHAKESPEARE TO [JOHN GALSWORTHY AUTHOR]_{245-john galsworthy author} 'S NOTE " Nostromo "_[0-i] is the most anxiously meditated of the longer novels which belong to the period following upon the publication of the " Typhoon "_[0-i] volume of short stories . [I]_0-i do n't mean to say that [I]_0-i became then conscious of any impending change in [my]_0-i mentality and in [my]_0-i attitude towards the tasks of [my]_0-i writing life . And perhaps there was never any change , except in that mysterious , extraneous thing which has nothing to do with the theories of art ; a subtle change in the nature of the inspiration ; a phenomenon for which [I]_0-i can not in any way be held responsible . What , however , did cause [me]_0-i some concern was that after finishing the last story of the " Typhoon "_[0-i] volume it seemed somehow that there was nothing more in [the world]_{525-the world} to write about . This so strangely negative but disturbing mood lasted some little time ; and then , as with many of [my]_0-i longer stories , the first hint for " Nostromo "_[0-i] came to [me]_0-i in the shape of a vagrant anecdote completely destitute of valuable details . As a matter of fact in 1875 or ' 6 , when very young , in [the West Indies]_{2-the west indies} or rather in [the Gulf of Mexico]_{3-the gulf of mexico} , for [my]_0-i contacts with [land]_526-land were short , few , and fleeting , [I]_0-i heard the story of [some man who was supposed to have stolen single - handed a whole lighter - full of silver , somewhere on [the Tierra Firme seaboard]_{4-the tierra firme seaboard} during the troubles of a revolution]_{527-some man who was supposed to have stolen single - handed a whole lighter - full of silver , somewhere on the tierra firme seaboard during the troubles of a revolution} . On the face of it this was something of a feat . But [I]_0-i heard no details , and having no particular interest in crime qua crime [I]_0-i was not likely to keep that one in [my]_0-i mind . And [I]_0-i forgot it till twenty - six or seven years afterwards [I]_0-i came upon the very thing in a shabby volume picked up outside [a second - hand book - shop]_{528-a second - hand book - shop} . It was the life story of [an American seaman]_{529-an american seaman} written by [himself]_{529-an american seaman} with the assistance of [a journalist]_{530-a journalist} . In the course of [his]_{529-an american seaman} wanderings that [American sailor]_{531-american sailor} worked for some months on board [a schooner]_{532-a schooner} , [the master]_{533-the master} and owner of which was [the thief of whom [I]_0-i had heard in [my]_0-i very young days]_{534-the thief of whom i had heard in my very young days} . [I]_0-i have no doubt of that because there could hardly have been two exploits of that peculiar kind in [the same part of the world]_{535-the same part of the world} and both connected with [a South American revolution]_{536-a south american revolution} . [The fellow]_{537-the fellow} had actually managed to steal a lighter with silver , and this , it seems , only because [he]_{537-the fellow} was implicitly trusted by [[his]_{537-the fellow} employers]_{538-his employers} , [who must have been singularly poor judges of character]_{539-who must have been singularly poor judges of character} . In [the sailor]_{540-the sailor} 's story [he]_{537-the fellow} is represented as [an unmitigated rascal]_{541-an unmitigated rascal} , [a small cheat , stupidly ferocious , morose , of mean appearance , and altogether unworthy of the greatness this opportunity]_{542-a small cheat , stupidly ferocious , morose , of mean appearance , and altogether unworthy of the greatness this opportunity} had thrust upon [him]_{537-the fellow} . What was interesting was that [he]_{537-the fellow} would boast of it openly . [He]_{537-the fellow} used to say : " [People]_5626-people think [I]_{537-the fellow} make a lot of money in [this schooner of [mine]_{537-the fellow}]_{5627-this schooner of mine} . But that is nothing . [I]_{537-the fellow} do n't care for that . Now and then [I]_{537-the fellow} go away quietly and lift a bar of silver . [I]_{537-the fellow} must get rich slowly - [you]_5628-you understand . "_{[537-the fellow]} There was also another curious point about [the man]_{543-the man} . Once in the course of some quarrel [the sailor]_{540-the sailor} threatened [him]_{543-the man} : " What 's to prevent [me]_{540-the sailor} reporting ashore what [you]_{543-the man} have told [me]_{540-the sailor} about that silver ? "_{[540-the sailor]} [The cynical ruffian]_{545-the cynical ruffian} was not alarmed in the least . [He]_{537-the fellow} actually laughed . " [[You]_5628-you fool]_{5629-you fool} , if [you]_5628-you dare talk like that on [shore]_5630-shore about [me]_{537-the fellow} [you]_5628-you will get a knife stuck in [your]_5628-you back . [Every man]_{5631-every man} , [woman]_5632-woman , and [child]_5633-child in [that port]_{5634-that port} is [[my]_{537-the fellow} friend]_{5635-my friend} . And who 's to prove the lighter was n't sunk ? [I]_{537-the fellow} did n't show [you]_5628-you where the silver is hidden . Did [I]_{537-the fellow} ? So [you]_5628-you know nothing . And suppose [I]_{537-the fellow} lied ? Eh ? "_{[537-the fellow]} Ultimately [the sailor]_{540-the sailor} , disgusted with the sordid meanness of [that impenitent thief]_{547-that impenitent thief} , deserted from [the schooner]_{548-the schooner} . The whole episode takes about three pages of [his]_{540-the sailor} autobiography . Nothing to speak of ; but as [I]_0-i looked [them]_549-them over , the curious confirmation of the few casual words heard in [my]_0-i early youth evoked the memories of that distant time when everything was so fresh , so surprising , so venturesome , so interesting ; bits of [strange coasts]_{550-strange coasts} under the stars , shadows of [hills in the sunshine]_{551-hills in the sunshine} , [men]_552-men 's passions in the dusk , gossip half - forgotten , faces grown dim . . . . Perhaps , perhaps , there still was in [the world]_{525-the world} something to write about . Yet [I]_0-i did not see anything at first in the mere story . [A rascal]_{554-a rascal} steals a large parcel of a valuable commodity - so [people]_5626-people say . It 's either true or untrue ; and in any case it has no value in itself . To invent a circumstantial account of the robbery did not appeal to [me]_0-i , because [my]_0-i talents not running that way [I]_0-i did not think that the game was worth the candle . It was only when it dawned upon [me]_0-i that [the purloiner of the treasure]_{556-the purloiner of the treasure} need not necessarily be [a confirmed rogue]_{557-a confirmed rogue} , that [he]_{556-the purloiner of the treasure} could be even [a man of character]_{558-a man of character} , [an actor]_{559-an actor} and possibly [a victim in the changing scenes of a revolution]_{560-a victim in the changing scenes of a revolution} , it was only then that [I]_0-i had the first vision of [a twilight country which was to become [the province of Sulaco]_{562-the province of sulaco}]_{561-a twilight country which was to become the province of sulaco} , with [[its]_{561-a twilight country which was to become the province of sulaco} high shadowy Sierra]_{563-its high shadowy sierra} and [[its]_{561-a twilight country which was to become the province of sulaco} misty Campo]_{564-its misty campo} for mute witnesses of events flowing from the passions of [men short - sighted in good and evil]_{565-men short - sighted in good and evil} . Such are in very truth the obscure origins of " Nostromo "_[0-i] - the book . From that moment , [I]_0-i suppose , it had to be . Yet even then [I]_0-i hesitated , as if warned by the instinct of self - preservation from venturing on a distant and toilsome journey into [a land full of intrigues and revolutions]_{566-a land full of intrigues and revolutions} . But it had to be done . It took the best part of the years 1903 - 4 to do ; with many intervals of renewed hesitation , lest [I]_0-i should lose [myself]_0-i in the ever - enlarging vistas opening before [me]_0-i as [I]_0-i progressed deeper in [my]_0-i knowledge of [the country]_{567-the country} . Often , also , when [I]_0-i had thought [myself]_0-i to a standstill over the tangled - up affairs of [the Republic]_{568-the republic} , [I]_0-i would , figuratively speaking , pack [my]_0-i bag , rush away from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for a change of air and write a few pages of the " Mirror of [the Sea]_{6-the sea} . "_[0-i] But generally , as [I]_0-i 've said before , [my]_0-i sojourn on [the Continent of [Latin America]_{7-latin america} , famed for [its]_{569-the continent of latin america , famed for its hospitality} hospitality]_{569-the continent of latin america , famed for its hospitality} , lasted for about two years . On [my]_0-i return [I]_0-i found speaking somewhat in the style of [Captain Gulliver]_{246-captain gulliver} [[my]_0-i family]_{570-my family} all well , [[my]_0-i wife]_{571-my wife} heartily glad to learn that the fuss was all over , and [[our]_572-our small boy]_{573-our small boy} considerably grown during [my]_0-i absence . [My]_0-i principal authority for the history of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana is , of course , [[my]_0-i venerated friend]_{574-my venerated friend} , [the late Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , Minister to [the Courts of [England]_9-england and [Spain]_10-spain]_{575-the courts of england and spain} , etc . , etc . , in [his]_{247-don jose} impartial and eloquent " History of Fifty Years of Misrule . "_{[247-don jose]} That work was never published - [the reader]_{576-the reader} will discover why - and [I]_0-i am in fact [the only person in [the world]_{525-the world} possessed of its contents]_{577-the only person in the world possessed of its contents} . [I]_0-i have mastered them in not a few hours of earnest meditation , and [I]_0-i hope that [my]_0-i accuracy will be trusted . In justice to [myself]_0-i , and to allay the fears of [prospective readers]_{579-prospective readers} , [I]_0-i beg to point out that the few historical allusions are never dragged in for the sake of parading [my]_0-i unique erudition , but that each of them is closely related to actuality ; either throwing a light on the nature of current events or affecting directly the fortunes of [the people of whom [I]_0-i speak]_{580-the people of whom i speak} . As to [their]_{580-the people of whom i speak} own histories [I]_0-i have tried to set [them]_{580-the people of whom i speak} down , [Aristocracy]_{581-aristocracy} and [People]_5626-people , [men]_552-men and [women]_584-women , Latin and [Anglo - Saxon]_{585-anglo - saxon} , [bandit]_586-bandit and [politician]_{587-politician} , with as cool a hand as was possible in the heat and clash of [my]_0-i own conflicting emotions . And after all this is also the story of [their]_{580-the people of whom i speak} conflicts . It is for [the reader]_{576-the reader} to say how far [they]_{580-the people of whom i speak} are deserving of interest in [their]_{580-the people of whom i speak} actions and in the secret purposes of [their]_{580-the people of whom i speak} hearts revealed in the bitter necessities of the time . [I]_0-i confess that , for [me]_0-i , that time is the time of firm friendships and unforgotten hospitalities . And in [my]_0-i gratitude [I]_0-i must mention here [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , " [the first lady of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5636-the first lady of sulaco} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} whom [we]_589-we may safely leave to the secret devotion of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [[the Idealist]_{590-the idealist} - creator of Material Interests whom [we]_589-we must leave to [[his]_{250-charles gould} Mine]_{592-his mine} - from which there is no escape in [this world]_{593-this world}]_{591-the idealist - creator of material interests whom we must leave to his mine - from which there is no escape in this world} . About [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [the second of [the two racially and socially contrasted men]_{595-the two racially and socially contrasted men} , both captured by the silver of [the San Tome Mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{594-the second of the two racially and socially contrasted men , both captured by the silver of the san tome mine} , [I]_0-i feel bound to say something more . [I]_0-i did not hesitate to make [that central figure]_{597-that central figure} [an Italian]_{598-an italian} . First of all the thing is perfectly credible : [Italians]_599-italians were swarming into [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} at the time , as [anybody who will read further]_{601-anybody who will read further} can see ; and secondly , there was [no one]_{602-no one} who could stand so well by the side of [Giorgio Viola the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , [the Idealist of the old , humanitarian revolutions]_{603-the idealist of the old , humanitarian revolutions} . For [myself]_0-i [I]_0-i needed there [a Man of [the People]_{605-the people}]_{604-a man of the people} as free as possible from [his]_{604-a man of the people} class - conventions and all settled modes of thinking . This is not a side snarl at conventions . [My]_0-i reasons were not moral but artistic . Had [he]_{604-a man of the people} been [an Anglo - Saxon]_{606-an anglo - saxon} [he]_{604-a man of the people} would have tried to get into local politics . But [Nostromo]_251-nostromo does not aspire to be [a leader in a personal game]_{607-a leader in a personal game} . [He]_251-nostromo does not want to raise [himself]_251-nostromo above the mass . [He]_251-nostromo is content to feel [himself]_251-nostromo a power - within [the People]_{605-the people} . But mainly [Nostromo]_251-nostromo is what [he]_251-nostromo is because [I]_0-i received the inspiration for [him]_251-nostromo in [my]_0-i early days from [a Mediterranean sailor]_{609-a mediterranean sailor} . [Those who have read certain pages of mine]_{610-those who have read certain pages of mine} will see at once what [I]_0-i mean when [I]_0-i say that [Dominic]_253-dominic , [the padrone of the Tremolino]_{611-the padrone of the tremolino} , might under given circumstances have been [a Nostromo]_{612-a nostromo} . At any rate [Dominic]_253-dominic would have understood [the younger man]_{613-the younger man} perfectly - if scornfully . [He]_253-dominic and [I]_0-i were engaged together in a rather absurd adventure , but the absurdity does not matter . It is a real satisfaction to think that in [my]_0-i very young days there must , after all , have been something in [me]_0-i worthy to command [that man]_{614-that man} 's half - bitter fidelity , [his]_253-dominic half - ironic devotion . Many of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's speeches [I]_0-i have heard first in [Dominic]_253-dominic 's voice . [His]_253-dominic hand on the tiller and [his]_253-dominic fearless eyes roaming the horizon from within the monkish hood shadowing [his]_253-dominic face , [he]_253-dominic would utter the usual exordium of [his]_253-dominic remorseless wisdom : " Vous autres gentilhommes ! "_{[253-dominic]} in a caustic tone that hangs on [my]_0-i ear yet . Like [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ! " [You]_0-i hombres finos ! "_{[251-nostromo]} Very much like [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . But [Dominic the Corsican]_253-dominic nursed a certain pride of ancestry from which [[my]_0-i [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{615-my nostromo} is free ; for [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's lineage had to be more ancient still . [He]_251-nostromo is [a man with the weight of countless generations behind [him]_251-nostromo and no parentage to boast of . . . . Like [the People]_{254-the people}]_{616-a man with the weight of countless generations behind him and no parentage to boast of . . . . like the people} . In [his]_251-nostromo firm grip on [the earth]_{617-the earth} [he]_251-nostromo inherits , in [his]_251-nostromo improvidence and generosity , in [his]_251-nostromo lavishness with [his]_251-nostromo gifts , in [his]_251-nostromo manly vanity , in the obscure sense of [his]_251-nostromo greatness and in [his]_251-nostromo faithful devotion with something despairing as well as desperate in its impulses , [he]_251-nostromo is [a Man of [the People]_{605-the people}]_{604-a man of the people} , [their]_{605-the people} very own unenvious force , disdaining to lead but ruling from within . Years afterwards , grown older as [the famous Captain [Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} , with a stake in [the country]_{567-the country}]_{620-the famous captain fidanza , with a stake in the country} , going about [his]_{255-captain fidanza} many affairs followed by respectful glances in [the modernized streets of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{622-the modernized streets of sulaco} , calling on [the widow of [the cargador]_{624-the cargador}]_{623-the widow of the cargador} , attending [the Lodge]_{625-the lodge} , listening in unmoved silence to anarchist speeches at the meeting , [the enigmatical patron of the new revolutionary agitation]_{626-the enigmatical patron of the new revolutionary agitation} , the trusted , [the wealthy comrade [Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} with the knowledge of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} moral ruin locked up in [his]_{255-captain fidanza} breast]_{627-the wealthy comrade fidanza with the knowledge of his moral ruin locked up in his breast} , [he]_251-nostromo remains essentially [a Man of [the People]_{605-the people}]_{604-a man of the people} . In [his]_251-nostromo mingled love and scorn of life and in the bewildered conviction of having been betrayed , of dying betrayed [he]_251-nostromo hardly knows by what or by whom , [he]_251-nostromo is still of [the People]_{605-the people} , [[their]_{605-the people} undoubted Great Man]_{631-their undoubted great man} - with a private history of [his]_251-nostromo own . One more figure of those stirring times [I]_0-i would like to mention : and that is [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia - the " beautiful [Antonia]_256-antonia . "_{[256-antonia]} Whether [she]_256-antonia is a possible variation of Latin - American girlhood [I]_0-i would n't dare to affirm . But , for [me]_0-i , [she]_256-antonia is . Always a little in the background by the side of [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} [[my]_0-i venerated friend]_{574-my venerated friend} [I]_0-i hope [she]_256-antonia has yet relief enough to make intelligible what [I]_0-i am going to say . Of all [the people who had seen with [me]_0-i the birth of [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic}]_{634-the people who had seen with me the birth of the occidental republic} , [she]_256-antonia is [the only one who has kept in [my]_0-i memory the aspect of continued life]_{636-the only one who has kept in my memory the aspect of continued life} . [Antonia]_256-antonia [the Aristocrat]_{637-the aristocrat} and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo [the Man of [the People]_{605-the people}]_{638-the man of the people} are [the artisans of the New Era]_{640-the artisans of the new era} , [the true creators of [the New State]_{642-the new state}]_{641-the true creators of the new state} ; [he]_{632-her father} by [his]_{632-her father} legendary and daring feat , [she]_256-antonia , like [a woman]_{643-a woman} , simply by the force of what [she]_256-antonia is : the only being capable of inspiring a sincere passion in the heart of [a trifler]_{644-a trifler} . If anything could induce [me]_0-i to revisit [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [I]_0-i should hate to see all these changes it would be [Antonia]_256-antonia . And the true reason for that - why not be frank about it ? - the true reason is that [I]_0-i have modelled [her]_256-antonia on [[my]_0-i first love]_{645-my first love} . How [we]_646-we , [a band of [tallish schoolboys]_{648-tallish schoolboys}]_{647-a band of tallish schoolboys} , [the chums of [[her]_256-antonia two brothers]_{650-her two brothers}]_{649-the chums of her two brothers} , how [we]_646-we used to look up to [that girl just out of [the schoolroom]_{652-the schoolroom} [herself]_{651-that girl just out of the schoolroom herself}]_{651-that girl just out of the schoolroom herself} , as [the standard - bearer of a faith to which [we]_646-we all]_{653-the standard - bearer of a faith to which we all} were born but which [she]_{651-that girl just out of the schoolroom herself} alone knew how to hold aloft with an unflinching hope ! [She]_256-antonia had perhaps more glow and less serenity in [her]_256-antonia soul than [Antonia]_256-antonia , but [she]_256-antonia was [an uncompromising Puritan of patriotism]_{654-an uncompromising puritan of patriotism} with no taint of the slightest worldliness in [her]_256-antonia thoughts . [I]_0-i was not [the only one in love with [her]_256-antonia]_{655-the only one in love with her} ; but it was [I]_0-i who had to hear oftenest [her]_256-antonia scathing criticism of [my]_0-i levities - very much like [poor Decoud]_257-decoud - or stand the brunt of [her]_256-antonia austere , unanswerable invective . [She]_256-antonia did not quite understand - but never mind . That afternoon when [I]_0-i came in , [a shrinking yet defiant sinner]_{656-a shrinking yet defiant sinner} , to say the final good - bye [I]_0-i received a hand - squeeze that made [my]_0-i heart leap and saw a tear that took [my]_0-i breath away . [She]_256-antonia was softened at the last as though [she]_256-antonia had suddenly perceived [we]_657-we were [such children]_{658-such children} still ! that [I]_0-i was really going away for good , going very far away - even as far as [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , lying unknown , hidden from [our]_657-we eyes in the darkness of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} . That 's why [I]_0-i long sometimes for another glimpse of the " beautiful [Antonia]_256-antonia "_{[247-don jose]} or can it be the Other ? moving in the dimness of [the great cathedral]_{659-the great cathedral} , saying a short prayer at [the tomb of [the first and last Cardinal]_{661-the first and last cardinal}]_{660-the tomb of the first and last cardinal} - [Archbishop of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{662-archbishop of sulaco} , standing absorbed in filial devotion before [the monument of [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose}]_{663-the monument of don jose avellanos} , and , with a lingering , tender , faithful glance at the medallion - memorial to [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , going out serenely into the sunshine of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} with [her]_256-antonia upright carriage and [her]_256-antonia white head ; a relic of the past disregarded by [men awaiting impatiently the Dawns of other New Eras , the coming of more Revolutions]_{665-men awaiting impatiently the dawns of other new eras , the coming of more revolutions} . But this is the idlest of dreams ; for [I]_0-i did understand perfectly well at the time that the moment the breath left the body of [the Magnificent Capataz]_{666-the magnificent capataz} , [the Man of [the People , freed at last from the toils of love and wealth]_{668-the people , freed at last from the toils of love and wealth}]_{667-the man of the people , freed at last from the toils of love and wealth} , there was nothing more for [me]_0-i to do in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . J. C. October , 1917 . CONTENTS PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE PART SECOND [THE ISABELS PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE NOSTROMO PART FIRST THE SILVER OF THE MINE]_{669-the isabels part third the lighthouse nostromo part first the silver of the mine} CHAPTER ONE In the time of Spanish rule , and for many years afterwards , [the town of Sulaco]_{670-the town of sulaco} - the luxuriant beauty of [the orange gardens]_{671-the orange gardens} bears witness to [its]_{670-the town of sulaco} antiquity - had never been commercially anything more important than [a coasting port with a fairly large local trade in ox - hides and indigo]_{672-a coasting port with a fairly large local trade in ox - hides and indigo} . [The clumsy deep - sea galleons of [the conquerors that , needing a brisk gale to move at all]_{674-the conquerors that , needing a brisk gale to move at all} , would lie becalmed , where [your]_675-your modern ship built on clipper lines forges ahead by the mere flapping of [her]_256-antonia sails]_{673-the clumsy deep - sea galleons of the conquerors that , needing a brisk gale to move at all , would lie becalmed , where your modern ship built on clipper lines forges ahead by the mere flapping of her sails} , had been barred out of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by the prevailing calms of [[its]_5-sulaco vast gulf]_{676-its vast gulf} . [Some harbours of [the earth]_{617-the earth}]_{677-some harbours of the earth} are made difficult of access by the treachery of [sunken rocks]_{679-sunken rocks} and the tempests of [[their]_{677-some harbours of the earth} shores]_{680-their shores} . [Sulaco]_5-sulaco had found an inviolable sanctuary from the temptations of a trading world in the solemn hush of [the deep Golfo Placido]_{681-the deep golfo placido} as if within [an enormous semi - circular and unroofed temple open to [the ocean]_{683-the ocean} , with [its]_5-sulaco walls of lofty mountains hung with the mourning draperies of cloud]_{682-an enormous semi - circular and unroofed temple open to the ocean , with its walls of lofty mountains hung with the mourning draperies of cloud} . On one side of this broad curve in [the straight seaboard of [the Republic of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{685-the republic of costaguana}]_{684-the straight seaboard of the republic of costaguana} , [the last spur of [the coast range]_{687-the coast range}]_{686-the last spur of the coast range} forms [an insignificant cape whose name is [Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala}]_{688-an insignificant cape whose name is punta mala} . From the middle of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} [the point of [the land]_{691-the land}]_{690-the point of the land} itself is not visible at all ; but the shoulder of [a steep hill at the back]_{692-a steep hill at the back} can be made out faintly like a shadow on the sky . On the other side , what seems to be an isolated patch of blue mist floats lightly on the glare of the horizon . This is [the peninsula of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{693-the peninsula of azuera} , [a wild chaos of sharp rocks and stony levels cut about by vertical ravines]_{694-a wild chaos of sharp rocks and stony levels cut about by vertical ravines} . [It]_{693-the peninsula of azuera} lies far out to [sea]_695-sea like a rough head of stone stretched from [a green - clad coast at the end of a slender neck of sand covered with thickets of thorny scrub]_{696-a green - clad coast at the end of a slender neck of sand covered with thickets of thorny scrub} . [Utterly waterless]_{697-utterly waterless} , for the rainfall runs off at once on all sides into [the sea]_{698-the sea} , [it]_699-it has not soil enough - it is said - to grow a single blade of grass , as if it were blighted by a curse . [The poor]_{700-the poor} , associating by an obscure instinct of consolation the ideas of evil and wealth , will tell [you]_701-you that it is deadly because of its forbidden treasures . [The common folk of [the neighbourhood]_{703-the neighbourhood}]_{702-the common folk of the neighbourhood} , [peons of the estancias]_{704-peons of the estancias} , [vaqueros of [the seaboard plains]_{706-the seaboard plains}]_{705-vaqueros of the seaboard plains} , tame Indians coming miles to market with a bundle of sugar - cane or a basket of maize worth about threepence , are well aware that heaps of shining gold lie in the gloom of the deep precipices cleaving [the stony levels of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{707-the stony levels of azuera} . Tradition has it that [many adventurers of olden time]_{708-many adventurers of olden time} had perished in the search . The story goes also that within [men]_552-men 's memory [two wandering sailors]_{710-two wandering sailors} - [Americanos]_{258-americanos} , perhaps , but [gringos of some sort for certain]_{711-gringos of some sort for certain} - talked over [a gambling , good - for - nothing mozo]_{712-a gambling , good - for - nothing mozo} , and [the three]_{713-the three} stole [a donkey]_{714-a donkey} to carry for [them]_{713-the three} a bundle of dry sticks , a water - skin , and provisions enough to last a few days . Thus accompanied , and with revolvers at [their]_{713-the three} belts , [they]_{713-the three} had started to chop [their]_{713-the three} way with machetes through the thorny scrub on [the neck of [the peninsula]_{716-the peninsula}]_{715-the neck of the peninsula} . On the second evening an upright spiral of smoke it could only have been from [[their]_{713-the three} camp]_{717-their camp} - fire was seen for the first time within memory of [man]_718-man standing up faintly upon the sky above a razor - backed ridge on [the stony head]_{719-the stony head} . The crew of [a coasting schooner]_{720-a coasting schooner} , lying becalmed three miles off [the shore]_{721-the shore} , stared at it with amazement till dark . [A negro fisherman]_{722-a negro fisherman} , living in [a lonely hut in [a little bay near by]_{724-a little bay near by}]_{723-a lonely hut in a little bay near by} , had seen the start and was on the lookout for some sign . [He]_{722-a negro fisherman} called to [[his]_{722-a negro fisherman} wife]_{725-his wife} just as the sun was about to set . [They]_{713-the three} had watched the strange portent with envy , incredulity , and awe . [The impious adventurers]_{726-the impious adventurers} gave no other sign . [The sailors]_{727-the sailors} , [the Indian]_{728-the indian} , and [the stolen burro]_{729-the stolen burro} were never seen again . As to [the mozo]_{730-the mozo} , [a Sulaco man]_{731-a sulaco man} - [[his]_{731-a sulaco man} wife]_{725-his wife} paid for some masses , and the poor four - footed beast , being without sin , had been probably permitted to die ; but [the two gringos]_{733-the two gringos} , spectral and alive , are believed to be dwelling to this day amongst the rocks , under the fatal spell of [their]_{733-the two gringos} success . [Their]_{733-the two gringos} souls can not tear [themselves]_{733-the two gringos} away from [their]_{733-the two gringos} bodies mounting guard over the discovered treasure . [They]_{733-the two gringos} are now rich and hungry and thirsty - a strange theory of [tenacious gringo ghosts suffering in [their]_{733-the two gringos} starved and parched flesh of [defiant heretics]_{735-defiant heretics} , where [a Christian]_{736-a christian} would have renounced and been released]_{734-tenacious gringo ghosts suffering in their starved and parched flesh of defiant heretics , where a christian would have renounced and been released} . These , then , are [the legendary inhabitants of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{737-the legendary inhabitants of azuera} guarding [its]_13-azuera forbidden wealth ; and the shadow on the sky on one side with the round patch of blue haze blurring the bright skirt of the horizon on the other , mark the two outermost points of the bend which bears the name of [Golfo Placido]_{14-golfo placido} , because never a strong wind had been known to blow upon [[its]_13-azuera waters]_{738-its waters} . On crossing the imaginary line drawn from [Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala} to [Azuera]_13-azuera [the ships from [Europe]_16-europe bound to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{739-the ships from europe bound to sulaco} lose at once the strong breezes of [the ocean]_{683-the ocean} . [They]_{733-the two gringos} become the prey of capricious airs that play with [them]_{733-the two gringos} for thirty hours at a stretch sometimes . Before [them]_{733-the two gringos} [the head of [the calm gulf]_{742-the calm gulf}]_{741-the head of the calm gulf} is filled on most days of the year by a great body of motionless and opaque clouds . On the rare clear mornings another shadow is cast upon the sweep of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . The dawn breaks high behind [the towering and serrated wall of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{744-the towering and serrated wall of the cordillera} , a clear - cut vision of dark peaks rearing [their]_{733-the two gringos} steep slopes on [a lofty pedestal of forest rising from the very edge of the shore]_{745-a lofty pedestal of forest rising from the very edge of the shore} . Amongst [them]_{733-the two gringos} [the white head of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{746-the white head of higuerota} rises majestically upon the blue . Bare clusters of enormous rocks sprinkle with tiny black dots the smooth dome of snow . Then , as the midday sun withdraws from [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} the shadow of [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , the clouds begin to roll out of [the lower valleys]_{749-the lower valleys} . They swathe in sombre tatters [the naked crags of precipices above [the wooded slopes]_{751-the wooded slopes}]_{750-the naked crags of precipices above the wooded slopes} , hide the peaks , smoke in stormy trails across [the snows of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{752-the snows of higuerota} . [The Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera} is gone from [you]_753-your as if it had dissolved itself into great piles of grey and black vapours that travel out slowly to seaward and vanish into thin air all along the front before the blazing heat of the day . The wasting edge of [the cloud - bank]_{754-the cloud - bank} always strives for , but seldom wins , [the middle of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{755-the middle of the gulf} . The sun - as [the sailors]_{727-the sailors} say - is eating it up . Unless perchance a sombre thunder - head breaks away from the main body to career all over [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} till it escapes into [the offing beyond [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{759-the offing beyond azuera} , where it bursts suddenly into flame and crashes like a sinster pirate - ship of the air , hove - to above the horizon , engaging [the sea]_{698-the sea} . At night the body of clouds advancing higher up the sky smothers [the whole quiet gulf below]_{761-the whole quiet gulf below} with an impenetrable darkness , in which the sound of the falling showers can be heard beginning and ceasing abruptly - now here , now there . Indeed , these cloudy nights are proverbial with the seamen along [the whole west coast of [a great continent]_{763-a great continent}]_{762-the whole west coast of a great continent} . [Sky , land]_{764-sky , land} , and [sea]_695-sea disappear together out of [the world]_{525-the world} when [the Placido]_{767-the placido} - as the saying is - goes to sleep under its black poncho . The few stars left below [the seaward frown of the vault]_{768-the seaward frown of the vault} shine feebly as into the mouth of [a black cavern]_{769-a black cavern} . In [its]_{767-the placido} vastness [[your]_753-your ship]_{770-your ship} floats unseen under [your]_753-your feet , her sails flutter invisible above [your]_753-your head . The eye of [God Himself]_259-god - [they]_{727-the sailors} add with grim profanity - could not find out what work [a man]_{771-a man} 's hand is doing in there ; and [you]_753-your would be free to call [the devil]_{772-the devil} to [your]_753-your aid with impunity if even [his]_{772-the devil} malice were not defeated by such a blind darkness . [The shores on [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{773-the shores on the gulf} are steep - to all round ; [three uninhabited islets basking in the sunshine just outside the cloud veil , and opposite the entrance to [the harbour of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{776-the harbour of sulaco}]_{775-three uninhabited islets basking in the sunshine just outside the cloud veil , and opposite the entrance to the harbour of sulaco} , bear the name of " [The Isabels]_{260-the isabels} . "_{[772-the devil]} There is [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} ; [the Little Isabel]_{19-the little isabel} , which is round ; and [Hermosa]_182-hermosa , which is the smallest . That last is no more than a foot high , and about seven paces across , a mere flat top of [a grey rock]_{778-a grey rock} which smokes like a hot cinder after a shower , and where [no man]_{779-no man} would care to venture [a naked sole]_{780-a naked sole} before sunset . On [the Little Isabel]_{19-the little isabel} an old ragged palm , with a thick bulging trunk rough with spines , a very witch amongst palm trees , rustles a dismal bunch of dead leaves above the coarse sand . [The Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} has a spring of fresh water issuing from [the overgrown side of a ravine]_{781-the overgrown side of a ravine} . Resembling [an emerald green wedge of land a mile long]_{782-an emerald green wedge of land a mile long} , and laid flat upon [the sea]_{698-the sea} , [it]_{22-the great isabel} bears two forest trees standing close together , with a wide spread of shade at the foot of [their]_784-their smooth trunks . [A ravine extending the whole length of [the island]_{786-the island}]_{785-a ravine extending the whole length of the island} is full of bushes ; and presenting a deep tangled cleft on the high side spreads itself out on the other into a shallow depression abutting on a small strip of sandy shore . From [that low end of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{787-that low end of the great isabel} the eye plunges through an opening two miles away , as abrupt as if chopped with an axe out of the regular sweep of [the coast]_{788-the coast} , right into [the harbour of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{776-the harbour of sulaco} . [It]_790-it is [an oblong , lake - like piece of water]_{791-an oblong , lake - like piece of water} . On one side [the short wooded spurs and valleys of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{792-the short wooded spurs and valleys of the cordillera} come down at right angles to [the very strand]_{793-the very strand} ; on the other the open view of [the great Sulaco plain]_{794-the great sulaco plain} passes into [the opal mystery of great distances overhung by dry haze]_{795-the opal mystery of great distances overhung by dry haze} . [The town of Sulaco]_{670-the town of sulaco} itself - tops of walls , a great cupola , gleams of white miradors in a vast grove of orange trees - lies between [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} and [the plain]_{798-the plain} , at some little distance from [[its]_{670-the town of sulaco} harbour]_{799-its harbour} and out of the direct line of sight from [the sea]_{698-the sea} . CHAPTER TWO The only sign of commercial activity within [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , visible from [the beach of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{802-the beach of the great isabel} , is the square blunt end of the wooden jetty which [the Oceanic Steam Navigation Company]_{803-the oceanic steam navigation company} [the O.S.N. of familiar speech]_{804-the o.s.n. of familiar speech} had thrown over [the shallow part of [the bay]_{806-the bay}]_{805-the shallow part of the bay} soon after [they]_{803-the oceanic steam navigation company} had resolved to make of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco one of [[their]_{803-the oceanic steam navigation company} ports of call for [the Republic of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{685-the republic of costaguana}]_{807-their ports of call for the republic of costaguana} . [The State]_{809-the state} possesses [several harbours on [its]_{809-the state} long seaboard]_{810-several harbours on its long seaboard} , but except [Cayta]_23-cayta , [an important place]_{811-an important place} , all are [either small and inconvenient inlets in [an iron - bound coast]_{813-an iron - bound coast} - like [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{812-either small and inconvenient inlets in an iron - bound coast - like esmeralda} , for instance , [sixty miles to the south]_{814-sixty miles to the south} - or else [mere open roadsteads exposed to the winds and fretted by the surf]_{815-mere open roadsteads exposed to the winds and fretted by the surf} . Perhaps the very atmospheric conditions which had kept away the merchant fleets of bygone ages induced [the O.S.N. Company]_{25-the o.s.n. company} to violate the sanctuary of peace sheltering [the calm existence of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{816-the calm existence of sulaco} . The variable airs sporting lightly with the vast semicircle of waters within [the head of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{817-the head of azuera} could not baffle the steam power of [[their]_{25-the o.s.n. company} excellent fleet]_{818-their excellent fleet} . Year after year the black hulls of [[their]_{25-the o.s.n. company} ships]_{819-their ships} had gone up and down [the coast]_{788-the coast} , in and out , past [Azuera]_13-azuera , past [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} , past [Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala} - disregarding everything but the tyranny of time . [Their]_{25-the o.s.n. company} names , the names of all mythology , became the household words of [a coast that had never been ruled by [the gods of [Olympus]_27-olympus]_{822-the gods of olympus}]_{821-a coast that had never been ruled by the gods of olympus} . [The Juno]_{53-the juno} was known only for [[her]_{53-the juno} comfortable cabins amidships]_{823-her comfortable cabins amidships} , the Saturn for the geniality of [[her]_{53-the juno} captain]_{824-her captain} and the painted and gilt luxuriousness of [[her]_{53-the juno} saloon]_{825-her saloon} , whereas [the Ganymede]_{28-the ganymede} was fitted out mainly for [cattle transport]_{826-cattle transport} , and to be avoided by [coastwise passengers]_{827-coastwise passengers} . [The humblest Indian in [the obscurest village]_{829-the obscurest village} on [the coast]_{788-the coast}]_{828-the humblest indian in the obscurest village on the coast} was familiar with [the Cerberus]_{262-the cerberus} , [a little black puffer without charm or living accommodation to speak of]_{831-a little black puffer without charm or living accommodation to speak of} , whose mission was to creep inshore along [the wooded beaches close to mighty ugly rocks]_{832-the wooded beaches close to mighty ugly rocks} , stopping obligingly before every cluster of [huts]_833-huts to collect produce , down to three - pound parcels of indiarubber bound in a wrapper of dry grass . And as [they]_834-they seldom failed to account for the smallest package , rarely lost [a bullock , and had never drowned a single passenger]_{835-a bullock , and had never drowned a single passenger} , the name of [the O.S.N.]_{263-the o.s.n.} stood very high for trustworthiness . [People]_5626-people declared that under [the Company]_{837-the company} 's care [their]_5626-people lives and property were safer on [the water]_{838-the water} than in [[their]_5626-people own houses on [shore]_5630-shore]_{839-their own houses on shore} . [The O.S.N. 's superintendent in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for [the whole [Costaguana]_8-costaguana [section of the service]_{843-section of the service}]_{842-the whole costaguana section of the service}]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} was very proud of [his]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} Company 's standing . [He]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} resumed it in a saying which was very often on [his]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} lips , " [We]_5637-we never make mistakes . "_{[841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service]} To [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's officers]_{845-the company 's officers} it took the form of a severe injunction , " [We]_5637-we must make no mistakes . [I]_264-smith 'll have no mistakes here , no matter what [Smith]_264-smith may do at [his]_264-smith end . "_[264-smith] [Smith]_264-smith , on whom [he]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} had never set eyes in [his]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} life , was [the other superintendent of the service]_{846-the other superintendent of the service} , quartered some fifteen hundred miles away from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . " Do n't talk to [me]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} of [[your]_264-smith Smith]_{5638-your smith} . "_{[841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service]} Then , calming down suddenly , [he]_{841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service} would dismiss the subject with studied negligence . " [Smith]_264-smith knows no more of [this continent]_{5639-this continent} than [a baby]_{5640-a baby} . "_{[841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service]} " [[Our]_5641-our excellent [Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell}]_{5642-our excellent senor mitchell} "_{[841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service]} for [the business and official world of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{847-the business and official world of sulaco} ; " [Fussy Joe]_{266-fussy joe} "_{[841-the o.s.n. 's superintendent in sulaco for the whole costaguana section of the service]} for [the commanders of [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's ships]_{850-the company 's ships}]_{848-the commanders of the company 's ships} , [Captain Joseph Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} prided [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} profound knowledge of [men]_552-men and things in [the country]_{567-the country} - [cosas de [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{853-cosas de costaguana} . Amongst these last [he]_{267-captain mitchell} accounted as most unfavourable to the orderly working of [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} Company]_{854-his company} the frequent changes of government brought about by revolutions of the military type . The political atmosphere of [the Republic]_{568-the republic} was generally stormy in these days . [The fugitive patriots of [the defeated party]_{857-the defeated party}]_{856-the fugitive patriots of the defeated party} had the knack of turning up again on [the coast]_{788-the coast} with half [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} 's load of small arms and ammunition . Such resourcefulness [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} considered as perfectly wonderful in view of [their]_{856-the fugitive patriots of the defeated party} utter destitution at the time of flight . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had observed that " [they]_{856-the fugitive patriots of the defeated party} never seemed to have enough change about [them]_{856-the fugitive patriots of the defeated party} to pay for [their]_{856-the fugitive patriots of the defeated party} passage ticket out of [the country]_{567-the country} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} And [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could speak with knowledge ; for on a memorable occasion [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had been called upon to save the life of [a dictator]_{860-a dictator} , together with the lives of [a few Sulaco officials]_{861-a few sulaco officials} - [the political chief]_{862-the political chief} , [the director of the customs]_{863-the director of the customs} , and [the head of police]_{864-the head of police} - belonging to [an overturned government]_{865-an overturned government} . [Poor Senor Ribiera]_{268-senor ribiera} such was [the dictator]_{866-the dictator} 's name had come pelting eighty miles over [mountain tracks]_{867-mountain tracks} after the lost battle of [Socorro]_29-socorro , in the hope of out - distancing the fatal news - which , of course , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could not manage to do on [a lame mule]_{868-a lame mule} . The animal , moreover , expired under [him]_{267-captain mitchell} at [the end of [the Alameda]_{870-the alameda}]_{869-the end of the alameda} , where [the military band]_{871-the military band} plays sometimes in the evenings between the revolutions . " [Sir]_5644-sir , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} would pursue with portentous gravity , " the ill - timed end of [that mule]_{5645-that mule} attracted attention to [the unfortunate rider]_{5646-the unfortunate rider} . [His]_{5646-the unfortunate rider} features were recognized by [several deserters from the Dictatorial army amongst [the rascally mob already engaged in smashing the windows of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia}]_{5648-the rascally mob already engaged in smashing the windows of the intendencia}]_{5647-several deserters from the dictatorial army amongst the rascally mob already engaged in smashing the windows of the intendencia} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Early on the morning of that day [the local authorities of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{872-the local authorities of sulaco} had fled for refuge to [the O.S.N. Company 's offices]_{873-the o.s.n. company 's offices} , [a strong building near [the shore end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{875-the shore end of the jetty}]_{874-a strong building near the shore end of the jetty} , leaving [the town]_{877-the town} to the mercies of a revolutionary rabble ; and as [the Dictator]_{866-the dictator} was execrated by [the populace]_{879-the populace} on account of the severe recruitment law [his]_{866-the dictator} necessities had compelled [him]_{866-the dictator} to enforce during the struggle , [he]_{866-the dictator} stood a good chance of being torn to pieces . Providentially , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo - invaluable fellow - with [some Italian workmen]_{880-some italian workmen} , imported to work upon [the National Central Railway]_{881-the national central railway} , was at hand , and managed to snatch [him]_{866-the dictator} away - for the time at least . Ultimately , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} succeeded in taking [everybody]_{882-everybody} off in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} own gig to [one of [the Company]_{837-the company} 's steamers]_{883-one of the company 's steamers} - it was [the Minerva]_{447-the minerva} - just then , as luck would have it , entering [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had to lower [these gentlemen]_{886-these gentlemen} at the end of a rope out of a hole in the wall at the back , while [the mob which , pouring out of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{887-the mob which , pouring out of the town} , had spread itself all along [the shore]_{721-the shore} , howled and foamed at the foot of [the building in front]_{890-the building in front} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had to hurry [them]_{886-these gentlemen} then the whole length of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} ; it had been a desperate dash , neck or nothing - and again it was [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [a fellow in a thousand , who , at the head , this time , of the Company]_{892-a fellow in a thousand , who , at the head , this time , of the company} 's body of [lightermen]_{893-lightermen} , held [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} against the rushes of the rabble , thus giving [the fugitives]_{895-the fugitives} time to reach the gig lying ready for [them]_{895-the fugitives} at the other end with the Company 's flag at the stern . Sticks , stones , shots flew ; knives , too , were thrown . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} exhibited willingly the long cicatrice of a cut over [his]_{267-captain mitchell} left ear and temple , made by a razor - blade fastened to a stick - a weapon , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} explained , very much in favour with the " worst kind of nigger out here . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was [a thick , elderly man , wearing high , pointed collars and short side - whiskers]_{896-a thick , elderly man , wearing high , pointed collars and short side - whiskers} , partial to white waistcoats , and really very communicative under [his]_{267-captain mitchell} air of pompous reserve . " [These gentlemen]_{886-these gentlemen} , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would say , staring with great solemnity , " had to run like rabbits , [sir]_5644-sir . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} ran like a rabbit [myself]_{267-captain mitchell} . Certain forms of death are - er - distasteful to [a - a - er - respectable man]_{5652-a - a - er - respectable man} . [They]_{886-these gentlemen} would have pounded [me]_{267-captain mitchell} to death , too . [A crazy mob]_{5653-a crazy mob} , [sir]_5644-sir , does not discriminate . Under providence [we]_5655-we owed [our]_5655-we preservation to [[my]_{267-captain mitchell} Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , as [they]_{886-these gentlemen} called [him]_{269-the capataz} in [the town]_{877-the town} , [a man who , when [I]_{267-captain mitchell} discovered [his]_{269-the capataz} value , [sir]_5644-sir]_{5657-a man who , when i discovered his value , sir} , was just the bos'n of [an Italian ship]_{5659-an italian ship} , [a big Genoese ship]_{5660-a big genoese ship} , [one of the few European ships that ever came to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco with a general cargo before the building of [the National Central]_{5662-the national central}]_{5661-one of the few european ships that ever came to sulaco with a general cargo before the building of the national central} . [He]_{269-the capataz} left [her]_5663-her on account of [some very respectable friends [he]_{269-the capataz} made [here]_5665-here]_{5664-some very respectable friends he made here} , [[his]_{269-the capataz} own countrymen]_{5666-his own countrymen} , but also , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} suppose , to better [himself]_{269-the capataz} . [Sir]_5644-sir , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} am [a pretty good judge of character]_{5668-a pretty good judge of character} . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} engaged [him]_{269-the capataz} to be [the foreman of [[our]_5670-our lightermen]_{5671-our lightermen} , and caretaker of [[our]_5670-our jetty]_{5672-our jetty}]_{5669-the foreman of our lightermen , and caretaker of our jetty} . That 's all that [he]_{269-the capataz} was . But without [him]_{269-the capataz} [Senor Ribiera]_{268-senor ribiera} would have been [a dead man]_{5673-a dead man} . [This Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [sir]_5644-sir , [a man absolutely above reproach]_{5675-a man absolutely above reproach} , became the terror of [all the thieves in [the town]_{877-the town}]_{5676-all the thieves in the town} . [We]_5670-our were infested , infested , overrun , [sir]_5644-sir , here at that time by [ladrones]_{5679-ladrones} and [matreros]_{5680-matreros} , [[thieves]_5681-thieves and murderers from [the whole province]_{5683-the whole province}]_{5682-thieves and murderers from the whole province} . On this occasion [they]_{5682-thieves and murderers from the whole province} had been flocking into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for a week past . [They]_{5682-thieves and murderers from the whole province} had scented the end , [sir]_5644-sir . Fifty per cent . of [that murdering mob]_{5685-that murdering mob} were [professional bandits from [the Campo]_{5687-the campo}]_{5686-professional bandits from the campo} , [sir]_5644-sir , but there was n't one that had n't heard of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . As to [the town leperos]_{5689-the town leperos} , [sir]_5644-sir , the sight of [his]_251-nostromo black whiskers and white teeth was enough for [them]_{5689-the town leperos} . [They]_{5689-the town leperos} quailed before [him]_251-nostromo , [sir]_5644-sir . That 's what the force of character will do for [you]_5644-sir . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} It could very well be said that it was [Nostromo]_251-nostromo alone who saved the lives of [these gentlemen]_{886-these gentlemen} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} part , never left [them]_{886-these gentlemen} till [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had seen [them]_{886-these gentlemen} collapse , panting , terrified , and exasperated , but safe , on the luxuriant velvet sofas in [the first - class saloon of [the Minerva]_{899-the minerva}]_{898-the first - class saloon of the minerva} . To the very last [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had been careful to address [the ex - Dictator]_{900-the ex - dictator} as " [[Your]_{267-captain mitchell} Excellency]_{5692-your excellency} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} " [Sir]_5644-sir , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} could do no other . [The man]_{543-the man} was down - ghastly , livid , one mass of scratches . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [The Minerva]_{899-the minerva} never let go [her]_{899-the minerva} anchor that call . [The superintendent]_{902-the superintendent} ordered [her]_{899-the minerva} out of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} at once . No cargo could be landed , of course , and [the passengers for [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{904-the passengers for sulaco} naturally refused to go ashore . [They]_{904-the passengers for sulaco} could hear the firing and see plainly the fight going on at [the edge of [the water]_{838-the water}]_{905-the edge of the water} . [The repulsed mob]_{907-the repulsed mob} devoted [its]_{907-the repulsed mob} energies to an attack upon [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , [a dreary , unfinished - looking structure with many windows two hundred yards away from [the O.S.N. Offices]_{910-the o.s.n. offices} , and [the only other building near [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{911-the only other building near the harbour}]_{909-a dreary , unfinished - looking structure with many windows two hundred yards away from the o.s.n. offices , and the only other building near the harbour} . [Captain [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{913-captain mitchell} , after directing [the commander of the Minerva]_{914-the commander of the minerva} to land " [these gentlemen]_{886-these gentlemen} "_{[267-captain mitchell]} in [the first port of call]_{915-the first port of call} outside [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , went back in [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} gig]_{916-his gig} to see what could be done for the protection of [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's property]_{918-the company 's property} . That and [the property of [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{919-the property of the railway} were preserved by [the European residents]_{921-the european residents} ; that is , by [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} and [the staff of engineers building [the road]_{923-the road}]_{922-the staff of engineers building the road} , aided by [the Italian and Basque workmen]_{924-the italian and basque workmen} who rallied faithfully round [[their]_{924-the italian and basque workmen} English chiefs]_{925-their english chiefs} . [The Company 's lightermen]_{926-the company 's lightermen} , too , [natives of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{927-natives of the republic} , behaved very well under [[their]_{926-the company 's lightermen} Capataz]_{929-their capataz} . [An outcast lot of very mixed blood]_{930-an outcast lot of very mixed blood} , mainly negroes , everlastingly at feud with [the other customers of [low grog shops in [the town]_{877-the town}]_{932-low grog shops in the town}]_{931-the other customers of low grog shops in the town} , [they]_{930-an outcast lot of very mixed blood} embraced with delight this opportunity to settle [their]_{930-an outcast lot of very mixed blood} personal scores under such favourable auspices . There was not one of [them]_{930-an outcast lot of very mixed blood} that had not , at some time or other , looked with terror at [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's revolver poked very close at [his]_251-nostromo face , or been otherwise daunted by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's resolution . [He]_251-nostromo was " much of [a man]_{771-a man} , "_{[251-nostromo]} [[their]_{926-the company 's lightermen} [Capataz]_251-nostromo]_{929-their capataz} was , [they]_{926-the company 's lightermen} said , too scornful in [his]_251-nostromo temper ever to utter abuse , [a tireless taskmaster]_{935-a tireless taskmaster} , and the more to be feared because of [his]_251-nostromo aloofness . And behold ! there [he]_251-nostromo was that day , at [their]_{926-the company 's lightermen} head , condescending to make jocular remarks to [this man]_{936-this man} or [the other]_{937-the other} . Such leadership was inspiriting , and in truth all the harm [the mob]_{938-the mob} managed to achieve was to set fire to one - only one - stack of railway - sleepers , which , being creosoted , burned well . The main attack on [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , on [the O.S.N. Offices]_{910-the o.s.n. offices} , and especially on [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , whose strong room , it was well known , contained a large treasure in silver ingots , failed completely . Even [the little hotel kept by [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} , standing alone halfway between [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} and [the town]_{877-the town}]_{942-the little hotel kept by old giorgio , standing alone halfway between the harbour and the town} , escaped looting and destruction , not by a miracle , but because with the safes in view [they]_{926-the company 's lightermen} had neglected it at first , and afterwards found no leisure to stop . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , with [[his]_251-nostromo Cargadores]_{945-his cargadores} , was pressing [them]_{926-the company 's lightermen} too hard then . CHAPTER THREE It might have been said that there [he]_251-nostromo was only protecting [his]_251-nostromo own . From the first [he]_251-nostromo had been admitted to live in the intimacy of the family of [the hotel - keeper who was [a countryman of [his]_251-nostromo]_{947-a countryman of his}]_{946-the hotel - keeper who was a countryman of his} . [Old Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , [a Genoese with a shaggy white leonine head]_{948-a genoese with a shaggy white leonine head} - often called simply " [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} "_{[948-a genoese with a shaggy white leonine head]} as [Mohammedans]_{949-mohammedans} are called after [[their]_{949-mohammedans} prophet]_{950-their prophet} - was , to use [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's own words , [the " respectable married friend "_{[267-captain mitchell]} by whose advice [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had left [[his]_251-nostromo ship]_{952-his ship}]_{951-the " respectable married friend " by whose advice nostromo had left his ship} to try for a run of shore luck in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . [The old man]_{953-the old man} , full of scorn for [the populace]_{879-the populace} , as [[your]_955-your austere republican]_{956-your austere republican} so often is , had disregarded the preliminary sounds of trouble . [He]_{953-the old man} went on that day as usual pottering about the " casa "_{[953-the old man]} in [his]_{953-the old man} slippers , muttering angrily to [himself]_{953-the old man} [his]_{953-the old man} contempt of the non - political nature of the riot , and shrugging [his]_{953-the old man} shoulders . In the end [he]_{953-the old man} was taken unawares by the out - rush of the rabble . It was too late then to remove [[his]_{953-the old man} family]_{957-his family} , and , indeed , where could [he]_{953-the old man} have run to with [the portly [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} and [two little girls]_{959-two little girls} on [that great plain]_{960-that great plain}]_{958-the portly signora teresa and two little girls on that great plain} ? So , barricading every opening , [the old man]_{953-the old man} sat down sternly in the middle of [the darkened cafe]_{962-the darkened cafe} with an old shot - gun on [his]_{953-the old man} knees . [[His]_{953-the old man} wife]_{725-his wife} sat on another chair by [his]_{953-the old man} side , muttering pious invocations to all the saints of the calendar . [The old republican]_{964-the old republican} did not believe in saints , or in prayers , or in what [he]_{953-the old man} called " [priest]_5697-priest 's religion . "_{[953-the old man]} [Liberty]_272-liberty and [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} were [his]_{953-the old man} divinities ; but [he]_{953-the old man} tolerated ' superstition " in [women]_584-women , preserving in these matters a lofty and silent attitude . [[His]_{953-the old man} two girls]_{5699-his two girls} , [the eldest fourteen]_{5700-the eldest fourteen} , and [the other two years younger]_{5701-the other two years younger} , crouched on the sanded floor , on each side of the [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} , with [their]_{5699-his two girls} heads on [[their]_{5699-his two girls} mother]_{5702-their mother} 's lap , both scared , but each in [her]_{5702-their mother} own way , [the dark - haired Linda]_{5703-the dark - haired linda} indignant and angry , [the fair Giselle]_{5704-the fair giselle} , [the younger]_{5705-the younger} , bewildered and resigned . [The Patrona]_{274-the patrona} removed [her]_{274-the patrona} arms , which embraced [[her]_{274-the patrona} daughters]_{5706-her daughters} , for a moment to cross [herself]_{274-the patrona} and wring [her]_{274-the patrona} hands hurriedly . [She]_{274-the patrona} moaned a little louder . "_{[953-the old man]} Oh ! [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} , why art [thou]_965-thou not here ? Oh ! why art [thou]_965-thou not here ? " [She]_{274-the patrona} was not then invoking [the saint]_{5707-the saint} [himself]_{275-gian ' battista} , but calling upon [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , whose patron [he]_{275-gian ' battista} was . And [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} , motionless on the chair by [her]_{274-the patrona} side , would be provoked by these reproachful and distracted appeals . "_[5632-woman] Peace , [woman]_5632-woman ! Where 's the sense of it ? There 's [his]_{275-gian ' battista} duty , " [he]_{252-the garibaldino} murmured in the dark ; and [she]_{274-the patrona} would retort , panting - "_{[275-gian ' battista]} Eh ! [I]_0-i have no patience . Duty ! What of [the woman who has been like [a mother]_{968-a mother} to [him]_{275-gian ' battista}]_{967-the woman who has been like a mother to him} ? [I]_0-i bent [my]_0-i knee to [him]_{275-gian ' battista} this morning ; do n't [you]_{275-gian ' battista} go out , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} - stop in [the house]_{969-the house} , [Battistino]_{276-battistino} - look at [those two little innocent children]_{970-those two little innocent children} ! " [Mrs. Viola]_{277-mrs. viola} was [an Italian]_{598-an italian} , too , [a native of [Spezzia]_31-spezzia]_{5709-a native of spezzia} , and though considerably younger than [[her]_{277-mrs. viola} husband]_{5710-her husband} , already middle - aged . [She]_{277-mrs. viola} had a handsome face , whose complexion had turned yellow because the climate of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco did not suit [her]_{277-mrs. viola} at all . [Her]_{277-mrs. viola} voice was a rich contralto . When , with [her]_{277-mrs. viola} arms folded tight under [her]_{277-mrs. viola} ample bosom , [she]_{277-mrs. viola} scolded [the squat , thick - legged China girls]_{5711-the squat , thick - legged china girls} handling linen , plucking fowls , pounding corn in wooden mortars amongst [the mud outbuildings at the back of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{5712-the mud outbuildings at the back of the house} , [she]_{277-mrs. viola} could bring out such an impassioned , vibrating , sepulchral note that the chained watch - dog bolted into [[his]_{5710-her husband} kennel]_{5714-his kennel} with a great rattle . [Luis]_278-luis , [a cinnamon - coloured mulatto with a sprouting moustache and thick , dark lips]_{5715-a cinnamon - coloured mulatto with a sprouting moustache and thick , dark lips} , would stop sweeping [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} with a broom of palm - leaves to let a gentle shudder run down [his]_278-luis spine . [His]_278-luis languishing almond eyes would remain closed for a long time . This was [the staff of [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola}]_{5717-the staff of the casa viola} , but [all these people]_{5718-all these people} had fled early that morning at the first sounds of the riot , preferring to hide on [the plain]_{798-the plain} rather than trust [themselves]_{5718-all these people} in [the house]_{969-the house} ; a preference for which [they]_{5718-all these people} were in no way to blame , since , whether true or not , it was generally believed in [the town]_{877-the town} that [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} had some money buried under the clay floor of [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} . The dog , [an irritable , shaggy brute]_{5723-an irritable , shaggy brute} , barked violently and whined plaintively in turns at the back , running in and out of [[his]_{5710-her husband} kennel]_{5714-his kennel} as rage or fear prompted [him]_{5710-her husband} . Bursts of great shouting rose and died away , like wild gusts of wind on [the plain]_{798-the plain} round [the barricaded house]_{5726-the barricaded house} ; the fitful popping of shots grew louder above the yelling . Sometimes there were intervals of unaccountable stillness outside , and nothing could have been more gaily peaceful than the narrow bright lines of sunlight from the cracks in the shutters , ruled straight across [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} over the disarranged chairs and tables to the wall opposite . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} had chosen [that bare , whitewashed room]_{5728-that bare , whitewashed room} for a retreat . [It]_{5728-that bare , whitewashed room} had only one window , and [its]_{5728-that bare , whitewashed room} only door swung out upon the track of thick dust fenced by aloe hedges between [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} and [the town]_{877-the town} , where [clumsy carts]_{5731-clumsy carts} used to creak along behind slow yokes of oxen guided by [boys on horseback]_{5732-boys on horseback} . In a pause of stillness [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} cocked [his]_{270-old giorgio} gun . The ominous sound wrung a low moan from [the rigid figure of [the woman]_{5734-the woman} sitting by [his]_{270-old giorgio} side]_{5733-the rigid figure of the woman sitting by his side} . A sudden outbreak of defiant yelling quite near [the house]_{969-the house} sank all at once to a confused murmur of growls . [Somebody]_{5736-somebody} ran along ; the loud catching of [his]_{5736-somebody} breath was heard for an instant passing the door ; there were hoarse mutters and footsteps near the wall ; a shoulder rubbed against the shutter , effacing the bright lines of sunshine pencilled across the whole breadth of [the room]_{5737-the room} . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} 's arms thrown about the kneeling forms of [[her]_{271-signora teresa} daughters]_{5706-her daughters} embraced [them]_{5706-her daughters} closer with a convulsive pressure . [The mob]_{938-the mob} , driven away from [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , had broken up into several bands , retreating across [the plain]_{798-the plain} in [the direction of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{5742-the direction of the town} . The subdued crash of irregular volleys fired in the distance was answered by faint yells far away . In the intervals the single shots rang feebly , and [the low , long , white building blinded in every window]_{5744-the low , long , white building blinded in every window} seemed to be the centre of a turmoil widening in a great circle about [its]_{5744-the low , long , white building blinded in every window} closed - up silence . But the cautious movements and whispers of [a routed party seeking a momentary shelter behind the wall]_{5745-a routed party seeking a momentary shelter behind the wall} made the darkness of [the room]_{5737-the room} , striped by threads of quiet sunlight , alight with evil , stealthy sounds . [The Violas]_{5747-the violas} had [them]_{5747-the violas} in [their]_{5747-the violas} ears as though [invisible ghosts hovering about [their]_{5747-the violas} chairs]_{5748-invisible ghosts hovering about their chairs} had consulted in mutters as to the advisability of setting fire to [[this foreigner]_{5749-this foreigner} 's casa]_{5750-this foreigner 's casa} . It was trying to the nerves . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had risen slowly , gun in hand , irresolute , for [he]_{270-old giorgio} did not see how [he]_{270-old giorgio} could prevent [them]_{5747-the violas} . [Already]_280-already voices could be heard talking at the back . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} was beside [herself]_{271-signora teresa} with terror . "_{[971-the traitor]} Ah ! [the traitor]_{971-the traitor} ! [the traitor]_{971-the traitor} ! " [she]_{271-signora teresa} mumbled , almost inaudibly . "_{[971-the traitor]} Now [we]_973-we are going to be burnt ; and [I]_0-i bent [my]_0-i knee to [him]_{971-the traitor} . No ! [he]_{971-the traitor} must run at the heels of [his]_{971-the traitor} English . " [She]_{271-signora teresa} seemed to think that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's mere presence in [the house]_{969-the house} would have made it perfectly safe . So far , [she]_{271-signora teresa} , too , was under the spell of that reputation [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} had made for [himself]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} by [the waterside]_{5753-the waterside} , along [the railway line]_{5754-the railway line} , with [the English]_{281-the english} and with [the populace of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5755-the populace of sulaco} . To [his]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} face , and even against [[her]_{271-signora teresa} husband]_{5710-her husband} , [she]_{271-signora teresa} invariably affected to laugh it to scorn , sometimes good - naturedly , more often with a curious bitterness . But then [women]_584-women are unreasonable in [their]_584-women opinions , as [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} used to remark calmly on fitting occasions . On this occasion , with [his]_{270-old giorgio} gun held at ready before [him]_{270-old giorgio} , [he]_{270-old giorgio} stooped down to [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} 's head , and , keeping [his]_{270-old giorgio} eyes steadfastly on the barricaded door , [he]_{270-old giorgio} breathed out into [her]_{271-signora teresa} ear that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo would have been powerless to help . What could [two men]_{5759-two men} shut up in [a house]_{5760-a house} do against twenty or more bent upon setting fire to the roof ? [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} was thinking of [the casa]_{5761-the casa} all the time , [he]_{275-gian ' battista} was sure . "_[974-he] [He]_974-he think of [the casa]_{5761-the casa} ! [He]_974-he ! " gasped [Signora Viola]_{282-signora viola} , crazily . [She]_{282-signora viola} struck [her]_{282-signora viola} breast with [her]_{282-signora viola} open hands . "_[974-he] [I]_0-i know [him]_974-he . [He]_974-he thinks of [nobody]_976-nobody but [himself]_974-he . " A discharge of [firearms near by]_{5762-firearms near by} made [her]_{282-signora viola} throw [her]_{282-signora viola} head back and close [her]_{282-signora viola} eyes . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} set [his]_{270-old giorgio} teeth hard under [his]_{270-old giorgio} white moustache , and [his]_{270-old giorgio} eyes began to roll fiercely . Several bullets struck the end of the wall together ; pieces of plaster could be heard falling outside ; a voice screamed "_[974-he] Here [they]_977-they come ! " and after a moment of uneasy silence there was a rush of running feet along the front . Then the tension of [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's attitude relaxed , and a smile of contemptuous relief came upon [his]_{270-old giorgio} lips of [an old fighter with a leonine face]_{5763-an old fighter with a leonine face} . [These]_5764-these were not [a people striving for justice]_{5765-a people striving for justice} , but [thieves]_5681-thieves . Even to defend [his]_{270-old giorgio} life against [them]_5764-these was a sort of degradation for [a man who had been one of [[Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} 's immortal thousand in the conquest of [Sicily]_32-sicily]_{5768-garibaldi 's immortal thousand in the conquest of sicily}]_{5767-a man who had been one of garibaldi 's immortal thousand in the conquest of sicily} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had an immense scorn for this outbreak of [scoundrels]_{5769-scoundrels} and leperos , who did not know the meaning of the word "_[977-they] liberty . " [He]_{270-old giorgio} grounded [his]_{270-old giorgio} old gun , and , turning [his]_{270-old giorgio} head , glanced at the coloured lithograph of [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} in a black frame on the white wall ; a thread of strong sunshine cut it perpendicularly . [His]_{270-old giorgio} eyes , accustomed to the luminous twilight , made out the high colouring of the face , the red of the shirt , the outlines of the square shoulders , the black patch of the Bersagliere hat with cock 's feathers curling over the crown . [An immortal hero]_{5770-an immortal hero} ! This was [your]_5771-your liberty ; it gave [you]_5771-your not only life , but immortality as well ! For [that one man]_{5772-that one man} [his]_{270-old giorgio} fanaticism had suffered no diminution . In the moment of relief from the apprehension of the greatest danger , perhaps , [[his]_{270-old giorgio} family]_{957-his family} had been exposed to in all [their]_{957-his family} wanderings , [he]_{270-old giorgio} had turned to the picture of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} old chief]_{5774-his old chief} , first and only , then laid [his]_{270-old giorgio} hand on [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} 's shoulder . [The children kneeling on the floor]_{5776-the children kneeling on the floor} had not moved . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} opened [her]_{271-signora teresa} eyes a little , as though [he]_{270-old giorgio} had awakened [her]_{271-signora teresa} from a very deep and dreamless slumber . Before [he]_{270-old giorgio} had time in [his]_{270-old giorgio} deliberate way to say a reassuring word [she]_{271-signora teresa} jumped up , with [the children]_{5777-the children} clinging to [her]_{271-signora teresa} , [one on each side]_{5778-one on each side} , gasped for breath , and let out a hoarse shriek . It was simultaneous with the bang of a violent blow struck on the outside of the shutter . [They]_{5777-the children} could hear suddenly the snorting of a horse , the restive tramping of hoofs on [the narrow , hard path in front of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{5779-the narrow , hard path in front of the house} ; the toe of a boot struck at the shutter again ; a spur jingled at every blow , and an excited voice shouted , "_[977-they] Hola ! hola , in there ! " CHAPTER FOUR All the morning [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had kept [his]_251-nostromo eye from afar on [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola} , even in the thick of the hottest scrimmage near [the Custom House]_{33-the custom house} . "_[977-they] If [I]_0-i see smoke rising over there , " [he]_251-nostromo thought to [himself]_251-nostromo , "_[0-i] [they]_978-them are lost . " Directly [the mob]_{938-the mob} had broken [he]_251-nostromo pressed with [a small band of [Italian workmen]_{5783-italian workmen} in that direction , which , indeed , was [the shortest line towards [the town]_{877-the town}]_{5784-the shortest line towards the town}]_{5782-a small band of italian workmen in that direction , which , indeed , was the shortest line towards the town} . That part of [the rabble [he]_251-nostromo was pursuing]_{5786-the rabble he was pursuing} seemed to think of making a stand under [the house]_{969-the house} ; a volley fired by [[his]_251-nostromo followers]_{5788-his followers} from behind an aloe hedge made [the rascals]_{5789-the rascals} fly . In a gap chopped out for the rails of [the harbour branch line]_{5790-the harbour branch line} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo appeared , mounted on [his]_251-nostromo silver - grey mare . [He]_251-nostromo shouted , sent after [them]_978-them one shot from [his]_251-nostromo revolver , and galloped up to [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} window . [He]_251-nostromo had an idea that [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} would choose [that part of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{5792-that part of the house} for a refuge . [His]_251-nostromo voice had penetrated to [them]_978-them , sounding breathlessly hurried : "_[0-i] Hola ! [Vecchio]_283-vecchio ! O , [Vecchio]_283-vecchio ! Is it all well with [you]_979-you in there ? " "_[979-you] [You]_979-you see - " murmured [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} to [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} was silent now . Outside [Nostromo]_251-nostromo laughed . "_[979-you] [I]_0-i can hear [the padrona]_{980-the padrona} is not dead . " "_{[980-the padrona]} [You]_979-you have done [your]_979-you best to kill [me]_0-i with fear , " cried [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} . [She]_{271-signora teresa} wanted to say something more , but [her]_{271-signora teresa} voice failed [her]_{271-signora teresa} . [Linda]_284-linda raised [her]_284-linda eyes to [her]_284-linda face for a moment , but [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} shouted apologetically - "_[979-you] [She]_{980-the padrona} is a little upset . " Outside [Nostromo]_251-nostromo shouted back with another laugh - "_{[980-the padrona]} [She]_{980-the padrona} can not upset [me]_0-i . " [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} found [her]_{271-signora teresa} voice . "_{[980-the padrona]} It is what [I]_0-i say . [You]_979-you have no heart - and [you]_979-you have no conscience , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} - " [They]_981-they heard [him]_{275-gian ' battista} wheel [his]_{275-gian ' battista} horse away from the shutters . [The party [he]_{275-gian ' battista} led]_{5795-the party he led} were babbling excitedly in Italian and Spanish , inciting [each other]_{5796-each other} to the pursuit . [He]_{275-gian ' battista} put [himself]_{275-gian ' battista} at [their]_981-they head , crying , "_{[275-gian ' battista]} Avanti ! " "_{[275-gian ' battista]} [He]_{275-gian ' battista} has not stopped very long with [us]_981-they . There is no praise from [strangers]_{982-strangers} to be got [here]_5665-here , " [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} said tragically . "_{[275-gian ' battista]} Avanti ! Yes ! That is all [he]_{275-gian ' battista} cares for . To be first somewhere - somehow - to be first with [these English]_{984-these english} . [They]_{984-these english} will be showing [him]_{275-gian ' battista} to [everybody]_{882-everybody} . ' This is [[our]_981-they [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{986-our nostromo} ! ' " [She]_{271-signora teresa} laughed ominously . "_{[251-nostromo]} What a name ! What is that ? [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ? [He]_{275-gian ' battista} would take a name that is properly no word from [them]_{984-these english} . " [Meantime Giorgio]_285-meantime , with tranquil movements , had been unfastening the door ; the flood of light fell on [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} , with [[her]_{271-signora teresa} two girls]_{5797-her two girls} gathered to [her]_{271-signora teresa} side , [a picturesque woman in a pose of maternal exaltation]_{5798-a picturesque woman in a pose of maternal exaltation} . Behind [her]_{271-signora teresa} the wall was dazzlingly white , and the crude colours of the Garibaldi lithograph paled in the sunshine . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , at the door , moved [his]_{270-old giorgio} arm upwards as if referring all [his]_{270-old giorgio} quick , fleeting thoughts to the picture of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} old chief]_{5774-his old chief} on the wall . Even when [he]_{270-old giorgio} was cooking for the "_{[275-gian ' battista]} Signori Inglesi " - the engineers [he]_{270-old giorgio} was [a famous cook]_{5800-a famous cook} , though [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} was a dark place - [he]_{270-old giorgio} was , as [it]_{5722-the kitchen} were , under the eye of [the great man who had led [him]_{270-old giorgio} in a glorious struggle where , under the walls of [Gaeta]_35-gaeta]_{5802-the great man who had led him in a glorious struggle where , under the walls of gaeta} , tyranny would have expired for ever had it not been for [that accursed Piedmontese race of [kings]_5804-kings and [ministers]_{5805-ministers}]_{5803-that accursed piedmontese race of kings and ministers} . When sometimes a frying - pan caught fire during a delicate operation with some shredded onions , and [the old man]_{953-the old man} was seen backing out of the doorway , swearing and coughing violently in an acrid cloud of smoke , the name of [Cavour]_286-cavour - [the arch intriguer]_{5807-the arch intriguer} sold to [kings]_5804-kings and [tyrants]_5809-tyrants - could be heard involved in imprecations against [the China girls]_{5810-the china girls} , cooking in general , and the brute of [a country where [he]_{953-the old man} was reduced to live for the love of liberty that [traitor]_5812-traitor had strangled]_{5811-a country where he was reduced to live for the love of liberty that traitor had strangled} . Then [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} , all in black , issuing from another door , advanced , portly and anxious , inclining [her]_{271-signora teresa} fine , black - browed head , opening [her]_{271-signora teresa} arms , and crying in a profound tone - "_{[270-old giorgio]} [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} ! [[thou]_987-thou passionate man ! [Misericordia Divina]_{287-misericordia divina}]_{988-thou passionate man ! misericordia divina} ! In the sun like this ! [He]_{270-old giorgio} will make [himself]_{270-old giorgio} ill . " At [her]_{271-signora teresa} feet the hens made off in all directions , with immense strides ; if there were [any engineers from up the line]_{5813-any engineers from up the line} staying in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , [a young English face or two]_{5814-a young english face or two} would appear at [the billiard - room occupying one end of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{5815-the billiard - room occupying one end of the house} ; but at the other end , in [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} , [Luis]_278-luis , [the mulatto]_{5818-the mulatto} , took good care not to show [himself]_278-luis . [The Indian girls , with hair like flowing black manes , and dressed only in a shift and short petticoat]_{5819-the indian girls , with hair like flowing black manes , and dressed only in a shift and short petticoat} , stared dully from under the square - cut fringes on [their]_{5819-the indian girls , with hair like flowing black manes , and dressed only in a shift and short petticoat} foreheads ; the noisy frizzling of fat had stopped , the fumes floated upwards in sunshine , a strong smell of burnt onions hung in the drowsy heat , enveloping [the house]_{969-the house} ; and the eye lost itself in a vast flat expanse of grass to the west , as if [the plain between [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra} overtopping [Sulaco]_5-sulaco and [the coast range]_{687-the coast range} away there towards [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{5821-the plain between the sierra overtopping sulaco and the coast range away there towards esmeralda} had been as big as half [the world]_{525-the world} . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} , after an impressive pause , remonstrated - "_{[270-old giorgio]} Eh , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} ! Leave [Cavour]_286-cavour alone and take care of [yourself]_{270-old giorgio} now [we]_989-we are lost in [this country]_{990-this country} all alone with [the two children]_{991-the two children} , because [you]_{270-old giorgio} can not live under [a king]_{992-a king} . " And while [she]_{271-signora teresa} looked at [him]_{270-old giorgio} [she]_{271-signora teresa} would sometimes put [her]_{271-signora teresa} hand hastily to [her]_{271-signora teresa} side with a short twitch of [her]_{271-signora teresa} fine lips and a knitting of [her]_{271-signora teresa} black , straight eyebrows like a flicker of angry pain or an angry thought on [her]_{271-signora teresa} handsome , regular features . It was pain ; [she]_{271-signora teresa} suppressed the twinge . It had come to [her]_{271-signora teresa} first a few years after [they]_989-we had left [Italy]_37-italy to emigrate to [America]_38-america and settle at last in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco after wandering from [town]_5824-town to [town]_5824-town , trying shopkeeping in a small way here and there ; and once an organized enterprise of fishing - in [Maldonado]_39-maldonado - for [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , like [the great Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} , had been [a sailor]_{5826-a sailor} in [his]_{270-old giorgio} time . Sometimes [she]_{271-signora teresa} had no patience with pain . For years its gnawing had been part of the landscape embracing the glitter of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} under [the wooded spurs of [the range]_{5829-the range}]_{5828-the wooded spurs of the range} ; and the sunshine itself was heavy and dull - heavy with pain - not like the sunshine of [her]_{271-signora teresa} girlhood , in which [middle - aged [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio}]_{5830-middle - aged giorgio} had wooed [her]_{271-signora teresa} gravely and passionately on the shores of [the gulf of [Spezzia]_31-spezzia]_{5831-the gulf of spezzia} . "_[993-you] [You]_993-you go in at once , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , " [she]_{271-signora teresa} directed . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [One]_994-one would think [you]_993-you do not wish to have any pity on [me]_0-i - with [four Signori Inglesi]_{288-the signori inglesi} staying in [the house]_{969-the house} . " "_{[288-the signori inglesi]} Va bene , va bene , " [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} would mutter . [He]_{270-old giorgio} obeyed . [The Signori Inglesi]_{288-the signori inglesi} would require [their]_5832-their midday meal presently . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had been one of [the immortal and invincible band of liberators who had made [the mercenaries of tyranny]_{5834-the mercenaries of tyranny}]_{5833-the immortal and invincible band of liberators who had made the mercenaries of tyranny} fly like chaff before a hurricane , "_{[288-the signori inglesi]} un uragano terribile . " But that was before [he]_{270-old giorgio} was married and had [children]_{5835-children} ; and before tyranny had reared its head again amongst [the traitors who had imprisoned [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} , [[his]_{270-old giorgio} hero]_{5837-his hero}]_{5836-the traitors who had imprisoned garibaldi , his hero} . There were three doors in the front of [the house]_{969-the house} , and each afternoon [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} could be seen at one or another of [them]_5839-them with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} big bush of white hair , [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arms folded , [his]_{252-the garibaldino} legs crossed , leaning back [his]_{252-the garibaldino} leonine head against the side , and looking up the wooded slopes of [the foothills]_{5840-the foothills} at [the snowy dome of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{5841-the snowy dome of higuerota} . The front of [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} house]_{5842-his house} threw off a black long rectangle of shade , broadening slowly over [the soft ox - cart track]_{5843-the soft ox - cart track} . Through the gaps , chopped out in the oleander hedges , [the harbour branch railway , laid out temporarily on the level of [the plain]_{798-the plain}]_{5844-the harbour branch railway , laid out temporarily on the level of the plain} , curved away [its]_{5844-the harbour branch railway , laid out temporarily on the level of the plain} shining parallel ribbons on a belt of scorched and withered grass within sixty yards of the end of [the house]_{969-the house} . In the evening [the empty material trains of flat cars]_{5847-the empty material trains of flat cars} circled round [the dark green grove of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5848-the dark green grove of sulaco} , and ran , undulating slightly with white jets of steam , over [the plain]_{798-the plain} towards [the Casa Viola]_{5850-the casa viola} , on [their]_{5847-the empty material trains of flat cars} way to [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} by [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [The Italian drivers]_{5853-the italian drivers} saluted [him]_{252-the garibaldino} from the foot - plate with raised hand , while [the negro brakesmen]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} sat carelessly on the brakes , looking straight forward , with the rims of [their]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} big hats flapping in the wind . In return [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} would give a slight sideways jerk of the head , without unfolding [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arms . On this memorable day of the riot [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arms were not folded on [his]_{252-the garibaldino} chest . [His]_{252-the garibaldino} hand grasped the barrel of the gun grounded on the threshold ; [he]_{252-the garibaldino} did not look up once at [the white dome of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{5855-the white dome of higuerota} , whose cool purity seemed to hold itself aloof from a hot earth . [His]_{252-the garibaldino} eyes examined [the plain]_{798-the plain} curiously . Tall trails of dust subsided here and there . In a speckless sky the sun hung clear and blinding . [Knots of [men]_552-men]_{5857-knots of men} ran headlong ; [others]_5859-others made a stand ; and the irregular rattle of firearms came rippling to [his]_{252-the garibaldino} ears in the fiery , still air . [Single figures on foot]_{5860-single figures on foot} raced desperately . [Horsemen]_289-horsemen galloped towards [each other]_{5796-each other} , wheeled round together , separated at speed . [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} saw one fall , [rider]_5862-rider and horse disappearing as if [they]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} had galloped into a chasm , and the movements of the animated scene were like the passages of a violent game played upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} by [dwarfs mounted and on foot , yelling with tiny throats]_{5864-dwarfs mounted and on foot , yelling with tiny throats} , under [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} that seemed a colossal embodiment of silence . Never before had [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} seen [this bit of plain]_{5866-this bit of plain} so full of active life ; [his]_{252-the garibaldino} gaze could not take in all its details at once ; [he]_{252-the garibaldino} shaded [his]_{252-the garibaldino} eyes with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} hand , till suddenly the thundering of many hoofs near by startled [him]_{252-the garibaldino} . A troop of horses had broken out of [the fenced paddock of [the Railway Company]_{5868-the railway company}]_{5867-the fenced paddock of the railway company} . [They]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} came on like a whirlwind , and dashed over the line snorting , kicking , squealing in [a compact , piebald , tossing mob of bay]_{5869-a compact , piebald , tossing mob of bay} , brown , grey backs , eyes staring , necks extended , nostrils red , long tails streaming . As soon as [they]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} had leaped upon [the road]_{923-the road} the thick dust flew upwards from under [their]_{5854-the negro brakesmen} hoofs , and within six yards of [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} only a brown cloud with vague forms of necks and cruppers rolled by , making the soil tremble on its passage . [Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} coughed , turning [his]_{252-the garibaldino} face away from the dust , and shaking [his]_{252-the garibaldino} head slightly . "_{[288-the signori inglesi]} There will be some horse - catching to be done before to - night , " [he]_{252-the garibaldino} muttered . In the square of sunlight falling through the door [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} , kneeling before the chair , had bowed [her]_{271-signora teresa} head , heavy with a twisted mass of ebony hair streaked with silver , into the palm of [her]_{271-signora teresa} hands . The black lace shawl [she]_{271-signora teresa} used to drape about [her]_{271-signora teresa} face had dropped to the ground by [her]_{271-signora teresa} side . [The two girls]_{5871-the two girls} had got up , hand - in - hand , in short skirts , [their]_{5871-the two girls} loose hair falling in disorder . [The younger]_{5705-the younger} had thrown [her]_{5705-the younger} arm across [her]_{5705-the younger} eyes , as if afraid to face the light . [Linda]_284-linda , with [her]_284-linda hand on the other 's shoulder , stared fearlessly . [Viola]_284-linda looked at [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} children]_{5873-his children} . The sun brought out the deep lines on [his]_{252-the garibaldino} face , and , energetic in expression , it had the immobility of a carving . It was impossible to discover what [he]_{252-the garibaldino} thought . Bushy grey eyebrows shaded [his]_{252-the garibaldino} dark glance . "_{[288-the signori inglesi]} Well ! And do [you]_996-you not pray like [[your]_996-you mother]_{997-your mother} ? " [Linda]_284-linda pouted , advancing [her]_284-linda red lips , which were almost too red ; but [she]_284-linda had admirable eyes , brown , with a sparkle of gold in the irises , full of intelligence and meaning , and so clear that they seemed to throw a glow upon [her]_284-linda thin , colourless face . There were bronze glints in the sombre clusters of [her]_284-linda hair , and the eyelashes , long and coal black , made [her]_284-linda complexion appear still more pale . "_[290-mother] [Mother]_290-mother is going to offer up a lot of candles in [the church]_{998-the church} . [She]_290-mother always does when [Nostromo]_251-nostromo has been away fighting . [I]_0-i shall have some to carry up to [the Chapel of the Madonna]_{999-the chapel of the madonna} in [the Cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} . " [She]_284-linda said all this quickly , with great assurance , in an animated , penetrating voice . Then , giving [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} 's shoulder a slight shake , [she]_284-linda added - "_[0-i] And [she]_290-mother will be made to carry one , too ! " "_[290-mother] Why made ? " inquired [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} , gravely . "_[290-mother] Does [she]_290-mother not want to ? " "_[290-mother] [She]_290-mother is timid , " said [Linda]_284-linda , with a little burst of laughter . "_[290-mother] [People]_5626-people notice [her]_290-mother fair hair as [she]_290-mother goes along with [us]_1002-us . [They]_5626-people call out after [her]_290-mother , ' Look at [the Rubia]_{291-the rubia} ! Look at [the Rubiacita]_{292-the rubiacita} ! ' [They]_5626-people call out in [the streets]_{1003-the streets} . [She]_290-mother is timid . " "_[290-mother] And [you]_290-mother ? [You]_290-mother are not timid - eh ? " [the father]_{5875-the father} pronounced , slowly . [She]_290-mother tossed back all [her]_290-mother dark hair . "_[976-nobody] [Nobody]_976-nobody calls out after [me]_0-i . " [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} contemplated [[his]_{270-old giorgio} children]_{5873-his children} thoughtfully . There was two years difference between [them]_{5873-his children} . [They]_{5873-his children} had been born to [him]_{270-old giorgio} late , years after [the boy]_{5877-the boy} had died . Had [he]_{270-old giorgio} lived [he]_{270-old giorgio} would have been nearly as old as [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} - [he]_{275-gian ' battista} whom [the English]_{281-the english} called [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ; but as to [[his]_{270-old giorgio} daughters]_{5878-his daughters} , the severity of [his]_{270-old giorgio} temper , [his]_{270-old giorgio} advancing age , [his]_{270-old giorgio} absorption in [his]_{270-old giorgio} memories , had prevented [his]_{270-old giorgio} taking much notice of [them]_{5878-his daughters} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} loved [[his]_{270-old giorgio} children]_{5873-his children} , but [girls]_5880-girls belong more to [the mother]_{5881-the mother} , and much of [his]_{270-old giorgio} affection had been expended in the worship and service of liberty . When [quite a youth]_{5882-quite a youth} [he]_{270-old giorgio} had deserted from [a ship trading]_{5883-a ship trading} to [La Plata]_{41-la plata} , to enlist in [the navy of [Montevideo]_{42-montevideo} , then under the command of [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi}]_{5884-the navy of montevideo , then under the command of garibaldi} . Afterwards , in [the Italian legion of [the Republic]_{568-the republic} struggling against the encroaching tyranny of [Rosas]_293-rosas]_{5885-the italian legion of the republic struggling against the encroaching tyranny of rosas} , [he]_{270-old giorgio} had taken part , on [great plains]_{5887-great plains} , on [the banks of immense rivers]_{5888-the banks of immense rivers} , in the fiercest fighting perhaps [the world]_{525-the world} had ever known . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had lived amongst [men who had declaimed about liberty , suffered for liberty , died for liberty , with a desperate exaltation]_{5890-men who had declaimed about liberty , suffered for liberty , died for liberty , with a desperate exaltation} , and with [their]_{5890-men who had declaimed about liberty , suffered for liberty , died for liberty , with a desperate exaltation} eyes turned towards [an oppressed [Italy]_37-italy]_{5891-an oppressed italy} . [His]_{270-old giorgio} own enthusiasm had been fed on scenes of carnage , on the examples of lofty devotion , on the din of armed struggle , on the inflamed language of proclamations . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had never parted from [the chief of [his]_{270-old giorgio} choice]_{5892-the chief of his choice} - [the fiery apostle of independence]_{5893-the fiery apostle of independence} - keeping by [his]_{270-old giorgio} side in [America]_38-america and in [Italy]_37-italy till after the fatal day of Aspromonte , when the treachery of [kings]_5804-kings , [emperors]_{5895-emperors} , and [ministers]_{5805-ministers} had been revealed to [the world]_{525-the world} in the wounding and imprisonment of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} hero]_{5837-his hero} - a catastrophe that had instilled into [him]_{270-old giorgio} a gloomy doubt of ever being able to understand the ways of Divine justice . [He]_{270-old giorgio} did not deny it , however . It required patience , [he]_{270-old giorgio} would say . Though [he]_{270-old giorgio} disliked [priests]_5899-priests , and would not put [his]_{270-old giorgio} foot inside [a church]_{5900-a church} for anything , [he]_{270-old giorgio} believed in [God]_259-god . Were not the proclamations against [tyrants]_5809-tyrants addressed to [the peoples]_{5902-the peoples} in the name of God and liberty ? "_[976-nobody] God for [men]_552-men - religions for [women]_584-women , " [he]_{270-old giorgio} muttered sometimes . In [Sicily]_32-sicily , [an Englishman who had turned up in [Palermo]_43-palermo after [its]_43-palermo evacuation by [the army of [the king]_{5905-the king}]_{5904-the army of the king}]_{5903-an englishman who had turned up in palermo after its evacuation by the army of the king} , had given [him]_{270-old giorgio} a Bible in Italian - the publication of [the British and Foreign Bible Society]_{5906-the british and foreign bible society} , bound in a dark leather cover . In periods of political adversity , in the pauses of silence when [the revolutionists]_{5907-the revolutionists} issued no proclamations , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} earned [his]_{270-old giorgio} living with the first work that came to hand - as [sailor]_5908-sailor , as [dock labourer on [the quays of [Genoa]_44-genoa]_{5910-the quays of genoa}]_{5909-dock labourer on the quays of genoa} , once as a hand on [a farm in [the hills above [Spezzia]_31-spezzia]_{5912-the hills above spezzia}]_{5911-a farm in the hills above spezzia} - and in [his]_{270-old giorgio} spare time [he]_{270-old giorgio} studied the thick volume . [He]_{270-old giorgio} carried it with [him]_{270-old giorgio} into battles . Now it was [his]_{270-old giorgio} only reading , and in order not to be deprived of it the print was small [he]_{270-old giorgio} had consented to accept the present of a pair of silver - mounted spectacles from [Senora Emilia Gould]_294-senora , [the wife of the Englishman who managed [the silver mine in [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} three leagues from [the town]_{877-the town}]_{5914-the silver mine in the mountains three leagues from the town}]_{5913-the wife of the englishman who managed the silver mine in the mountains three leagues from the town} . [She]_294-senora was [the only Englishwoman in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5917-the only englishwoman in sulaco} . [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had a great consideration for [the English]_{281-the english} . This feeling , born on [the battlefields of [Uruguay]_45-uruguay]_{5918-the battlefields of uruguay} , was forty years old at the very least . [Several of [them]_{281-the english}]_{5919-several of them} had poured [their]_{5919-several of them} blood for the cause of freedom in [America]_38-america , and the first [he]_{270-old giorgio} had ever known [he]_{270-old giorgio} remembered by the name of [Samuel]_295-samuel ; [he]_{270-old giorgio} commanded [a negro company under Garibaldi]_{5920-a negro company under garibaldi} , during the famous siege of [Montevideo]_{42-montevideo} , and died heroically with [[his]_{270-old giorgio} negroes]_{5921-his negroes} at [the fording of [the Boyana]_{46-the boyana}]_{5922-the fording of the boyana} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , had reached the rank of [ensign - alferez]_{5923-ensign - alferez} - and cooked for [the general]_{5924-the general} . Later , in [Italy]_37-italy , [he]_{270-old giorgio} , with the rank of [lieutenant]_{5925-lieutenant} , rode with [the staff]_{5926-the staff} and still cooked for [the general]_{5924-the general} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had cooked for [him]_{5924-the general} in [Lombardy]_47-lombardy through the whole campaign ; on the march to [Rome]_48-rome [he]_{270-old giorgio} had lassoed [his]_{270-old giorgio} beef in [the Campagna]_{49-the campagna} after the American manner ; [he]_{270-old giorgio} had been wounded in the defence of [the Roman Republic]_{5928-the roman republic} ; [he]_{270-old giorgio} was [one of the four fugitives who , with [the general]_{5924-the general} , carried out of [the woods]_{5931-the woods} the inanimate body of [[the general]_{5924-the general} 's wife]_{5933-the general 's wife} into [the farmhouse where [she]_{5933-the general 's wife} died , exhausted by the hardships of that terrible retreat]_{5934-the farmhouse where she died , exhausted by the hardships of that terrible retreat}]_{5929-one of the four fugitives who , with the general , carried out of the woods the inanimate body of the general 's wife into the farmhouse where she died , exhausted by the hardships of that terrible retreat} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had survived that disastrous time to attend [[his]_{270-old giorgio} general]_{5935-his general} in [Palermo]_43-palermo when the Neapolitan shells from [the castle]_{5936-the castle} crashed upon [the town]_{877-the town} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had cooked for [him]_{5935-his general} on [the field of [Volturno]_50-volturno]_{5938-the field of volturno} after fighting all day . And everywhere [he]_{270-old giorgio} had seen [Englishmen in the front rank of the army of freedom]_{5939-englishmen in the front rank of the army of freedom} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} respected [[their]_{5939-englishmen in the front rank of the army of freedom} nation]_{5940-their nation} because [they]_{5939-englishmen in the front rank of the army of freedom} loved [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} . [[Their]_{5939-englishmen in the front rank of the army of freedom} very countesses]_{5941-their very countesses} and [princesses]_{5942-princesses} had kissed [the general]_{5924-the general} 's hands in [London]_51-london , it was said . [He]_{270-old giorgio} could well believe it ; for [the nation]_{5944-the nation} was noble , and [the man]_{543-the man} was [a saint]_{5946-a saint} . It was enough to look once at [his]_{270-old giorgio} face to see the divine force of faith in [him]_{270-old giorgio} and [his]_{270-old giorgio} great pity for all that was poor , suffering , and oppressed in [this world]_{593-this world} . The spirit of self - forgetfulness , the simple devotion to a vast humanitarian idea which inspired the thought and stress of that revolutionary time , had left its mark upon [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} in a sort of austere contempt for all personal advantage . [This man]_{936-this man} , whom [the lowest class in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5949-the lowest class in sulaco} suspected of having a buried hoard in [[his]_{936-this man} kitchen]_{5950-his kitchen} , had all [his]_{936-this man} life despised money . [The leaders of [his]_{936-this man} youth]_{5951-the leaders of his youth} had lived poor , had died poor . It had been a habit of [his]_{936-this man} mind to disregard to - morrow . It was engendered partly by an existence of excitement , adventure , and wild warfare . But mostly it was a matter of principle . It did not resemble the carelessness of [a condottiere]_{5952-a condottiere} , it was a puritanism of conduct , born of stern enthusiasm like the puritanism of religion . This stern devotion to a cause had cast a gloom upon [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's old age . It cast a gloom because the cause seemed lost . [Too many kings]_{5953-too many kings} and [emperors]_{5895-emperors} flourished yet in [the world]_{525-the world} which [God]_259-god had meant for [the people]_{605-the people} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} was sad because of [his]_{270-old giorgio} simplicity . Though always ready to help [[his]_{936-this man} countrymen]_{5957-his countrymen} , and greatly respected by [the Italian emigrants wherever [he]_{936-this man} lived in [[his]_{936-this man} exile]_{5959-his exile} [he]_{936-this man} called it]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} , [he]_{936-this man} could not conceal from [himself]_{936-this man} that [they]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} cared nothing for the wrongs of [down - trodden nations]_{5960-down - trodden nations} . [They]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} listened to [his]_{936-this man} tales of war readily , but seemed to ask [themselves]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} what [he]_{936-this man} had got out of it after all . There was nothing that [they]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} could see . "_[1007-we] [We]_1007-we wanted nothing , [we]_1007-we suffered for the love of all humanity ! " [he]_{936-this man} cried out furiously sometimes , and the powerful voice , the blazing eyes , the shaking of the white mane , the brown , sinewy hand pointing upwards as if to call heaven to witness , impressed [[his]_{936-this man} hearers]_{5961-his hearers} . After [the old man]_{953-the old man} had broken off abruptly with a jerk of the head and a movement of the arm , meaning clearly , "_[1007-we] But what 's the good of talking to [you]_1008-you ? " [they]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} nudged [each other]_{5796-each other} . There was in [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} an energy of feeling , a personal quality of conviction , something [they]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} called "_[1008-you] terribilita " - "_[1007-we] an old lion , " [they]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} used to say of [him]_{936-this man} . Some slight incident , a chance word would set [him]_{936-this man} off talking on [the beach]_{5964-the beach} to [the Italian fishermen of [Maldonado]_39-maldonado]_{5965-the italian fishermen of maldonado} , in [the little shop [he]_{936-this man} kept afterwards in [Valparaiso]_{52-valparaiso}]_{5966-the little shop he kept afterwards in valparaiso} to [[his]_{936-this man} countrymen customers]_{5967-his countrymen customers} ; of an evening , suddenly , in [the cafe at one end of [the Casa Viola the other]_{5969-the casa viola the other}]_{5968-the cafe at one end of the casa viola the other} was reserved for [the English engineers]_{5970-the english engineers} to [the select clientele of [engine - drivers]_{5972-engine - drivers} and foremen of [the railway shops]_{5973-the railway shops}]_{5971-the select clientele of engine - drivers and foremen of the railway shops} . With [their]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} handsome , bronzed , lean faces , shiny black ringlets , glistening eyes , broad - chested , bearded , sometimes a tiny gold ring in the lobe of the ear , [the aristocracy of the railway works]_{5974-the aristocracy of the railway works} listened to [him]_{936-this man} , turning away from [their]_{5958-the italian emigrants wherever he lived in his exile he called it} cards or dominoes . Here and there [a fair - haired Basque]_{5975-a fair - haired basque} studied [his]_{5975-a fair - haired basque} hand meantime , waiting without protest . [No native of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{5976-no native of costaguana} intruded [there]_5977-there . This was [the Italian stronghold]_{5978-the italian stronghold} . Even [the Sulaco policemen on a night patrol]_{5979-the sulaco policemen on a night patrol} let [their]_{5979-the sulaco policemen on a night patrol} horses pace softly by , bending low in the saddle to glance through the window at the heads in a fog of smoke ; and the drone of [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's declamatory narrative seemed to sink behind [them]_{5979-the sulaco policemen on a night patrol} into [the plain]_{798-the plain} . Only now and then [the assistant of [the chief of police]_{5982-the chief of police}]_{5981-the assistant of the chief of police} , [some broad - faced , brown little gentleman , with a great deal of Indian in [him]_{270-old giorgio}]_{5983-some broad - faced , brown little gentleman , with a great deal of indian in him} , would put in an appearance . Leaving [[his]_{936-this man} man]_{5984-his man} outside with the horses [he]_{936-this man} advanced with a confident , sly smile , and without a word up to the long trestle table . [He]_{936-this man} pointed to one of the bottles on the shelf ; [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , thrusting [his]_{270-old giorgio} pipe into [his]_{270-old giorgio} mouth abruptly , served [him]_{270-old giorgio} in person . Nothing would be heard but the slight jingle of the spurs . [His]_{936-this man} glass emptied , [he]_{936-this man} would take a leisurely , scrutinizing look all round [the room]_{5737-the room} , go out , and ride away slowly , circling towards [the town]_{877-the town} . CHAPTER FIVE In this way only was the power of [the local authorities]_{5987-the local authorities} vindicated amongst [the great body of strong - limbed foreigners who dug the earth , blasted the rocks , drove the engines for the "_[1007-we] progressive and patriotic undertaking]_{5988-the great body of strong - limbed foreigners who dug the earth , blasted the rocks , drove the engines for the " progressive and patriotic undertaking} . " In these very words eighteen months before [the Excellentissimo Senor don Vincente Ribiera]_{268-senor ribiera} , [the Dictator of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{5989-the dictator of costaguana} , had described [the National Central Railway]_{881-the national central railway} in [his]_{268-senor ribiera} great speech at the turning of the first sod . [He]_{268-senor ribiera} had come on purpose to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and there was a one - o'clock dinner - party , a convite offered by [the O.S.N. Company]_{25-the o.s.n. company} on board [the Juno]_{53-the juno} after the function on [shore]_5630-shore . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} steered [the cargo lighter]_{5992-the cargo lighter} , all draped with flags , which , in tow of [[the Juno]_{53-the juno} 's steam launch]_{5993-the juno 's steam launch} , took [the Excellentissimo]_{5994-the excellentissimo} from [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} to [the ship]_{5996-the ship} . [Everybody of note in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} had been invited - [the one or two foreign merchants]_{5998-the one or two foreign merchants} , [all the representatives of [the old Spanish families then in [town]_5824-town]_{6000-the old spanish families then in town} , [the great owners of estates on [the plain]_{798-the plain}]_{6002-the great owners of estates on the plain} , grave , courteous , [simple men]_{6004-simple men} , [caballeros of pure descent , with small hands and feet , conservative , hospitable , and kind]_{6005-caballeros of pure descent , with small hands and feet , conservative , hospitable , and kind} . [The Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} was [[their]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} stronghold]_{6007-their stronghold}]_{5999-all the representatives of the old spanish families then in town , the great owners of estates on the plain , grave , courteous , simple men , caballeros of pure descent , with small hands and feet , conservative , hospitable , and kind . the occidental province was their stronghold} ; [[their]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} Blanco party]_{6008-their blanco party} had triumphed now ; it was [[their]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} President]_{6009-their president} - [Dictator]_{6010-dictator} , [a Blanco of [the Blancos]_{296-the blancos} , who sat smiling urbanely between [the representatives of [two friendly foreign powers]_{6013-two friendly foreign powers}]_{6012-the representatives of two friendly foreign powers}]_{6011-a blanco of the blancos , who sat smiling urbanely between the representatives of two friendly foreign powers} . [They]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} had come with [him]_{6010-dictator} from [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta to countenance by [their]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} presence the enterprise in which [the capital of [[their]_{5997-everybody of note in sulaco} countries]_{6015-their countries} was engaged]_{6014-the capital of their countries was engaged} . [The only lady of that company]_{6016-the only lady of that company} was [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [the wife of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos}]_{6017-the wife of don carlos} , [the administrator of [the San Tome silver mine]_{6019-the san tome silver mine}]_{6018-the administrator of the san tome silver mine} . [The ladies of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6020-the ladies of sulaco} were not advanced enough to take part in the public life to that extent . [They]_{6020-the ladies of sulaco} had come out strongly at the great ball at [the Intendencia]_{55-the intendencia} the evening before , but [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} alone had appeared , a bright spot in the group of black coats behind [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} , on the crimson cloth - covered stage erected under a shady tree on [the shore of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{6022-the shore of the harbour} , where the ceremony of turning the first sod had taken place . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had come off in [the cargo lighter]_{5992-the cargo lighter} , full of notabilities , sitting under the flutter of gay flags , in the place of honour by the side of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , who steered , and [her]_{248-mrs. gould} clear dress gave the only truly festive note to the sombre gathering in [the long , gorgeous saloon of [the Juno]_{6026-the juno}]_{6025-the long , gorgeous saloon of the juno} . [The head of [the chairman of the railway board from [London]_51-london , handsome and pale in a silvery mist of white hair and clipped beard]_{6028-the chairman of the railway board from london , handsome and pale in a silvery mist of white hair and clipped beard}]_{6027-the head of the chairman of the railway board from london , handsome and pale in a silvery mist of white hair and clipped beard} , hovered near [her]_{248-mrs. gould} shoulder attentive , smiling , and fatigued . The journey from [London]_51-london to [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta in [mail boats]_{6029-mail boats} and [the special carriages of [the Sta]_{6031-the sta}]_{6030-the special carriages of the sta} . [Marta]_297-marta coast - line the only railway so far had been tolerable - even pleasant - quite tolerable . But the trip over [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco was another sort of experience , in an old diligencia over [impassable roads skirting awful precipices]_{6033-impassable roads skirting awful precipices} . "_[1009-we] [We]_1009-we have been upset twice in one day on [the brink of very deep ravines]_{1010-the brink of very deep ravines} , " [he]_0-i was telling [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in an undertone . "_[1009-we] And when [we]_1009-we arrived [here]_5665-here at last [I]_0-i do n't know what [we]_1009-we should have done without [your]_1012-you hospitality . What [an out - of - the - way place [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1013-an out - of - the - way place sulaco} is ! - and for [a harbour]_{1014-a harbour} , too ! Astonishing ! " "_[1009-we] Ah , but [we]_1009-we are very proud of [it]_5665-here . [It]_5665-here used to be historically important . [The highest ecclesiastical court for two viceroyalties]_{1015-the highest ecclesiastical court for two viceroyalties} , sat [here]_5665-here in the olden time , " [she]_1012-you instructed [him]_1012-you with animation . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am impressed . [I]_0-i did n't mean to be disparaging . [You]_1012-you seem very patriotic . " "_[1012-you] [The place]_{1017-the place} is lovable , if only by [its]_{1017-the place} situation . Perhaps [you]_1012-you do n't know what [an old resident]_{1018-an old resident} [I]_0-i am . " "_{[1018-an old resident]} How old , [I]_0-i wonder , " [he]_1012-you murmured , looking at [her]_1012-you with a slight smile . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's appearance was made youthful by the mobile intelligence of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face . "_[0-i] [We]_1009-we ca n't give [you]_1012-you [[your]_1012-you ecclesiastical court]_{1019-your ecclesiastical court} back again ; but [you]_1012-you shall have [more steamers]_{1020-more steamers} , [a railway]_{1021-a railway} , a telegraph - cable - a future in [the great world which is worth infinitely more than any amount of ecclesiastical past]_{1022-the great world which is worth infinitely more than any amount of ecclesiastical past} . [You]_1012-you shall be brought in touch with something greater than two viceroyalties . But [I]_0-i had no notion that [a place on [a sea - coast]_{1024-a sea - coast} could remain so isolated from [the world]_{525-the world}]_{1023-a place on a sea - coast could remain so isolated from the world} . If [it]_1026-it had been a thousand miles inland now - most remarkable ! Has anything ever happened here for a hundred years before to - day ? " While [he]_1012-you talked in a slow , humorous tone , [she]_1012-you kept [her]_1012-you little smile . Agreeing ironically , [she]_1012-you assured [him]_1012-you that certainly not - nothing ever happened in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Even [the revolutions]_{6034-the revolutions} , of which there had been two in [her]_1012-you time , had respected the repose of [the place]_{1017-the place} . [Their]_{6034-the revolutions} course ran in [the more populous southern parts of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{6036-the more populous southern parts of the republic} , and [the great valley of [Sta]_54-sta]_{6038-the great valley of sta} . [Marta]_297-marta , which was like [one great battlefield of [the parties]_{6040-the parties} , with the possession of [the capital]_{6041-the capital} for a prize and an outlet to [another ocean]_{6042-another ocean}]_{6039-one great battlefield of the parties , with the possession of the capital for a prize and an outlet to another ocean} . [They]_{6034-the revolutions} were more advanced over there . Here in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [they]_{6034-the revolutions} heard only the echoes of these great questions , and , of course , [their]_{6034-the revolutions} official world changed each time , coming to [them]_{6034-the revolutions} over [[their]_{6034-the revolutions} rampart of mountains]_{6043-their rampart of mountains} which [he]_6044-he [himself]_6044-he had traversed in an old diligencia , with such a risk to life and limb . [The chairman of the railway]_{6045-the chairman of the railway} had been enjoying [her]_297-marta hospitality for several days , and [he]_6044-he was really grateful for it . It was only since [he]_6044-he had left [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta that [he]_6044-he had utterly lost touch with the feeling of European life on the background of [[his]_6044-he exotic surroundings]_{6046-his exotic surroundings} . In [the capital]_{6041-the capital} [he]_6044-he had been [the guest of the Legation]_{6048-the guest of the legation} , and had been kept busy negotiating with [the members of [[Don Vincente]_{299-don vincente ribiera} 's Government - cultured men]_{6050-don vincente 's government - cultured men}]_{6049-the members of don vincente 's government - cultured men} , [men to whom the conditions of civilized business were not unknown]_{6051-men to whom the conditions of civilized business were not unknown} . What concerned [him]_6044-he most at the time was the acquisition of land for [the railway]_{920-the railway} . In [the Sta . Marta Valley]_{6053-the sta . marta valley} , where there was already one line in existence , [the people]_{605-the people} were tractable , and it was only a matter of price . [A commission]_{6055-a commission} had been nominated to fix the values , and the difficulty resolved itself into the judicious influencing of [the Commissioners]_{300-the commissioners} . But in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco - [the Occidental Province for whose very development [the railway]_{920-the railway} was intended]_{6056-the occidental province for whose very development the railway was intended} - there had been trouble . [It]_{920-the railway} had been lying for ages ensconced behind [its]_{920-the railway} natural barriers , repelling modern enterprise by the precipices of [[its]_{920-the railway} mountain range]_{6058-its mountain range} , by [its]_{920-the railway} shallow harbour opening into the everlasting calms of [a gulf full of clouds]_{6059-a gulf full of clouds} , by the benighted state of mind of [the owners of [[its]_{920-the railway} fertile territory]_{6061-its fertile territory}]_{6060-the owners of its fertile territory} - all [these aristocratic old Spanish families]_{6062-these aristocratic old spanish families} , [all those [Don Ambrosios]_{301-don ambrosios} this and [Don Fernandos]_{302-don fernandos} that , who seemed actually to dislike and distrust the coming of the railway over [[their]_{6063-all those don ambrosios this and don fernandos that , who seemed actually to dislike and distrust the coming of the railway over their lands} lands]_{6064-their lands}]_{6063-all those don ambrosios this and don fernandos that , who seemed actually to dislike and distrust the coming of the railway over their lands} . It had happened that [some of [the surveying parties scattered all over [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{6066-the surveying parties scattered all over the province}]_{6065-some of the surveying parties scattered all over the province} had been warned off with threats of violence . In other cases outrageous pretensions as to price had been raised . But [the man of railways]_{6068-the man of railways} prided [himself]_{6068-the man of railways} on being equal to every emergency . Since [he]_{6068-the man of railways} was met by the inimical sentiment of [blind conservatism in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6069-blind conservatism in sulaco} [he]_{6068-the man of railways} would meet it by sentiment , too , before taking [his]_{6068-the man of railways} stand on [his]_{6068-the man of railways} right alone . [The Government]_{57-the government} was bound to carry out its part of the contract with [the board of [the new railway company]_{6071-the new railway company}]_{6070-the board of the new railway company} , even if [it]_{57-the government} had to use force for the purpose . But [he]_{6068-the man of railways} desired nothing less than an armed disturbance in the smooth working of [his]_{6068-the man of railways} plans . They were much too vast and far - reaching , and too promising to leave a stone unturned ; and so [he]_{6068-the man of railways} imagined to get [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} over [there]_5977-there on a tour of ceremonies and speeches , culminating in a great function at the turning of the first sod by [the harbour shore]_{6074-the harbour shore} . After all [he]_{6068-the man of railways} was [[their]_6075-their own creature]_{6076-their own creature} - that [Don Vincente]_{299-don vincente ribiera} . [He]_{6068-the man of railways} was the embodied triumph of [the best elements in [the State]_{809-the state}]_{6077-the best elements in the state} . These were facts , and , unless facts meant nothing , [Sir John]_{303-sir john} argued to [himself]_{303-sir john} , [such a man]_{6079-such a man} 's influence must be real , and [his]_{6068-the man of railways} personal action would produce the conciliatory effect [he]_{6068-the man of railways} required . [He]_{303-sir john} had succeeded in arranging the trip with the help of [a very clever advocate , who was known in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta]_{6080-a very clever advocate , who was known in sta . marta} as [the agent of [the Gould silver mine]_{6082-the gould silver mine}]_{6081-the agent of the gould silver mine} , the biggest thing in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and even in [the whole Republic]_{6083-the whole republic} . [It]_{6082-the gould silver mine} was indeed [a fabulously rich mine]_{6084-a fabulously rich mine} . [Its so - called agent]_{6085-its so - called agent} , evidently [a man of culture and ability]_{6086-a man of culture and ability} , seemed , without official position , to possess an extraordinary influence in the highest Government spheres . [He]_{303-sir john} was able to assure [Sir John]_{303-sir john} that [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} would make the journey . [He]_{303-sir john} regretted , however , in the course of the same conversation , that [General Montero]_304-montero insisted upon going , too . [General Montero]_304-montero , whom the beginning of the struggle had found [an obscure army captain employed on [the wild eastern frontier of [the State]_{809-the state}]_{6089-the wild eastern frontier of the state}]_{6088-an obscure army captain employed on the wild eastern frontier of the state} , had thrown in [his]_304-montero lot with [the Ribiera party]_{6091-the ribiera party} at a moment when special circumstances had given that small adhesion a fortuitous importance . The fortunes of war served [him]_304-montero marvellously , and the victory of [Rio Seco]_{58-rio seco} after a day of desperate fighting put a seal to [his]_304-montero success . At the end [he]_304-montero emerged [General]_6092-general , [Minister of War]_{6093-minister of war} , and [the military head of [the Blanco party]_{6095-the blanco party}]_{6094-the military head of the blanco party} , although there was nothing aristocratic in [his]_304-montero descent . Indeed , it was said that [he]_304-montero and [[his]_304-montero brother]_{6096-his brother} , [orphans]_6097-orphans , had been brought up by the munificence of [a famous European traveller , in whose service [[their]_6097-orphans father]_{6099-their father} had lost [his]_{6099-their father} life]_{6098-a famous european traveller , in whose service their father had lost his life} . Another story was that [[their]_6097-orphans father]_{6099-their father} had been nothing but a charcoal burner in [the woods]_{5931-the woods} , and [[their]_6097-orphans mother]_{5702-their mother} a [baptised Indian woman from [the far interior]_{6104-the far interior}]_{6103-baptised indian woman from the far interior} . However that might be , [the Costaguana Press]_{6105-the costaguana press} was in the habit of styling [Montero]_304-montero 's forest march from [[his]_304-montero commandancia]_{6106-his commandancia} to join [the Blanco forces]_{6107-the blanco forces} at the beginning of the troubles , the "_{[250-charles gould]} most heroic military exploit of modern times . " About the same time , too , [[his]_304-montero brother]_{6096-his brother} had turned up from [Europe]_16-europe , where [he]_{6096-his brother} had gone apparently as secretary to [a consul]_{6109-a consul} . Having , however , collected [a small band of outlaws]_{6110-a small band of outlaws} , [he]_304-montero showed some talent as [guerilla chief]_{6111-guerilla chief} and had been rewarded at the pacification by the post of [Military Commandant of [the capital]_{6041-the capital}]_{6112-military commandant of the capital} . [The Minister of War]_{6114-the minister of war} , then , accompanied [the Dictator]_{866-the dictator} . [The board of [the O.S.N. Company]_{25-the o.s.n. company} , working hand - in - hand with [the railway people]_{6117-the railway people} for the good of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{6116-the board of the o.s.n. company , working hand - in - hand with the railway people for the good of the republic} , had on this important occasion instructed [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} to put [the mail - boat Juno]_{6119-the mail - boat juno} at the disposal of [the distinguished party]_{6120-the distinguished party} . [Don Vincente]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , journeying south from [Sta . Marta]_297-marta , had embarked at [Cayta]_23-cayta , [the principal port of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{6121-the principal port of costaguana} , and came to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by [sea]_695-sea . But [the chairman of [the railway company]_{5868-the railway company}]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} had courageously crossed [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} in a ramshackle diligencia , mainly for the purpose of meeting [[his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} engineer - in - chief]_{6126-his engineer - in - chief} engaged in the final survey of [the road]_{923-the road} . For all the indifference of [a man of affairs to nature , whose hostility can always be overcome by the resources of finance]_{6128-a man of affairs to nature , whose hostility can always be overcome by the resources of finance} , [he]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} could not help being impressed by [his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} surroundings during [his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} halt at [the surveying camp established at the highest point [[his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} railway]_{6130-his railway} was to reach]_{6129-the surveying camp established at the highest point his railway was to reach} . [He]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} spent the night [there]_5977-there , arriving just too late to see the last dying glow of sunlight upon [the snowy flank of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{6132-the snowy flank of higuerota} . Pillared masses of black basalt framed like an open portal a portion of the white field lying aslant against the west . In the transparent air of the high altitudes everything seemed very near , steeped in a clear stillness as in an imponderable liquid ; and with [his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} ear ready to catch the first sound of the expected diligencia [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , at the door of [a hut of rough stones]_{6134-a hut of rough stones} , had contemplated the changing hues on [the enormous side of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{6135-the enormous side of the mountain} , thinking that in this sight , as in a piece of inspired music , there could be found together the utmost delicacy of shaded expression and a stupendous magnificence of effect . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} arrived too late to hear the magnificent and inaudible strain sung by the sunset amongst [the high peaks of [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra}]_{6137-the high peaks of the sierra} . It had sung itself out into the breathless pause of deep dusk before , climbing down the fore wheel of the diligencia with stiff limbs , [he]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} shook hands with [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} . [They]_{6138-the engineer} gave [him]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} [his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} dinner in [a stone hut like a cubical boulder , with no door or windows in [its]_18-higuerota two openings]_{6139-a stone hut like a cubical boulder , with no door or windows in its two openings} ; a bright fire of sticks brought on muleback from [the first valley below burning outside]_{6140-the first valley below burning outside} , sent in a wavering glare ; and two candles in tin candlesticks - lighted , it was explained to [him]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} , in [his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} honour - stood on a sort of rough camp table , at which [he]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} sat on the right hand of [the chief]_{6141-the chief} . [He]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} knew how to be amiable ; and [the young men of the engineering staff , for whom the surveying of the railway track had the glamour of the first steps on the path of life]_{6142-the young men of the engineering staff , for whom the surveying of the railway track had the glamour of the first steps on the path of life} , sat there , too , listening modestly , with [their]_{6142-the young men of the engineering staff , for whom the surveying of the railway track had the glamour of the first steps on the path of life} smooth faces tanned by the weather , and very pleased to witness so much affability in [so great a man]_{6143-so great a man} . Afterwards , late at night , pacing to and fro outside , [he]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} had a long talk with [[his]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} chief engineer]_{6144-his chief engineer} . [He]_{6123-the chairman of the railway company} knew [him]_{6144-his chief engineer} well of old . This was not the first undertaking in which [their]_{6138-the engineer} gifts , as elementally different as fire and water , had worked in conjunction . From the contact of [these two personalities , who had not the same vision of]_{6145-these two personalities , who had not the same vision of} [the world]_{525-the world} , there was generated a power for [the world]_{525-the world} 's service - a subtle force that could set in motion mighty machines , [men]_552-men 's muscles , and awaken also in human breasts an unbounded devotion to the task . Of [the young fellows at the table , to whom the survey of the track]_{6149-the young fellows at the table , to whom the survey of the track} was like the tracing of the path of life , more than [one]_994-one would be called to meet death before the work was done . But the work would be done : the force would be almost as strong as a faith . Not quite , however . In the silence of [the sleeping camp]_{6151-the sleeping camp} upon the moonlit plateau forming [the top of [the pass]_{6153-the pass}]_{6152-the top of the pass} like the floor of [a vast arena surrounded by the basalt walls of precipices]_{6154-a vast arena surrounded by the basalt walls of precipices} , [two strolling figures in thick ulsters]_{6155-two strolling figures in thick ulsters} stood still , and the voice of [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} pronounced distinctly the words - "_[1027-we] [We]_1027-we ca n't move [mountains]_{1028-mountains} ! " [Sir John]_{303-sir john} , raising [his]_{303-sir john} head to follow the pointing gesture , felt the full force of the words . The white Higuerota soared out of the shadows of [rock and earth]_{6157-rock and earth} like a frozen bubble under the moon . All was still , till near by , behind the wall of [a corral for the camp animals]_{6158-a corral for the camp animals} , built roughly of loose stones in the form of a circle , a pack mule stamped [his]_{303-sir john} forefoot and blew heavily twice . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had used the phrase in answer to [the chairman]_{6160-the chairman} 's tentative suggestion that the tracing of the line could , perhaps , be altered in deference to the prejudices of [the Sulaco landowners]_{6161-the sulaco landowners} . [The chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} believed that the obstinacy of [men]_552-men was the lesser obstacle . Moreover , to combat that [they]_1027-we had the great influence of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , whereas tunnelling under [Higuerota]_18-higuerota would have been a colossal undertaking . "_{[250-charles gould]} Ah , yes ! [Gould]_{250-charles gould} . What sort of [a man]_{771-a man} is [he]_{250-charles gould} ? " [Sir John]_{303-sir john} had heard much of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta , and wanted to know more . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} assured [him]_{303-sir john} that [the administrator of [the San Tome silver mine]_{6019-the san tome silver mine}]_{6018-the administrator of the san tome silver mine} had an immense influence over [all these Spanish Dons]_{6167-all these spanish dons} . [He]_{6018-the administrator of the san tome silver mine} had also [one of [the best houses in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6169-the best houses in sulaco}]_{6168-one of the best houses in sulaco} , and [the Gould]_{250-charles gould} hospitality was beyond all praise . "_[1030-they] [They]_1030-they received [me]_0-i as if [they]_1030-they had known [me]_0-i for years , " [he]_0-i said . "_[1030-they] [The little lady]_{1031-the little lady} is kindness personified . [I]_0-i stayed with [them]_1030-they for a month . [He]_0-i helped [me]_0-i to organize the surveying parties . [His]_0-i practical ownership of [the San Tome silver mine]_{6019-the san tome silver mine} gives [him]_0-i a special position . [He]_0-i seems to have the ear of every provincial authority apparently , and , as [I]_0-i said , [he]_0-i can wind [all the hidalgos of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{1033-all the hidalgos of the province} round [his]_0-i little finger . If [you]_1035-you follow [his]_0-i advice the difficulties will fall away , because [he]_0-i wants the railway . Of course , [you]_1035-you must be careful in what [you]_1035-you say . [He]_0-i 's English , and besides [he]_0-i must be immensely wealthy . [The Holroyd house]_{1036-the holroyd house} is in with [him]_0-i in [that mine]_{1037-that mine} , so [you]_1035-you may imagine - " [He]_0-i interrupted [himself]_0-i as , from before one of the little fires burning outside the low wall of [the corral]_{6170-the corral} , arose the figure of [a man wrapped in a poncho up to the neck]_{6171-a man wrapped in a poncho up to the neck} . The saddle which [he]_0-i had been using for a pillow made a dark patch on the ground against the red glow of embers . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i shall see [Holroyd]_305-holroyd [himself]_305-holroyd on [my]_0-i way back through [the States]_{1038-the states} , " said [Sir John]_{303-sir john} . "_{[305-holroyd]} [I]_0-i 've ascertained that [he]_0-i , too , wants the railway . " [The man who , perhaps disturbed by the proximity of the voices , had arisen from the ground]_{6172-the man who , perhaps disturbed by the proximity of the voices , had arisen from the ground} , struck a match to light a cigarette . The flame showed a bronzed , black - whiskered face , a pair of eyes gazing straight ; then , rearranging [his]_0-i wrappings , [he]_0-i sank full length and laid [his]_0-i head again on the saddle . "_[0-i] That 's [[our]_1039-our camp]_{1040-our camp} - master , whom [I]_0-i must send back to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco now [we]_1039-our are going to carry [our]_1039-our survey into [the Sta]_54-sta . [Marta Valley]_{61-marta valley} , " said [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} . "_{[1041-a most useful fellow]} [A most useful fellow]_{1041-a most useful fellow} , lent [me]_0-i by [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} of [the O.S.N. Company]_{1042-the o.s.n. company} . It was very good of [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} told [me]_0-i [I]_0-i could n't do better than take advantage of the offer . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} seems to know how to rule [all these muleteers]_{1043-all these muleteers} and [peons]_1044-peons . [We]_1039-our had not the slightest trouble with [[our]_1039-our people]_{1045-our people} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} shall escort [your]_1046-your diligencia right into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco with [some of [[our]_1039-our railway peons]_{1048-our railway peons}]_{1047-some of our railway peons} . [The road]_{923-the road} is bad . To have [him]_{267-captain mitchell} at hand may save [you]_1046-your an upset or two . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} promised [me]_0-i to take care of [[your]_1046-your person]_{1050-your person} all the way down as if [you]_1046-your were [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} father]_{1051-his father} . " [This camp - master]_{6174-this camp - master} was [the Italian sailor whom [all the Europeans in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6176-all the europeans in sulaco} , following [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's mispronunciation]_{6175-the italian sailor whom all the europeans in sulaco , following captain mitchell 's mispronunciation} , were in the habit of calling [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . And indeed , taciturn and ready , [he]_{6174-this camp - master} did take excellent care of [his]_{6174-this camp - master} charge at the bad parts of [the road]_{923-the road} , as [Sir John]_{303-sir john} [himself]_{303-sir john} acknowledged to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} afterwards . CHAPTER SIX At that time [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had been already long enough in [the country]_{567-the country} to raise to the highest pitch [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's opinion of the extraordinary value of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} discovery . Clearly [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was one of [those invaluable subordinates whom to possess]_{6179-those invaluable subordinates whom to possess} is a legitimate cause of boasting . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} plumed [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} upon [his]_{267-captain mitchell} eye for [men]_552-men - but [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was not selfish - and in the innocence of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} pride was already developing that mania for "_{[267-captain mitchell]} lending [you]_1052-you [my]_0-i Capataz de Cargadores " which was to bring [Nostromo]_251-nostromo into personal contact , sooner or later , with [every European in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6181-every european in sulaco} , as a sort of universal factotum - [a prodigy of efficiency in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} own sphere of life]_{6182-a prodigy of efficiency in his own sphere of life} . "_{[537-the fellow]} [The fellow]_{537-the fellow} is devoted to [me]_0-i , body and soul ! " [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was given to affirm ; and though [nobody]_976-nobody , perhaps , could have explained why it should be so , it was impossible on a survey of [their]_552-men relation to throw doubt on that statement , unless , indeed , [one]_994-one were [a bitter , eccentric character]_{6185-a bitter , eccentric character} like [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} - for instance - whose short , hopeless laugh expressed somehow an immense mistrust of [mankind]_6186-mankind . Not that [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was [a prodigal either of laughter or of words]_{6187-a prodigal either of laughter or of words} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was bitterly taciturn when at [his]_{249-dr. monygham} best . At [his]_{249-dr. monygham} worst [people]_5626-people feared the open scornfulness of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} tongue . [Only Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} could keep [his]_{249-dr. monygham} unbelief in [men]_552-men 's motives within due bounds ; but even to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} on an occasion not connected with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , and in a tone which for [him]_{249-dr. monygham} was gentle , even to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had said once , "_{[537-the fellow]} Really , it is most unreasonable to demand that [a man]_{771-a man} should think of [other people]_{1055-other people} so much better than [he]_{771-a man} is able to think of [himself]_{771-a man} . " And [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had hastened to drop the subject . There were strange rumours of [the English doctor]_{6190-the english doctor} . Years ago , in the time of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} , [he]_{6190-the english doctor} had been mixed up , it was whispered , in a conspiracy which was betrayed and , as [people expressed it , drowned in blood]_{6191-people expressed it , drowned in blood} . [His]_{6190-the english doctor} hair had turned grey , [his]_{6190-the english doctor} hairless , seamed face was of a brick - dust colour ; the large check pattern of [his]_{6190-the english doctor} flannel shirt and [his]_{6190-the english doctor} old stained Panama hat were an established defiance to the conventionalities of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Had it not been for the immaculate cleanliness of [his]_{6190-the english doctor} apparel [he]_{6190-the english doctor} might have been taken for [one of those shiftless Europeans that are a moral eyesore to the respectability of a foreign colony in [almost every exotic part of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{6193-almost every exotic part of the world}]_{6192-one of those shiftless europeans that are a moral eyesore to the respectability of a foreign colony in almost every exotic part of the world} . [The young ladies of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6195-the young ladies of sulaco} , adorning with clusters of pretty faces [the balconies along [the Street of the Constitution]_{6197-the street of the constitution}]_{6196-the balconies along the street of the constitution} , when [they]_{6195-the young ladies of sulaco} saw [him]_{6190-the english doctor} pass , with [his]_{6190-the english doctor} limping gait and bowed head , a short linen jacket drawn on carelessly over the flannel check shirt , would remark to [each other]_{5796-each other} , "_{[537-the fellow]} Here is [the Senor doctor]_{1056-the senor doctor} going to call on [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} . [He]_{1056-the senor doctor} has got [his]_{1056-the senor doctor} little coat on . " The inference was true . Its deeper meaning was hidden from [their]_{6195-the young ladies of sulaco} simple intelligence . Moreover , [they]_{6195-the young ladies of sulaco} expended no store of thought on [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} was old , ugly , learned - and a little "_{[1056-the senor doctor]} loco " - mad , if not a bit of [a sorcerer]_{6200-a sorcerer} , as [the common people]_{6201-the common people} suspected [him]_{6199-the doctor} of being . The little white jacket was in reality a concession to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's humanizing influence . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} habit of sceptical , bitter speech , had no other means of showing [his]_{6199-the doctor} profound respect for the character of [the woman who was known in [the country]_{567-the country} as [the English Senora]_{6205-the english senora}]_{6203-the woman who was known in the country as the english senora} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} presented this tribute very seriously indeed ; it was no trifle for [a man of [his]_{6199-the doctor} habits]_{6206-a man of his habits} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} felt that , too , perfectly . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} would never have thought of imposing upon [him]_{6199-the doctor} this marked show of deference . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} kept [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} old Spanish house]_{6207-her old spanish house} one of the finest specimens in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco open for the dispensation of the small graces of existence . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} dispensed them with simplicity and charm because [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was guided by an alert perception of values . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} was highly gifted in the art of human intercourse which consists in delicate shades of self - forgetfulness and in the suggestion of universal comprehension . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} [the Gould family]_{6208-the gould family} , established in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana for three generations , always went to [England]_9-england for [their]_{6208-the gould family} education and for [[their]_{6208-the gould family} wives]_{6209-their wives} imagined that [he]_{250-charles gould} had fallen in love with [a girl]_{6210-a girl} 's sound common sense like [any other man]_{6211-any other man} , but these were not exactly the reasons why , for instance , [the whole surveying camp]_{6212-the whole surveying camp} , from [the youngest of [the young men]_{6214-the young men} to [[their]_{6214-the young men} mature chief]_{6215-their mature chief}]_{6213-the youngest of the young men to their mature chief} , should have found occasion to allude to [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's house]_{6216-mrs. gould 's house} so frequently amongst [the high peaks of [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra}]_{6137-the high peaks of the sierra} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} would have protested that [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had done nothing for [them]_{1057-these boys} , with a low laugh and a surprised widening of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} grey eyes , had [anybody]_6218-anybody told [her]_{248-mrs. gould} how convincingly [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was remembered on the edge of [the snow - line above [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6219-the snow - line above sulaco} . But directly , with a little capable air of setting [her]_{248-mrs. gould} wits to work , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} would have found an explanation . "_{[1056-the senor doctor]} Of course , it was such a surprise for [these boys]_{1057-these boys} to find any sort of welcome here . And [I]_0-i suppose [they]_{1057-these boys} are homesick . [I]_0-i suppose [everybody]_{882-everybody} must be always just a little homesick . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} was always sorry for [homesick people]_{6220-homesick people} . Born in [the country]_{567-the country} , as [[his]_6222-his father]_{1051-his father} before [him]_6222-his , spare and tall , with a flaming moustache , a neat chin , clear blue eyes , auburn hair , and a thin , fresh , red face , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} looked like [a new arrival from over [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{6224-a new arrival from over the sea} . [[His]_6222-his grandfather]_{6226-his grandfather} had fought in the cause of independence under [Bolivar]_308-bolivar , in [that famous English legion which on [the battlefield of [Carabobo]_62-carabobo]_{6228-the battlefield of carabobo} had been saluted by [the great Liberator]_{6229-the great liberator} as Saviours of [[his]_6222-his country]_{6230-his country}]_{6227-that famous english legion which on the battlefield of carabobo had been saluted by the great liberator as saviours of his country} . [One of [[Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's uncles]_{6232-charles gould 's uncles}]_{6231-one of charles gould 's uncles} had been [the elected President of [that very province of]_{6234-that very province of} [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6233-the elected president of that very province of sulaco} then called [a State]_{6235-a state} in the days of Federation , and afterwards had been put up against the wall of [a church]_{5900-a church} and shot by the order of [the barbarous Unionist general]_{6237-the barbarous unionist general} , [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} . It was the same [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} who , becoming later [Perpetual President]_{6238-perpetual president} , famed for [his]_{306-guzman bento} ruthless and cruel tyranny , readied [his]_{306-guzman bento} apotheosis in the popular legend of [a sanguinary land - haunting spectre whose body had been carried off by [the devil]_{772-the devil} in person from the brick mausoleum in [the nave of [the Church of Assumption]_{63-the church of assumption} in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{6241-the nave of the church of assumption in sta . marta}]_{6239-a sanguinary land - haunting spectre whose body had been carried off by the devil in person from the brick mausoleum in the nave of the church of assumption in sta . marta} . Thus , at least , [the priests]_{6242-the priests} explained its disappearance to [the barefooted multitude that streamed in , awestruck , to gaze at the hole in the side of the ugly box of bricks before the great altar]_{6243-the barefooted multitude that streamed in , awestruck , to gaze at the hole in the side of the ugly box of bricks before the great altar} . [Guzman Bento of cruel memory]_{306-guzman bento} had put to death [great numbers of people besides [[Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's uncle]_{6245-charles gould 's uncle}]_{6244-great numbers of people besides charles gould 's uncle} ; but with [a relative martyred in the cause of aristocracy]_{6246-a relative martyred in the cause of aristocracy} , [the Sulaco Oligarchs]_309-sulaco this was the phraseology of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} 's time ; now [they]_{6242-the priests} were called [Blancos]_{296-the blancos} , and had given up the federal idea , which meant [the families of pure Spanish descent]_{6247-the families of pure spanish descent} , considered [Charles]_{250-charles gould} as [one of [themselves]_{6247-the families of pure spanish descent}]_{6248-one of themselves} . With such a family record , [no one]_{602-no one} could be more of [a Costaguanero]_{310-a costaguanero} than [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} ; but [his]_{250-charles gould} aspect was so characteristic that in the talk of [common people]_{6250-common people} [he]_{250-charles gould} was just [the Inglez]_{311-the inglez} - [the Englishman of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6251-the englishman of sulaco} . [He]_{250-charles gould} looked more English than [a casual tourist]_{6252-a casual tourist} , a sort of [heretic pilgrim]_{6253-heretic pilgrim} , however , quite unknown in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [He]_{250-charles gould} looked more English than [the last arrived batch of [young railway engineers]_{6255-young railway engineers}]_{6254-the last arrived batch of young railway engineers} , than anybody out of the hunting - field pictures in the numbers of [Punch]_312-punch reaching [[[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} 's drawing - room]_{6257-his wife 's drawing - room} two months or so after date . It astonished [you]_6258-you to hear [him]_{250-charles gould} talk Spanish Castillan , as [the natives]_{6259-the natives} say or the Indian dialect of [the country]_{567-the country} - people so naturally . [His]_{250-charles gould} accent had never been English ; but there was something so indelible in all these [ancestral Goulds]_{313-the goulds} - [liberators]_{6261-liberators} , [explorers]_{6262-explorers} , [coffee planters]_{6263-coffee planters} , [merchants]_{6264-merchants} , [revolutionists]_{6265-revolutionists} - of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , that [he]_{250-charles gould} , [the only representative of [the third generation]_{6267-the third generation} in a continent possessing its own style of horsemanship]_{6266-the only representative of the third generation in a continent possessing its own style of horsemanship} , went on looking thoroughly English even on horseback . This is not said of [him]_{250-charles gould} in the mocking spirit of [the Llaneros - [men of [the great plains]_{6270-the great plains}]_{6269-men of the great plains} - who think that [no one in [the world]_{525-the world}]_{6271-no one in the world} knows how to sit a horse but [themselves]_{6268-the llaneros - men of the great plains - who think that no one in the world knows how to sit a horse but themselves}]_{6268-the llaneros - men of the great plains - who think that no one in the world knows how to sit a horse but themselves} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , to use the suitably lofty phrase , rode like a centaur . Riding for [him]_{250-charles gould} was not a special form of exercise ; it was a natural faculty , as walking straight is to [all men sound of mind and limb]_{6273-all men sound of mind and limb} ; but , all the same , when cantering beside the rutty ox - cart track to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} [he]_{250-charles gould} looked in [his]_{250-charles gould} English clothes and with [his]_{250-charles gould} imported saddlery as though [he]_{250-charles gould} had come this moment to [Costaguana]_8-costaguana at [his]_{250-charles gould} easy swift pasotrote , straight out of [some green meadow at the other side of the world]_{6275-some green meadow at the other side of the world} . [His]_{250-charles gould} way would lie along [the old Spanish road]_{6276-the old spanish road} - [the Camino Real of popular speech]_{6277-the camino real of popular speech} - the only remaining vestige of a fact and name left by [that royalty old Giorgio Viola hated , and whose very shadow had departed from [the land]_{691-the land}]_{270-old giorgio} ; for the big equestrian statue of [Charles IV]_{314-charles iv} . at the entrance of [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} , towering white against the trees , was only known to [the folk from [the country]_{567-the country}]_{6279-the folk from the country} and to [the beggars of [the town]_{877-the town} that [slept on the steps around the pedestal]_{6283-slept on the steps around the pedestal} , as the Horse of Stone]_{6281-the beggars of the town that slept on the steps around the pedestal , as the horse of stone} . [The other Carlos , turning off to the left with a rapid clatter of hoofs on the disjointed pavement]_{6284-the other carlos , turning off to the left with a rapid clatter of hoofs on the disjointed pavement} - [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} , in [his]_{250-charles gould} English clothes , looked as incongruous , but much more at [home]_6285-home than the kingly cavalier reining in [his]_{250-charles gould} steed on the pedestal above [the sleeping leperos]_{6286-the sleeping leperos} , with [his]_{250-charles gould} marble arm raised towards the marble rim of a plumed hat . The weather - stained effigy of [the mounted king]_{6287-the mounted king} , with its vague suggestion of a saluting gesture , seemed to present an inscrutable breast to the political changes which had robbed [it]_{6287-the mounted king} of its very name ; but neither did [the other horseman , well known to [the people]_{605-the people} , keen and alive on [his]_{250-charles gould} well - shaped , slate - coloured beast with a white eye]_{6288-the other horseman , well known to the people , keen and alive on his well - shaped , slate - coloured beast with a white eye} , wear [his]_{250-charles gould} heart on the sleeve of [his]_{250-charles gould} English coat . [His]_{250-charles gould} mind preserved its steady poise as if sheltered in the passionless stability of private and public decencies at [home]_6285-home in [Europe]_16-europe . [He]_{250-charles gould} accepted with a like calm the shocking manner in which [the Sulaco ladies]_{6291-the sulaco ladies} smothered [their]_{6291-the sulaco ladies} faces with pearl powder till [they]_{6291-the sulaco ladies} looked like white plaster casts with beautiful living eyes , the peculiar gossip of [the town]_{877-the town} , and the continuous political changes , the constant ' saving of [the country]_{567-the country} , "_[1059-his] which to [[his]_1059-his wife]_{725-his wife} seemed a puerile and bloodthirsty game of murder and rapine played with terrible earnestness by [depraved children]_{1061-depraved children} . In the early days of [her]_{725-his wife} Costaguana life , [the little lady]_{1031-the little lady} used to clench [her]_{725-his wife} hands with exasperation at not being able to take the public affairs of [the country]_{567-the country} as seriously as the incidental atrocity of methods deserved . [She]_{725-his wife} saw in [them]_1064-them a comedy of naive pretences , but hardly anything genuine except [her]_{725-his wife} own appalled indignation . [Charles]_{314-charles iv} , very quiet and twisting [his]_{314-charles iv} long moustaches , would decline to discuss them at all . Once , however , [he]_{314-charles iv} observed to [her]_{1031-the little lady} gently - " [[My]_{314-charles iv} dear]_{6294-my dear} , [you]_{1031-the little lady} seem to forget that [I]_{314-charles iv} was born [here]_5665-here . "_{[314-charles iv]} These few words made [her]_{1031-the little lady} pause as if they had been a sudden revelation . Perhaps the mere fact of being born in [the country]_{567-the country} did make a difference . [She]_{1031-the little lady} had a great confidence in [[her]_{1031-the little lady} husband]_{5710-her husband} ; it had always been very great . [He]_{5710-her husband} had struck [her]_{1031-the little lady} imagination from the first by [his]_{5710-her husband} unsentimentalism , by that very quietude of mind which [she]_{1031-the little lady} had erected in [her]_{1031-the little lady} thought for a sign of perfect competency in the business of living . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , [[their]_1067-their neighbour across [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{1068-their neighbour across the street} , [a statesman]_{1070-a statesman} , [a poet]_{1071-a poet} , [a man of culture]_{1072-a man of culture} , who had represented [[his]_{247-don jose} country]_{6230-his country} at several European Courts and had suffered untold indignities as [a state prisoner]_{1074-a state prisoner} in the time of the tyrant [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} , used to declare in [[Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} 's drawing - room]_{1075-dona emilia 's drawing - room} that [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} had all the English qualities of character with a truly patriotic heart . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , raising [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's thin , red and tan face , could not detect the slightest quiver of a feature at what [he]_{5710-her husband} must have heard said of [his]_{5710-her husband} patriotism . Perhaps [he]_{5710-her husband} had just dismounted on [his]_{5710-her husband} return from [the mine]_{6274-the mine} ; [he]_{5710-her husband} was English enough to disregard the hottest hours of the day . [Basilio]_315-basilio , in a livery of white linen and a red sash , had squatted for a moment behind [his]_315-basilio heels to unstrap the heavy , blunt spurs in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} ; and then [the Senor Administrator]_{316-the senor administrator} would go up [the staircase]_{1079-the staircase} into [the gallery]_{1080-the gallery} . Rows of plants in pots , ranged on the balustrade between the pilasters of the arches , screened the corredor with their leaves and flowers from [the quadrangle below]_{1081-the quadrangle below} , whose paved space is the true hearthstone of [a South American house , where the quiet hours of domestic life]_{1082-a south american house , where the quiet hours of domestic life} are marked by the shifting of light and shadow on the flagstones . [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} was in the habit of crossing [the patio]_{1078-the patio} at five o'clock almost every day . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} chose to come over at tea - time because the English rite at [[Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} 's house]_{1084-dona emilia 's house} reminded [him]_{247-don jose} of the time [he]_{247-don jose} lived in [London]_51-london as [Minister Plenipotentiary to [the Court of St. James]_{1086-the court of st. james}]_{1085-minister plenipotentiary to the court of st. james} . [He]_{247-don jose} did not like tea ; and , usually , rocking [his]_{247-don jose} American chair , [his]_{247-don jose} neat little shiny boots crossed on the foot - rest , [he]_{247-don jose} would talk on and on with a sort of complacent virtuosity wonderful in [a man of [his]_{247-don jose} age]_{1087-a man of his age} , while [he]_{247-don jose} held the cup in [his]_{247-don jose} hands for a long time . [His]_{247-don jose} close - cropped head was perfectly white ; [his]_{247-don jose} eyes coalblack . On seeing [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} step into [the sala]_{1088-the sala} [he]_{247-don jose} would nod provisionally and go on to the end of the oratorial period . Only then [he]_{247-don jose} would say - " [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , [[my]_{247-don jose} friend]_{5635-my friend} , [you]_{298-don carlos} have ridden from [San Tome]_{65-san tome} in the heat of the day . Always the true English activity . No ? What ? "_{[247-don jose]} [He]_{247-don jose} drank up all the tea at once in one draught . This performance was invariably followed by a slight shudder and a low , involuntary " br - r - r - r , "_{[247-don jose]} which was not covered by the hasty exclamation , " Excellent ! "_{[247-don jose]} Then giving up the empty cup into [[his]_{247-don jose} young friend]_{1089-his young friend} 's hand , extended with a smile , [he]_{247-don jose} continued to expatiate upon the patriotic nature of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} for the simple pleasure of talking fluently , it seemed , while [his]_{247-don jose} reclining body jerked backwards and forwards in a rocking - chair of the sort exported from [the United States]_{1091-the united states} . The ceiling of [the largest drawing - room of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{1092-the largest drawing - room of the casa gould} extended [its]_{1092-the largest drawing - room of the casa gould} white level far above [his]_{247-don jose} head . The loftiness dwarfed the mixture of heavy , straight - backed Spanish chairs of brown wood with leathern seats , and European furniture , low , and cushioned all over , like [squat little monsters gorged to bursting with steel springs and horsehair]_{1094-squat little monsters gorged to bursting with steel springs and horsehair} . There were knick - knacks on little tables , mirrors let into the wall above marble consoles , square spaces of carpet under the two groups of armchairs , each presided over by a deep sofa ; smaller rugs scattered all over the floor of red tiles ; three windows from the ceiling down to the ground , opening on [a balcony]_{1095-a balcony} , and flanked by the perpendicular folds of the dark hangings . The stateliness of ancient days lingered between the four high , smooth walls , tinted a delicate primrose - colour ; and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} little head and shining coils of hair , sitting in a cloud of muslin and lace before a slender mahogany table , resembled [a fairy posed lightly before dainty philtres dispensed out of vessels of silver and porcelain]_{1096-a fairy posed lightly before dainty philtres dispensed out of vessels of silver and porcelain} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} knew the history of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . Worked in the early days mostly by means of lashes on the backs of [slaves]_1098-slaves , [its]_{596-the san tome mine} yield had been paid for in its own weight of human bones . [Whole tribes of [Indians]_318-indians]_{1099-whole tribes of indians} had perished in the exploitation ; and then [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was abandoned , since with this primitive method it had ceased to make a profitable return , no matter how many corpses were thrown into [its]_{596-the san tome mine} maw . Then it became forgotten . [It]_{6274-the mine} was rediscovered after the War of Independence . [An English company]_{1101-an english company} obtained the right to work [it]_{6274-the mine} , and found so rich a vein that neither the exactions of successive governments , nor the periodical raids of [recruiting officers]_{1102-recruiting officers} upon [the population of [paid miners [they]_{1101-an english company} had created]_{1104-paid miners they had created}]_{1103-the population of paid miners they had created} , could discourage [their]_{1101-an english company} perseverance . But in the end , during the long turmoil of pronunciamentos that followed the death of [the famous Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} , [the native miners]_{1105-the native miners} , incited to revolt by [the emissaries sent out from [the capital]_{6041-the capital}]_{1106-the emissaries sent out from the capital} , had risen upon [[their]_{1105-the native miners} English chiefs]_{925-their english chiefs} and murdered [them]_{925-their english chiefs} to [a man]_{771-a man} . The decree of confiscation which appeared immediately afterwards in the Diario Official , published in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta , began with the words : " Justly incensed at the grinding oppression of [foreigners]_{6297-foreigners} , actuated by sordid motives of gain rather than by love for [a country where [they]_{6297-foreigners} come impoverished to seek [their]_{6297-foreigners} fortunes]_{6298-a country where they come impoverished to seek their fortunes} , [the mining population of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{6299-the mining population of san tome} , etc . . . . "_{[771-a man]} and ended with the declaration : " [The chief of [the State]_{809-the state}]_{6300-the chief of the state} has resolved to exercise to the full [his]_{6300-the chief of the state} power of clemency . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} [, which by every law , international , human , and divine]_{6303-, which by every law , international , human , and divine} , reverts now to [the Government]_{57-the government} as [national property]_{6304-national property} , shall remain closed till the sword drawn for the sacred defence of liberal principles has accomplished its mission of securing the happiness of [[our]_6305-our beloved country]_{6306-our beloved country} . "_{[771-a man]} And for many years this was the last of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . What advantage that [Government]_{57-the government} had expected from the spoliation , it is impossible to tell now . [Costaguana]_8-costaguana was made with difficulty to pay a beggarly money compensation to [the families of [the victims]_{1112-the victims}]_{1111-the families of the victims} , and then the matter dropped out of diplomatic despatches . But afterwards [another Government]_{1113-another government} bethought [itself]_{1113-another government} of that valuable asset . It was an ordinary [Costaguana Government]_{78-the costaguana government} - the fourth in six years - but [it]_{78-the costaguana government} judged of [its]_{78-the costaguana government} opportunities sanely . [It]_{78-the costaguana government} remembered [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} with a secret conviction of its worthlessness in [their]_{78-the costaguana government} own hands , but with an ingenious insight into the various uses [a silver mine]_{1115-a silver mine} can be put to , apart from the sordid process of extracting the metal from under the ground . [The father of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould}]_{1116-the father of charles gould} , for a long time [one of [the most wealthy merchants of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{1118-the most wealthy merchants of costaguana}]_{1117-one of the most wealthy merchants of costaguana} , had already lost a considerable part of [his]_{1116-the father of charles gould} fortune in forced loans to [the successive Governments]_{1119-the successive governments} . [He]_{1116-the father of charles gould} was [a man of calm judgment]_{1120-a man of calm judgment} , who never dreamed of pressing [his]_{1116-the father of charles gould} claims ; and when , suddenly , the perpetual concession of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} was offered to [him]_{1116-the father of charles gould} in full settlement , [his]_{1116-the father of charles gould} alarm became extreme . [He]_{1116-the father of charles gould} was versed in the ways of [Governments]_{68-governments} . Indeed , the intention of this affair , though no doubt deeply meditated in the closet , lay open on the surface of the document presented urgently for [his]_{1116-the father of charles gould} signature . The third and most important clause stipulated that [the concession - holder]_{1122-the concession - holder} should pay at once to [the Government]_{1123-the government} five years ' royalties on the estimated output of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , senior , defended [himself]_{250-charles gould} from this fatal favour with many arguments and entreaties , but without success . [He]_{250-charles gould} knew nothing of mining ; [he]_{250-charles gould} had no means to put [his]_{250-charles gould} concession on the European market ; [the mine]_{6274-the mine} as a working concern did not exist . [The buildings]_{1126-the buildings} had been burnt down , [the mining plant]_{1127-the mining plant} had been destroyed , [the mining population]_{1128-the mining population} had disappeared from [the neighbourhood]_{703-the neighbourhood} years and years ago ; [the very road]_{1130-the very road} had vanished under a flood of tropical vegetation as effectually as if swallowed by [the sea]_{698-the sea} ; and [the main gallery]_{1132-the main gallery} had fallen in within a hundred yards from the entrance . It was no longer [an abandoned mine]_{1133-an abandoned mine} ; [it]_1134-it was [a wild , inaccessible , and rocky gorge of [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra}]_{1135-a wild , inaccessible , and rocky gorge of the sierra} , where vestiges of charred timber , some heaps of smashed bricks , and a few shapeless pieces of rusty iron could have been found under the matted mass of thorny creepers covering the ground . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [senior]_1136-senior , did not desire the perpetual possession of [that desolate locality]_{1137-that desolate locality} ; in fact , the mere vision of [it]_1138-it arising before [his]_{250-charles gould} mind in the still watches of the night had the power to exasperate [him]_{250-charles gould} into hours of hot and agitated insomnia . It so happened , however , that [the Finance Minister of the time]_{1139-the finance minister of the time} was a man to whom , in years gone by , [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} had , unfortunately , declined to grant some small pecuniary assistance , basing [his]_{250-charles gould} refusal on the ground that [the applicant]_{1140-the applicant} was [a notorious gambler and cheat]_{1141-a notorious gambler and cheat} , besides being more than half suspected of a robbery with violence on [a wealthy ranchero in [a remote country district]_{1143-a remote country district}]_{1142-a wealthy ranchero in a remote country district} , where [he]_{250-charles gould} was actually exercising the function of [a judge]_{1144-a judge} . Now , after reaching [his]_{250-charles gould} exalted position , [that politician]_{1145-that politician} had proclaimed [his]_{250-charles gould} intention to repay evil with good to [Senor Gould]_{320-senor gould} - [the poor man]_{1146-the poor man} . [He]_{250-charles gould} affirmed and reaffirmed this resolution in [the drawing - rooms of [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{1147-the drawing - rooms of sta . marta} , in a soft and implacable voice , and with such malicious glances that [[Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's best friends]_{1148-mr. gould 's best friends} advised [him]_{250-charles gould} earnestly to attempt no bribery to get the matter dropped . It would have been useless . Indeed , it would not have been a very safe proceeding . Such was also the opinion of [a stout , loud - voiced lady of French extraction]_{1149-a stout , loud - voiced lady of french extraction} , the daughter , [she]_{1149-a stout , loud - voiced lady of french extraction} said , of [an officer of high rank officier superieur de l'armee , who was accommodated with lodgings within the walls of [a secularized convent next door to [the Ministry of Finance]_{1152-the ministry of finance}]_{1151-a secularized convent next door to the ministry of finance}]_{1150-an officer of high rank officier superieur de l'armee , who was accommodated with lodgings within the walls of a secularized convent next door to the ministry of finance} . [That florid person]_{1153-that florid person} , when approached on behalf of [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} in a proper manner , and with a suitable present , shook [her]_{1153-that florid person} head despondently . [She]_{1153-that florid person} was good - natured , and [her]_{1153-that florid person} despondency was genuine . [She]_{1153-that florid person} imagined [she]_{1153-that florid person} could not take money in consideration of something [she]_{1153-that florid person} could not accomplish . [The friend of [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould}]_{1154-the friend of mr. gould} , charged with the delicate mission , used to say afterwards that [she]_{1153-that florid person} was [the only honest person closely or remotely connected with the Government [he]_{250-charles gould} had ever met]_{1155-the only honest person closely or remotely connected with the government he had ever met} . " No go , "_{[1153-that florid person]} [she]_{1153-that florid person} had said with a cavalier , husky intonation which was natural to [her]_{1153-that florid person} , and using turns of expression more suitable to [a child of [parents unknown]_{1157-parents unknown}]_{1156-a child of parents unknown} than to [the orphaned daughter of [a general officer]_{1159-a general officer}]_{1158-the orphaned daughter of a general officer} . " No ; it 's no go . Pas moyen , mon garcon . C'est dommage , tout de meme . Ah ! zut ! Je ne vole pas mon monde . Je ne suis pas ministre - moi ! Vous pouvez emporter votre petit sac . "_{[1153-that florid person]} For a moment , biting [her]_{1153-that florid person} carmine lip , [she]_{1153-that florid person} deplored inwardly the tyranny of the rigid principles governing the sale of [her]_{1153-that florid person} influence in high places . Then , significantly , and with a touch of impatience , " Allez , "_{[1153-that florid person]} [she]_{1153-that florid person} added , " et dites bien a votre bonhomme - entendez - vous ? - qu'il faut avaler la pilule . "_{[1153-that florid person]} After such a warning there was nothing for it but to sign and pay . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} had swallowed the pill , and it was as though it had been compounded of some subtle poison that acted directly on [his]_{250-charles gould} brain . [He]_{250-charles gould} became at once mine - ridden , and as [he]_{250-charles gould} was well read in light literature it took to [his]_{250-charles gould} mind the form of [the Old Man of [the Sea]_{6-the sea}]_{1160-the old man of the sea} fastened upon [his]_{250-charles gould} shoulders . [He]_{250-charles gould} also began to dream of [vampires]_{1161-vampires} . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} exaggerated to [himself]_{250-charles gould} the disadvantages of [his]_{250-charles gould} new position , because [he]_{250-charles gould} viewed it emotionally . [His]_{250-charles gould} position in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana was no worse than before . But [man]_718-man is [a desperately conservative creature]_{1163-a desperately conservative creature} , and the extravagant novelty of this outrage upon [his]_718-man purse distressed [his]_718-man sensibilities . [Everybody around [him]_{250-charles gould}]_{1164-everybody around him} was being robbed by [the grotesque and murderous bands that played [their]_{1165-the grotesque and murderous bands that played their game of governments and revolutions after the death of guzman bento} game of governments and revolutions after the death of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento}]_{1165-the grotesque and murderous bands that played their game of governments and revolutions after the death of guzman bento} . [His]_{250-charles gould} experience had taught [him]_{250-charles gould} that , however short the plunder might fall of [their]_{1165-the grotesque and murderous bands that played their game of governments and revolutions after the death of guzman bento} legitimate expectations , [no gang]_{1166-no gang} in possession of [the Presidential Palace]_{1167-the presidential palace} would be so incompetent as to suffer itself to be baffled by the want of a pretext . [The first casual colonel of the barefooted army of scarecrows that came along]_{1168-the first casual colonel of the barefooted army of scarecrows that came along} was able to expose with force and precision to [any mere civilian]_{1169-any mere civilian} [his]_{250-charles gould} titles to a sum of 10,000 dollars ; the while [his]_{250-charles gould} hope would be immutably fixed upon a gratuity , at any rate , of no less than a thousand . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} knew that very well , and , armed with resignation , had waited for better times . But to be robbed under the forms of legality and business was intolerable to [his]_{250-charles gould} imagination . [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [the father]_{5875-the father} , had one fault in [his]_{250-charles gould} sagacious and honourable character : [he]_{250-charles gould} attached too much importance to form . It is a failing common to [mankind , whose views are tinged by prejudices]_{1171-mankind , whose views are tinged by prejudices} . There was for [him]_{250-charles gould} in that affair a malignancy of perverted justice which , by means of a moral shock , attacked [his]_{250-charles gould} vigorous physique . " It will end by killing [me]_{250-charles gould} , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} used to affirm many times a day . And , in fact , since that time [he]_{250-charles gould} began to suffer from fever , from liver pains , and mostly from a worrying inability to think of anything else . [The Finance Minister]_{1172-the finance minister} could have formed no conception of the profound subtlety of [his]_{250-charles gould} revenge . Even [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's letters to [[his]_{250-charles gould} fourteen - year - old boy]_{1173-his fourteen - year - old boy} [Charles]_{250-charles gould} , then away in [England]_9-england for [his]_{250-charles gould} education , came at last to talk of practically nothing but [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [He]_{250-charles gould} groaned over the injustice , the persecution , the outrage of [that mine]_{1037-that mine} ; [he]_{250-charles gould} occupied whole pages in the exposition of the fatal consequences attaching to the possession of [that mine]_{1037-that mine} from every point of view , with every dismal inference , with words of horror at the apparently eternal character of that curse . For the Concession had been granted to [him]_{250-charles gould} and [[his]_{250-charles gould} descendants]_{1177-his descendants} for ever . [He]_{250-charles gould} implored [[his]_{250-charles gould} son]_{1178-his son} never to return to [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , never to claim any part of [his]_{1178-his son} inheritance there , because it was tainted by the infamous Concession ; never to touch it , never to approach it , to forget that [America]_38-america existed , and pursue a mercantile career in [Europe]_16-europe . And each letter ended with bitter self - reproaches for having stayed too long in that cavern of [thieves]_5681-thieves , [intriguers]_{1180-intriguers} , and [brigands]_{1181-brigands} . To be told repeatedly that [one]_994-one 's future is blighted because of the possession of [a silver mine]_{1115-a silver mine} is not , at the age of fourteen , a matter of prime importance as to its main statement ; but in its form it is calculated to excite a certain amount of wonder and attention . In course of time [the boy]_{5877-the boy} , at first only puzzled by the angry jeremiads , but rather sorry for [[his]_{5877-the boy} dad]_{1185-his dad} , began to turn the matter over in [his]_{5877-the boy} mind in such moments as [he]_{5877-the boy} could spare from play and study . In about a year [he]_{250-charles gould} had evolved from the lecture of the letters a definite conviction that there was [a silver mine in [the Sulaco province of [the Republic of Costaguana]_{685-the republic of costaguana}]_{1187-the sulaco province of the republic of costaguana} , where [poor Uncle [Harry]_{321-henry gould} had been shot by [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} a great many years before]_{1189-poor uncle harry had been shot by soldiers a great many years before}]_{1186-a silver mine in the sulaco province of the republic of costaguana , where poor uncle harry had been shot by soldiers a great many years before} . There was also connected closely with that mine a thing called the " iniquitous Gould Concession , "_{[1192-presidents]} apparently written on a paper which [[his]_{5877-the boy} father]_{1051-his father} desired ardently to " tear and fling into the faces "_{[1192-presidents]} of [presidents]_{1192-presidents} , [members of judicature]_{1193-members of judicature} , and [ministers of State]_{1194-ministers of state} . And this desire persisted , though the names of [these people]_{1195-these people} , [he]_{250-charles gould} noticed , seldom remained the same for a whole year together . This desire since the thing was iniquitous seemed quite natural to [the boy]_{5877-the boy} , though why the affair was iniquitous [he]_{250-charles gould} did not know . Afterwards , with advancing wisdom , [he]_{250-charles gould} managed to clear the plain truth of the business from the fantastic intrusions of [the Old Man of [the Sea]_{6-the sea}]_{1160-the old man of the sea} , [vampires]_{1161-vampires} , and ghouls , which had lent to [[his]_{5877-the boy} father]_{1051-his father} 's correspondence the flavour of a gruesome Arabian Nights tale . In the end , [the growing youth]_{1200-the growing youth} attained to as close an intimacy with [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} as [the old man who wrote these plaintive and enraged letters on [the other side of [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{1203-the other side of the sea}]_{1202-the old man who wrote these plaintive and enraged letters on the other side of the sea} . [He]_{250-charles gould} had been made several times already to pay heavy fines for neglecting to work [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , [he]_{250-charles gould} reported , besides other sums extracted from [him]_{250-charles gould} on account of future royalties , on the ground that [a man with such a valuable concession in [his]_{250-charles gould} pocket]_{1206-a man with such a valuable concession in his pocket} could not refuse [his]_{250-charles gould} financial assistance to [the Government of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{1207-the government of the republic} . The last of [his]_{250-charles gould} fortune was passing away from [him]_{250-charles gould} against worthless receipts , [he]_{250-charles gould} wrote , in a rage , whilst [he]_{250-charles gould} was being pointed out as [an individual who had known how to secure enormous advantages from the necessities of [[his]_{250-charles gould} country]_{6230-his country}]_{1209-an individual who had known how to secure enormous advantages from the necessities of his country} . And [the young man]_{1211-the young man} in [Europe]_16-europe grew more and more interested in that thing which could provoke such a tumult of words and passion . [He]_{1211-the young man} thought of it every day ; but [he]_{1211-the young man} thought of it without bitterness . It might have been an unfortunate affair for [[his]_{1211-the young man} poor dad]_{1212-his poor dad} , and the whole story threw a queer light upon the social and political life of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . The view [he]_{1211-the young man} took of it was sympathetic to [[his]_{1211-the young man} father]_{1051-his father} , yet calm and reflective . [His]_{1211-the young man} personal feelings had not been outraged , and it is difficult to resent with proper and durable indignation the physical or mental anguish of another organism , even if that other organism is [[one]_994-one 's own father]_{1215-one 's own father} . By the time [he]_{1211-the young man} was twenty [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had , in [his]_{1211-the young man} turn , fallen under the spell of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . But it was another form of enchantment , more suitable to [his]_{1211-the young man} youth , into whose magic formula there entered hope , vigour , and self - confidence , instead of weary indignation and despair . Left after [he]_{1211-the young man} was twenty to [his]_{1211-the young man} own guidance except for the severe injunction not to return to [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , [he]_{1211-the young man} had pursued [his]_{1211-the young man} studies in [Belgium]_69-belgium and [France]_70-france with the idea of qualifying for [a mining engineer]_{1217-a mining engineer} . But this scientific aspect of [his]_{1211-the young man} labours remained vague and imperfect in [his]_{1211-the young man} mind . [Mines]_1218-mines had acquired for [him]_{1211-the young man} a dramatic interest . [He]_{1211-the young man} studied [their]_1218-mines peculiarities from a personal point of view , too , as one would study the varied characters of [men]_552-men . [He]_{1211-the young man} visited [them]_1218-mines as one goes with curiosity to call upon [remarkable persons]_{1220-remarkable persons} . [He]_{1211-the young man} visited [mines in [Germany]_71-germany]_{1221-mines in germany} , in [Spain]_10-spain , in [Cornwall]_72-cornwall . [Abandoned workings]_{1222-abandoned workings} had for [him]_{1211-the young man} strong fascination . Their desolation appealed to [him]_{1211-the young man} like the sight of human misery , whose causes are varied and profound . They might have been worthless , but also they might have been misunderstood . [[His]_{1211-the young man} future wife]_{1223-his future wife} was the first , and perhaps the only person to detect this secret mood which governed the profoundly sensible , almost voiceless attitude of [this man]_{936-this man} towards [the world of material things]_{1225-the world of material things} . And at once [her]_{1223-his future wife} delight in [him]_{1211-the young man} , lingering with half - open wings like those birds that can not rise easily from a flat level , found a pinnacle from which to soar up into the skies . [They]_1226-they had become acquainted in [Italy]_37-italy , where [the future Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was staying with [an old and pale aunt who , years before]_{1227-an old and pale aunt who , years before} , had married [a middle - aged , impoverished Italian marquis]_{1228-a middle - aged , impoverished italian marquis} . [She]_{1223-his future wife} now mourned [that man , who had known how to give up [his]_{1211-the young man} life to the independence and unity of [his]_{1211-the young man} country]_{1229-that man , who had known how to give up his life to the independence and unity of his country} , who had known how to be as enthusiastic in [his]_{1211-the young man} generosity as [the youngest of those who fell for that very cause of which [old Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio}]_{1230-the youngest of those who fell for that very cause of which old giorgio viola} was a drifting relic , as a broken spar is suffered to float away disregarded after a naval victory . [The Marchesa]_{322-the marchesa} led a still , whispering existence , nun - like in [her]_{322-the marchesa} black robes and a white band over the forehead , in a corner of [the first floor of [an ancient and ruinous palace]_{1232-an ancient and ruinous palace} , whose big , empty halls downstairs sheltered under [their]_1226-they painted ceilings]_{1231-the first floor of an ancient and ruinous palace , whose big , empty halls downstairs sheltered under their painted ceilings} the harvests , the fowls , and even the cattle , together with [the whole family of [the tenant farmer]_{1234-the tenant farmer}]_{1233-the whole family of the tenant farmer} . [The two young people]_{1235-the two young people} had met in [Lucca]_73-lucca . After that meeting [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} visited [no mines]_{1236-no mines} , though [they]_{1235-the two young people} went together in [a carriage]_{1237-a carriage} , once , to see [some marble quarries]_{1238-some marble quarries} , where the work resembled mining in so far that it also was the tearing of the raw material of treasure from [the earth]_{617-the earth} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} did not open [his]_{250-charles gould} heart to [her]_{322-the marchesa} in any set speeches . [He]_{250-charles gould} simply went on acting and thinking in [her]_{322-the marchesa} sight . This is the true method of sincerity . One of [his]_{250-charles gould} frequent remarks was , " [I]_{250-charles gould} think sometimes that [poor father]_{6307-poor father} takes a wrong view of [that San Tome business]_{6308-that san tome business} . "_{[250-charles gould]} And [they]_{1235-the two young people} discussed that opinion long and earnestly , as if [they]_{1235-the two young people} could influence a mind across half [the globe]_{1240-the globe} ; but in reality [they]_{1235-the two young people} discussed it because the sentiment of love can enter into any subject and live ardently in remote phrases . For this natural reason these discussions were precious to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} engaged state . [Charles]_{250-charles gould} feared that [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , senior , was wasting [his]_{250-charles gould} strength and making [himself]_{250-charles gould} ill by [his]_{250-charles gould} efforts to get rid of the Concession . " [I]_{250-charles gould} fancy that this is not the kind of handling it requires , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} mused aloud , as if to [himself]_{250-charles gould} . And when [she]_{322-the marchesa} wondered frankly that [a man of character]_{558-a man of character} should devote [his]_{558-a man of character} energies to plotting and intrigues , [Charles]_{250-charles gould} would remark , with a gentle concern that understood [her]_{322-the marchesa} wonder , " [You]_{322-the marchesa} must not forget that [he]_{250-charles gould} was born [there]_5977-there . "_{[250-charles gould]} [She]_{322-the marchesa} would set [her]_{322-the marchesa} quick mind to work upon that , and then make the inconsequent retort , which [he]_{250-charles gould} accepted as perfectly sagacious , because , in fact , it was so - " Well , and [you]_{322-the marchesa} ? [You]_{322-the marchesa} were born [there]_5977-there , too . "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} knew [his]_{250-charles gould} answer . " That 's different . [I]_{322-the marchesa} 've been away ten years . [Dad]_323-dad never had such a long spell ; and it was more than thirty years ago . "_{[322-the marchesa]} [She]_{322-the marchesa} was the first person to whom [he]_{250-charles gould} opened [his]_{250-charles gould} lips after receiving the news of [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} 's death . " It has killed [him]_{250-charles gould} ! "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} said . [He]_{250-charles gould} had walked straight out of [town]_5824-town with the news , straight out before [him]_{250-charles gould} in the noonday sun on [the white road]_{1244-the white road} , and [his]_{250-charles gould} feet had brought [him]_{250-charles gould} face to face with [her]_{322-the marchesa} in [the hall of [the ruined palazzo]_{1246-the ruined palazzo}]_{1245-the hall of the ruined palazzo} , [a room magnificent and naked , with here and there a long strip of damask , black with damp and age , hanging down on a bare panel of the wall]_{1247-a room magnificent and naked , with here and there a long strip of damask , black with damp and age , hanging down on a bare panel of the wall} . It was furnished with exactly one gilt armchair , with a broken back , and an octagon columnar stand bearing a heavy marble vase ornamented with sculptured masks and garlands of flowers , and cracked from top to bottom . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was dusty with the white dust of [the road]_{923-the road} lying on [his]_{250-charles gould} boots , on [his]_{250-charles gould} shoulders , on [his]_{250-charles gould} cap with two peaks . Water dripped from under it all over [his]_{250-charles gould} face , and [he]_{250-charles gould} grasped a thick oaken cudgel in [his]_{250-charles gould} bare right hand . [She]_{322-the marchesa} went very pale under the roses of [her]_{322-the marchesa} big straw hat , gloved , swinging a clear sunshade , caught just as [she]_{322-the marchesa} was going out to meet [him]_{250-charles gould} at [the bottom of [the hill]_{1250-the hill}]_{1249-the bottom of the hill} , where three poplars stand near the wall of [a vineyard]_{1251-a vineyard} . " It has killed [him]_{250-charles gould} ! "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} repeated . " [He]_{250-charles gould} ought to have had many years yet . [We]_6311-we are [a long - lived family]_{6312-a long - lived family} . "_{[250-charles gould]} [She]_{322-the marchesa} was too startled to say anything ; [he]_{250-charles gould} was contemplating with a penetrating and motionless stare the cracked marble urn as though [he]_{250-charles gould} had resolved to fix its shape for ever in [his]_{250-charles gould} memory . It was only when , turning suddenly to [her]_{322-the marchesa} , [he]_{250-charles gould} blurted out twice , " [I]_{250-charles gould} 've come to [you]_{322-the marchesa} - [I]_{250-charles gould} 've come straight to [you]_{322-the marchesa} - , "_{[250-charles gould]} without being able to finish [his]_{250-charles gould} phrase , that the great pitifulness of that lonely and tormented death in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana came to [her]_{322-the marchesa} with the full force of its misery . [He]_{250-charles gould} caught hold of [her]_{322-the marchesa} hand , raised it to [his]_{250-charles gould} lips , and at that [she]_{322-the marchesa} dropped [her]_{322-the marchesa} parasol to pat [him]_{250-charles gould} on the cheek , murmured " [Poor boy]_{6313-poor boy} , "_{[322-the marchesa]} and began to dry [her]_{322-the marchesa} eyes under the downward curve of [her]_{322-the marchesa} hat - brim , very small in [her]_{322-the marchesa} simple , white frock , almost like [a lost child crying in the degraded grandeur of [the noble hall]_{1253-the noble hall}]_{1252-a lost child crying in the degraded grandeur of the noble hall} , while [he]_{250-charles gould} stood by [her]_{322-the marchesa} , again perfectly motionless in the contemplation of the marble urn . Afterwards [they]_1254-they went out for a long walk , which was silent till [he]_{250-charles gould} exclaimed suddenly - " Yes . But if [he]_{250-charles gould} had only grappled with it in a proper way ! "_{[250-charles gould]} And then [they]_1254-they stopped . Everywhere there were long shadows lying on [the hills]_{1255-the hills} , on [the roads]_{1256-the roads} , on [the enclosed fields of olive trees]_{1257-the enclosed fields of olive trees} ; the shadows of poplars , of wide chestnuts , of [farm buildings]_{1258-farm buildings} , of stone walls ; and in mid - air the sound of a bell , thin and alert , was like the throbbing pulse of the sunset glow . [Her]_{322-the marchesa} lips were slightly parted as though in surprise that [he]_{250-charles gould} should not be looking at [her]_{322-the marchesa} with [his]_{250-charles gould} usual expression . [His]_{250-charles gould} usual expression was unconditionally approving and attentive . [He]_{250-charles gould} was in [his]_{250-charles gould} talks with [her]_{322-the marchesa} the most anxious and deferential of [dictators]_{1259-dictators} , an attitude that pleased [her]_{322-the marchesa} immensely . It affirmed [her]_{322-the marchesa} power without detracting from [his]_{250-charles gould} dignity . [That slight girl]_{1260-that slight girl} , with [her]_{1260-that slight girl} little feet , little hands , little face attractively overweighted by great coils of hair ; with a rather large mouth , whose mere parting seemed to breathe upon [you]_1261-you the fragrance of frankness and generosity , had the fastidious soul of [an experienced woman]_{1262-an experienced woman} . [She]_{1260-that slight girl} was , before all things and all flatteries , careful of [her]_{1260-that slight girl} pride in the object of [her]_{1260-that slight girl} choice . But now [he]_{250-charles gould} was actually not looking at [her]_{322-the marchesa} at all ; and [his]_{250-charles gould} expression was tense and irrational , as is natural in [a man who elects to stare at nothing past [a young girl]_{1264-a young girl} 's head]_{1263-a man who elects to stare at nothing past a young girl 's head} . " Well , yes . It was iniquitous . [They]_6314-they corrupted [him]_{250-charles gould} thoroughly , [the poor old boy]_{6315-the poor old boy} . Oh ! why would n't [he]_{250-charles gould} let [me]_{250-charles gould} go back to [him]_{250-charles gould} ? But now [I]_{250-charles gould} shall know how to grapple with this . "_{[250-charles gould]} After pronouncing these words with immense assurance , [he]_{250-charles gould} glanced down at [her]_{322-the marchesa} , and at once fell a prey to distress , incertitude , and fear . The only thing [he]_{250-charles gould} wanted to know now , [he]_{250-charles gould} said , was whether [she]_{322-the marchesa} did love [him]_{250-charles gould} enough - whether [she]_{322-the marchesa} would have the courage to go with [him]_{250-charles gould} so far away ? [He]_{250-charles gould} put these questions to [her]_{322-the marchesa} in a voice that trembled with anxiety - for [he]_{250-charles gould} was [a determined man]_{1265-a determined man} . [She]_{322-the marchesa} did . [She]_{322-the marchesa} would . And immediately [the future hostess of [all the Europeans in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6176-all the europeans in sulaco}]_{1266-the future hostess of all the europeans in sulaco} had the physical experience of [the earth]_{617-the earth} falling away from under [her]_{322-the marchesa} . It vanished completely , even to the very sound of the bell . When [her]_{322-the marchesa} feet touched the ground again , the bell was still ringing in [the valley]_{1269-the valley} ; [she]_{322-the marchesa} put [her]_{322-the marchesa} hands up to [her]_{322-the marchesa} hair , breathing quickly , and glanced up and down [the stony lane]_{1270-the stony lane} . [It]_{1270-the stony lane} was reassuringly empty . Meantime , [Charles]_{250-charles gould} , stepping with one foot into [a dry and dusty ditch]_{1271-a dry and dusty ditch} , picked up the open parasol , which had bounded away from [them]_1272-them with a martial sound of drum taps . [He]_{250-charles gould} handed it to [her]_{322-the marchesa} soberly , a little crestfallen . [They]_1272-them turned back , and after [she]_{322-the marchesa} had slipped [her]_{322-the marchesa} hand on [his]_{250-charles gould} arm , the first words [he]_{250-charles gould} pronounced were - " It 's lucky that [we]_1272-them shall be able to settle in [a coast town]_{6316-a coast town} . [You]_{322-the marchesa} 've heard its name . [It]_{6316-a coast town} is [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [I]_{322-the marchesa} am so glad [poor father]_{6307-poor father} did get [that house]_{6318-that house} . [He]_{6307-poor father} bought [a big house]_{6319-a big house} [there]_5977-there years ago , in order that there should always be [a Casa Gould in [the principal town of what used to be called the Occidental Province]_{6322-the principal town of what used to be called the occidental province}]_{6321-a casa gould in the principal town of what used to be called the occidental province} . [I]_{322-the marchesa} lived [there]_5977-there once , as [a small boy]_{6324-a small boy} , with [[my]_{322-the marchesa} dear mother]_{6325-my dear mother} , for a whole year , while [poor father]_{6307-poor father} was away in [the United States]_{74-the united states} on business . [You]_{322-the marchesa} shall be [the new mistress of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{6327-the new mistress of the casa gould} . "_{[322-the marchesa]} And later , in [the inhabited corner of [the Palazzo]_{1274-the palazzo}]_{1273-the inhabited corner of the palazzo} above [the vineyards]_{1275-the vineyards} , [the marble hills]_{1276-the marble hills} , the pines and olives of [Lucca]_73-lucca , [he]_1277-he also said - " The name of [Gould]_{324-the casa gould} has been always highly respected in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [[My]_1277-he uncle]_{6328-my uncle} [Harry]_{321-henry gould} was [chief of [the State]_{809-the state}]_{6329-chief of the state} for some time , and has left a great name amongst [the first families]_{6331-the first families} . By this [I]_1277-he mean [the pure Creole families , who take no part in the miserable farce of governments]_{6332-the pure creole families , who take no part in the miserable farce of governments} . [Uncle Harry]_{325-uncle harry} was [no adventurer]_{6333-no adventurer} . In [Costaguana]_8-costaguana [we]_6334-we [Goulds]_{313-the goulds} are [no adventurers]_{6335-no adventurers} . [He]_1277-he was of [the country]_{567-the country} , and [he]_1277-he loved it , but [he]_1277-he remained essentially [an Englishman]_{6337-an englishman} in [his]_1277-he ideas . [He]_1277-he made use of the political cry of [his]_1277-he time . It was Federation . But [he]_1277-he was [no politician]_{6338-no politician} . [He]_1277-he simply stood up for social order out of pure love for rational liberty and from [his]_1277-he hate of oppression . There was no nonsense about [him]_1277-he . [He]_1277-he went to work in [his]_1277-he own way because it seemed right , just as [I]_1277-he feel [I]_1277-he must lay hold of [that mine]_{1037-that mine} . "_[1277-he] In such words [he]_1278-his talked to [her]_1279-her because [his]_1278-his memory was very full of [the country of [his]_1278-his childhood]_{1280-the country of his childhood} , [his]_1278-his heart of [his]_1278-his life with [that girl]_{1281-that girl} , and [his]_1278-his mind of [the San Tome Concession]_{1282-the san tome concession} . [He]_1278-his added that [he]_1278-his would have to leave [her]_1279-her for a few days to find [an American]_{1283-an american} , [a man from [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} , who was still somewhere in [Europe]_16-europe]_{1284-a man from san francisco , who was still somewhere in europe} . A few months before [he]_1278-his had made [his]_1278-his acquaintance in [an old historic [German town]_{1286-german town} , situated in [a mining district]_{1287-a mining district}]_{1285-an old historic german town , situated in a mining district} . [The American]_{1288-the american} had [[his]_{1288-the american} womankind]_{1289-his womankind} with [him]_{1288-the american} , but seemed lonely while [they]_1290-they were sketching all day long the old doorways and [the turreted corners of [the mediaeval houses]_{1292-the mediaeval houses}]_{1291-the turreted corners of the mediaeval houses} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had with [him]_{250-charles gould} the inseparable companionship of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [The other man]_{1294-the other man} was interested in mining enterprises , knew something of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , and was no stranger to the name of [Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [They]_1290-they had talked together with some intimacy which was made possible by the difference of [their]_1290-they ages . [Charles]_{250-charles gould} wanted now to find [that capitalist of shrewd mind and accessible character]_{1295-that capitalist of shrewd mind and accessible character} . [[His]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} 's fortune in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , which [he]_{250-charles gould} had supposed to be still considerable , seemed to have melted in the rascally crucible of revolutions . Apart from some ten thousand pounds deposited in [England]_9-england , there appeared to be nothing left except [the house in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1297-the house in sulaco} , a vague right of [forest exploitation]_{1298-forest exploitation} in [a remote and savage district]_{1299-a remote and savage district} , and [the San Tome Concession]_{1282-the san tome concession} , which had attended [[his]_{250-charles gould} poor father]_{1301-his poor father} to the very brink of the grave . [He]_{250-charles gould} explained those things . It was late when [they]_1290-they parted . [She]_1302-she had never before given [him]_{250-charles gould} such a fascinating vision of [herself]_1302-she . All the eagerness of youth for a strange life , for great distances , for a [future in which there was an air of adventure , of combat]_{1303-future in which there was an air of adventure , of combat} - a subtle thought of redress and conquest , had filled [her]_1302-she with an intense excitement , which [she]_1302-she returned to [the giver]_{1304-the giver} with a more open and exquisite display of tenderness . [He]_{250-charles gould} left [her]_1302-she to walk down [the hill]_{1250-the hill} , and directly [he]_{250-charles gould} found [himself]_{250-charles gould} alone [he]_{250-charles gould} became sober . That irreparable change a death makes in the course of [our]_1306-our daily thoughts can be felt in a vague and poignant discomfort of mind . It hurt [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} to feel that never more , by no effort of will , would [he]_{250-charles gould} be able to think of [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} in the same way [he]_{250-charles gould} used to think of [him]_{1051-his father} when [the poor man]_{1146-the poor man} was alive . [His]_{250-charles gould} breathing image was no longer in [his]_{250-charles gould} power . This consideration , closely affecting [his]_{250-charles gould} own identity , filled [his]_{250-charles gould} breast with a mournful and angry desire for action . In this [his]_{250-charles gould} instinct was unerring . Action is consolatory . It is [the enemy of thought]_{1309-the enemy of thought} and [the friend of flattering illusions]_{1310-the friend of flattering illusions} . Only in the conduct of [our]_1306-our action can [we]_1306-our find the sense of mastery over the Fates . For [his]_{250-charles gould} action , [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was obviously [the only field]_{1312-the only field} . It was imperative sometimes to know how to disobey the solemn wishes of [the dead]_{1313-the dead} . [He]_{250-charles gould} resolved firmly to make [his]_{250-charles gould} disobedience as thorough by way of atonement as it well could be . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} had been the cause of an absurd moral disaster ; [its]_{6274-the mine} working must be made a serious and moral success . [He]_{250-charles gould} owed it to [the dead man]_{1315-the dead man} 's memory . Such were the - properly speaking - emotions of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [His]_{250-charles gould} thoughts ran upon the means of raising a large amount of capital in [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} or elsewhere ; and incidentally there occurred to [him]_{250-charles gould} also the general reflection that the counsel of [the departed]_{1316-the departed} must be [an unsound guide]_{1317-an unsound guide} . [Not one of [them]_1319-them]_{1318-not one of them} could be aware beforehand what enormous changes the death of [any given individual]_{1320-any given individual} may produce in the very aspect of [the world]_{525-the world} . The latest phase in the history of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} knew from personal experience . It was in essence the history of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} married life . The mantle of [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} ' hereditary position in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco had descended amply upon [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} little person]_{1323-her little person} ; but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} would not allow the peculiarities of the strange garment to weigh down the vivacity of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} character , which was the sign of no mere mechanical sprightliness , but of an eager intelligence . It must not be supposed that [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's mind was masculine . [A woman with a masculine mind]_{1324-a woman with a masculine mind} is not [a being of superior efficiency]_{1325-a being of superior efficiency} ; [she]_{1324-a woman with a masculine mind} is simply a phenomenon of imperfect differentiation - interestingly barren and without importance . [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} 's intelligence being feminine led [her]_{307-dona emilia} to achieve the conquest of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , simply by lighting the way for [her]_{307-dona emilia} unselfishness and sympathy . [She]_{307-dona emilia} could converse charmingly , but [she]_{307-dona emilia} was not talkative . The wisdom of the heart having no concern with the erection or demolition of theories any more than with the defence of prejudices , has no random words at its command . The words it pronounces have the value of acts of integrity , tolerance , and compassion . [A woman]_{643-a woman} 's true tenderness , like the true virility of [man]_718-man , is expressed in action of a conquering kind . [The ladies of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6020-the ladies of sulaco} adored [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [They]_{6020-the ladies of sulaco} still look upon [me]_{248-mrs. gould} as something of [a monster]_{6340-a monster} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had said pleasantly to [one of [the three gentlemen from [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco}]_{1330-the three gentlemen from san francisco} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had to entertain in [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} new [Sulaco]_5-sulaco house]_{1331-her new sulaco house}]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} just about a year after [her]_{248-mrs. gould} marriage . [They]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} were [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} first visitors from abroad]_{1332-her first visitors from abroad} , and [they]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} had come to look at [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} jested most agreeably , [they]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} thought ; and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , besides knowing thoroughly what [he]_{250-charles gould} was about , had shown [himself]_{250-charles gould} [a real hustler]_{1334-a real hustler} . These facts caused [them]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} to be well disposed towards [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} . An unmistakable enthusiasm , pointed by a slight flavour of irony , made [her]_{248-mrs. gould} talk of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} absolutely fascinating to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} visitors]_{1337-her visitors} , and provoked [them]_{1337-her visitors} to grave and indulgent smiles in which there was a good deal of deference . Perhaps had [they]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} known how much [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was inspired by an idealistic view of success [they]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} would have been amazed at the state of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} mind as [the Spanish - American ladies]_{1338-the spanish - american ladies} had been amazed at the tireless activity of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} body . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} would - in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} own words - have been for [them]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} ' something of [a monster]_{6340-a monster} . " However , [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} were in essentials [a reticent couple]_{6341-a reticent couple} , and [[their]_{1329-one of the three gentlemen from san francisco she had to entertain in her new sulaco house} guests]_{6342-their guests} departed without the suspicion of any other purpose but simple profit in the working of [a silver mine]_{1115-a silver mine} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had out [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} own carriage , with two white mules]_{6344-her own carriage , with two white mules} , to drive [them]_{6344-her own carriage , with two white mules} down to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , whence [the Ceres]_{326-the ceres} was to carry [them]_{6344-her own carriage , with two white mules} off into [the Olympus of [plutocrats]_{6347-plutocrats}]_{6346-the olympus of plutocrats} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had snatched at the occasion of leave - taking to remark to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in a low , confidential mutter , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} This marks an epoch . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} loved [the patio of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} Spanish house]_{6349-her spanish house}]_{6348-the patio of her spanish house} . A broad flight of stone steps was overlooked silently from a niche in the wall by a Madonna in blue robes with [the crowned child]_{6350-the crowned child} sitting on [her]_{6350-the crowned child} arm . Subdued voices ascended in the early mornings from [the paved well of [the quadrangle]_{6352-the quadrangle}]_{6351-the paved well of the quadrangle} , with the stamping of horses and mules led out in pairs to drink at [the cistern]_{6353-the cistern} . A tangle of slender bamboo stems drooped its narrow , blade - like leaves over the square pool of water , and [the fat coachman]_{6354-the fat coachman} sat muffled up on the edge , holding lazily the ends of halters in [his]_{6354-the fat coachman} hand . [Barefooted servants]_{6355-barefooted servants} passed to and fro , issuing from dark , low doorways below ; [two laundry girls]_{6356-two laundry girls} with baskets of washed linen ; [the baker with the tray of bread made for the day]_{6357-the baker with the tray of bread made for the day} ; [Leonarda]_327-leonarda - [her]_{248-mrs. gould} own camerista - bearing high up , swung from [her]_327-leonarda hand raised above [her]_327-leonarda raven black head , a bunch of starched under - skirts dazzlingly white in the slant of sunshine . Then [the old porter]_{6358-the old porter} would hobble in , sweeping the flagstones , and [the house]_{969-the house} was ready for the day . [All the lofty rooms on three sides of [the quadrangle]_{6352-the quadrangle}]_{6360-all the lofty rooms on three sides of the quadrangle} opened into each other and into [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} , with [its]_{6362-the corredor} wrought - iron railings and a border of flowers , whence , like [the lady of [the mediaeval castle]_{6364-the mediaeval castle}]_{6363-the lady of the mediaeval castle} , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could witness from above all the departures and arrivals of [the Casa]_{5761-the casa} , to which the sonorous arched gateway lent an air of stately importance . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had watched [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} carriage]_{6366-her carriage} roll away with [the three guests]_{6367-the three guests} from [the north]_{6368-the north} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} smiled . [Their]_{6367-the three guests} three arms went up simultaneously to [their]_{6367-the three guests} three hats . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , [the fourth , in attendance]_{6369-the fourth , in attendance} , had already begun a pompous discourse . Then [she]_{248-mrs. gould} lingered . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} lingered , approaching [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face to the clusters of flowers here and there as if to give time to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} thoughts to catch up with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} slow footsteps along the straight vista of [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} . A fringed Indian hammock from [Aroa]_76-aroa , gay with coloured featherwork , had been swung judiciously in a corner that caught the early sun ; for the mornings are cool in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [The cluster of flor de noche buena]_{6371-the cluster of flor de noche buena} blazed in great masses before the open glass doors of [the reception rooms]_{6372-the reception rooms} . A big green parrot , brilliant like an emerald in a cage that flashed like gold , screamed out ferociously , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Viva Costaguana]_{328-viva costaguana} ! " then called twice mellifluously , "_{[327-leonarda]} [Leonarda]_327-leonarda ! [Leonarda]_327-leonarda ! " in imitation of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's voice , and suddenly took refuge in immobility and silence . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} reached the end of [the gallery]_{1080-the gallery} and put [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head through the door of [[[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's room]_{6375-her husband 's room} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with one foot on a low wooden stool , was already strapping [his]_{250-charles gould} spurs . [He]_{250-charles gould} wanted to hurry back to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , without coming in , glanced about [the room]_{5737-the room} . One tall , broad bookcase , with glass doors , was full of books ; but in the other , without shelves , and lined with red baize , were arranged firearms : Winchester carbines , revolvers , a couple of shot - guns , and even two pairs of double - barrelled holster pistols . Between [them]_6378-them , by [itself]_{6274-the mine} , upon a strip of scarlet velvet , hung an old cavalry sabre , once the property of [Don Enrique Gould]_{329-don enrique gould} , [the hero of [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province}]_{6379-the hero of the occidental province} , presented by [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , [the hereditary friend of [the family]_{6382-the family}]_{6381-the hereditary friend of the family} . Otherwise , the plastered white walls were completely bare , except for a water - colour sketch of [the San Tome mountain]_{6383-the san tome mountain} - the work of [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} [herself]_{307-dona emilia} . In the middle of the red - tiled floor stood two long tables littered with plans and papers , a few chairs , and a glass show - case containing specimens of ore from [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , looking at all these things in turn , wondered aloud why the talk of [these wealthy and enterprising men discussing the prospects , the working]_{6385-these wealthy and enterprising men discussing the prospects , the working} , and the safety of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} rendered [her]_{248-mrs. gould} so impatient and uneasy , whereas [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could talk of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} by the hour with [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} with unwearied interest and satisfaction . And dropping [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyelids expressively , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} added - "_{[327-leonarda]} What do [you]_1340-you feel about it , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} ? " Then , surprised at [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's silence , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} raised [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes , opened wide , as pretty as pale flowers . [He]_{5710-her husband} had done with the spurs , and , twisting [his]_{5710-her husband} moustache with both hands , horizontally , [he]_{5710-her husband} contemplated [her]_{248-mrs. gould} from the height of [his]_{5710-her husband} long legs with a visible appreciation of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} appearance . The consciousness of being thus contemplated pleased [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_[1340-you] [They]_1341-they are [considerable men]_{1342-considerable men} , " [he]_{5710-her husband} said . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i know . But have [you]_1343-you listened to [their]_1341-they conversation ? [They]_1341-they do n't seem to have understood anything [they]_1341-they have seen [here]_5665-here . " "_[1341-they] [They]_1341-they have seen [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [They]_1341-they have understood that to some purpose , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} interjected , in defence of [the visitors]_{6390-the visitors} ; and then [[his]_{5710-her husband} wife]_{725-his wife} mentioned the name of [the most considerable of [the three]_{713-the three}]_{6392-the most considerable of the three} . [He]_{5710-her husband} was considerable in finance and in industry . [His]_{5710-her husband} name was familiar to [many millions of people]_{6394-many millions of people} . [He]_{5710-her husband} was so considerable that [he]_{5710-her husband} would never have travelled so far away from the centre of [his]_{5710-her husband} activity if [the doctors]_{6395-the doctors} had not insisted , with veiled menaces , on [his]_{5710-her husband} taking a long holiday . "_[1341-they] [Mr. Holroyd]_305-holroyd 's sense of religion , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} pursued , "_{[305-holroyd]} was shocked and disgusted at the tawdriness of [the dressed - up saints in [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral}]_{1346-the dressed - up saints in the cathedral} - the worship , [he]_305-holroyd called it , of wood and tinsel . But it seemed to [me]_0-i that [he]_305-holroyd looked upon [[his]_305-holroyd own God]_{1348-his own god} as [a sort of influential partner , who gets [his]_305-holroyd share of profits in the endowment of churches]_{1349-a sort of influential partner , who gets his share of profits in the endowment of churches} . That 's a sort of idolatry . [He]_305-holroyd told [me]_0-i [he]_305-holroyd endowed [churches]_{1350-churches} every year , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} . " "_{[305-holroyd]} No end of [them]_{1350-churches} , " said [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , marvelling inwardly at the mobility of [her]_6396-her physiognomy . "_{[305-holroyd]} All over [the country]_{567-the country} . [He]_305-holroyd 's famous for that sort of munificence . " "_{[305-holroyd]} Oh , [he]_305-holroyd did n't boast , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} declared , scrupulously . "_{[305-holroyd]} [I]_0-i believe [he]_305-holroyd 's really [a good man]_{1352-a good man} , but so stupid ! [A poor Chulo who offers a little silver arm or leg to thank [[his]_305-holroyd god]_{1354-his god} for a cure]_{1353-a poor chulo who offers a little silver arm or leg to thank his god for a cure} is as rational and more touching . " "_{[305-holroyd]} [He]_305-holroyd 's at [the head of immense silver and iron interests]_{1355-the head of immense silver and iron interests} , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} observed . "_{[305-holroyd]} Ah , yes ! The religion of silver and iron . [He]_305-holroyd 's [a very civil man]_{1356-a very civil man} , though [he]_305-holroyd looked awfully solemn when [he]_305-holroyd first saw [the Madonna on the staircase]_{1357-the madonna on the staircase} , who 's only wood and paint ; but [he]_305-holroyd said nothing to [me]_0-i . [[My]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} [Charley]_{250-charles gould} , [I]_0-i heard [those men]_{1359-those men} talk among [themselves]_{1359-those men} . Can it be that [they]_{1359-those men} really wish to become , for an immense consideration , drawers of water and hewers of wood to [all the countries and nations of [the earth]_{617-the earth}]_{1360-all the countries and nations of the earth} ? " "_{[771-a man]} [A man]_{771-a man} must work to some end , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said , vaguely . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , frowning , surveyed [him]_{1363-the poor boy} from head to foot . With [his]_{1363-the poor boy} riding breeches , leather leggings an article of apparel never before seen in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , a Norfolk coat of grey flannel , and those great flaming moustaches , [he]_{1363-the poor boy} suggested [an officer of cavalry]_{6397-an officer of cavalry} turned [gentleman farmer]_{6398-gentleman farmer} . This combination was gratifying to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's tastes . "_{[771-a man]} How thin [the poor boy]_{1363-the poor boy} is ! " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thought . "_{[1363-the poor boy]} [He]_{1363-the poor boy} overworks [himself]_{1363-the poor boy} . " But there was no denying that [his]_{1363-the poor boy} fine - drawn , keen red face , and [[his]_{1363-the poor boy} whole , long - limbed , lank person]_{6399-his whole , long - limbed , lank person} had an air of breeding and distinction . And [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} relented . "_{[1363-the poor boy]} [I]_0-i only wondered what [you]_{1363-the poor boy} felt , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} murmured , gently . During the last few days , as it happened , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had been kept too busy thinking twice before [he]_{250-charles gould} spoke to have paid much attention to the state of [his]_{250-charles gould} feelings . But [theirs]_6400-theirs was a successful match , and [he]_{250-charles gould} had no difficulty in finding [his]_{250-charles gould} answer . "_{[1363-the poor boy]} The best of [my]_0-i feelings are in [your]_0-i keeping , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} , " [he]_{250-charles gould} said , lightly ; and there was so much truth in that obscure phrase that [he]_{250-charles gould} experienced towards [her]_{248-mrs. gould} at the moment a great increase of gratitude and tenderness . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , however , did not seem to find this answer in the least obscure . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} brightened up delicately ; already [he]_{250-charles gould} had changed [his]_{250-charles gould} tone . "_[0-i] But there are facts . The worth of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} - as [a mine]_{1366-a mine} - is beyond doubt . It shall make [us]_1367-us very wealthy . The mere working of it is a matter of technical knowledge , which [I]_0-i have - which [ten thousand other men]_{1368-ten thousand other men} in [the world]_{525-the world} have . But its safety , its continued existence as [an enterprise]_{1370-an enterprise} , giving a return to [men]_552-men - to [strangers]_{982-strangers} , comparative [strangers]_{982-strangers} - who invest money in it , is left altogether in [my]_0-i hands . [I]_0-i have inspired confidence in [a man of wealth and position]_{1374-a man of wealth and position} . [You]_1375-you seem to think this perfectly natural - do [you]_1375-you ? Well , [I]_0-i do n't know . [I]_0-i do n't know why [I]_0-i have ; but it is a fact . This fact makes everything possible , because without it [I]_0-i would never have thought of disregarding [[my]_0-i father]_{1376-my father} 's wishes . [I]_0-i would never have disposed of the Concession as [a speculator]_{1377-a speculator} disposes of a valuable right to [a company]_{1378-a company} - for cash and shares , to grow rich eventually if possible , but at any rate to put some money at once in [his]_{1376-my father} pocket . No . Even if it had been feasible - which [I]_0-i doubt - [I]_0-i would not have done so . [Poor father]_{6307-poor father} did not understand . [He]_{6307-poor father} was afraid [I]_0-i would hang on to the ruinous thing , waiting for just some such chance , and waste [my]_0-i life miserably . That was the true sense of [his]_{1376-my father} prohibition , which [we]_1380-we have deliberately set aside . " [They]_1380-we were walking up and down [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} . [Her]_6402-her head just reached to [his]_{1376-my father} shoulder . [His]_{1376-my father} arm , extended downwards , was about [her]_6402-her waist . [His]_{1376-my father} spurs jingled slightly . "_{[1376-my father]} [He]_{1376-my father} had not seen [me]_0-i for ten years . [He]_{1376-my father} did not know [me]_0-i . [He]_{1376-my father} parted from [me]_0-i for [my]_0-i sake , and [he]_{1376-my father} would never let [me]_0-i come back . [He]_{1376-my father} was always talking in [his]_{1376-my father} letters of leaving [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , of abandoning everything and making [his]_{1376-my father} escape . But [he]_{1376-my father} was too valuable [a prey]_{1381-a prey} . [They]_1382-they would have thrown [him]_{1376-my father} into one of [[their]_1382-they prisons]_{1383-their prisons} at the first suspicion . " [His]_{1376-my father} spurred feet clinked slowly . [He]_{1376-my father} was bending over [[his]_{1376-my father} wife]_{725-his wife} as [they]_6404-they walked . The big parrot , turning its head askew , followed [their]_6404-they pacing figures with a round , unblinking eye . "_[1382-they] [He]_{1376-my father} was [a lonely man]_{1384-a lonely man} . Ever since [I]_0-i was ten years old [he]_{1376-my father} used to talk to [me]_0-i as if [I]_0-i had been grown up . When [I]_0-i was in [Europe]_16-europe [he]_{1376-my father} wrote to [me]_0-i every month . Ten , twelve pages every month of [my]_0-i life for ten years . And , after all , [he]_{1376-my father} did not know [me]_0-i ! Just think of it - ten whole years away ; the years [I]_0-i was growing up into [a man]_{771-a man} . [He]_{1376-my father} could not know [me]_0-i . Do [you]_1386-you think [he]_{1376-my father} could ? " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} shook [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head negatively ; which was just what [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} had expected from the strength of the argument . But [she]_{248-mrs. gould} shook [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head negatively only because [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thought that [no one]_{602-no one} could know [her]_{248-mrs. gould} [Charles]_{250-charles gould} - really know [him]_{250-charles gould} for what [he]_{250-charles gould} was but [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} . The thing was obvious . It could be felt . It required no argument . And [poor Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , senior , who had died too soon to ever hear of [their]_6407-their engagement , remained too shadowy a figure for [her]_{248-mrs. gould} to be credited with knowledge of any sort whatever . "_{[1376-my father]} No , [he]_{1376-my father} did not understand . In [my]_0-i view [this mine]_{1387-this mine} could never have been a thing to sell . Never ! After all [his]_{1376-my father} misery [I]_0-i simply could not have touched it for money alone , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} pursued : and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} pressed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head to [his]_{250-charles gould} shoulder approvingly . [These two young people]_{6408-these two young people} remembered the life which had ended wretchedly just when [their]_{6408-these two young people} own lives had come together in that splendour of hopeful love , which to the most sensible minds appears like a triumph of good over all the evils of [the earth]_{617-the earth} . A vague idea of rehabilitation had entered the plan of [their]_{6408-these two young people} life . That it was so vague as to elude the support of argument made it only the stronger . It had presented itself to [them]_{6408-these two young people} at the instant when [the woman]_{5734-the woman} 's instinct of devotion and [the man]_{543-the man} 's instinct of activity receive from the strongest of illusions [their]_{6408-these two young people} most powerful impulse . The very prohibition imposed the necessity of success . It was as if [they]_{6408-these two young people} had been morally bound to make good [their]_{6408-these two young people} vigorous view of life against the unnatural error of weariness and despair . If the idea of wealth was present to [them]_{6408-these two young people} it was only in so far as it was bound with that other success . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [an orphan from early childhood and without fortune , brought up in an atmosphere of intellectual interests]_{6412-an orphan from early childhood and without fortune , brought up in an atmosphere of intellectual interests} , had never considered the aspects of great wealth . [They]_6413-they were too remote , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had not learned that they were desirable . On the other hand , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had not known anything of absolute want . Even the very poverty of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} aunt]_{6414-her aunt} , [the Marchesa]_{322-the marchesa} , had nothing intolerable to a refined mind ; it seemed in accord with a great grief : it had the austerity of a sacrifice offered to a noble ideal . Thus even the most legitimate touch of materialism was wanting in [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's character . [The dead man of whom [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thought with tenderness because [he]_{6415-the dead man of whom she thought with tenderness because he was charley 's father} was [[Charley]_{250-charles gould} 's father]_{6416-charley 's father}]_{6415-the dead man of whom she thought with tenderness because he was charley 's father} and with some impatience because [he]_{6415-the dead man of whom she thought with tenderness because he was charley 's father} had been weak , must be put completely in the wrong . Nothing else would do to keep [their]_{6408-these two young people} prosperity without a stain on its only real , on its immaterial side ! [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , on [his]_{250-charles gould} part , had been obliged to keep the idea of wealth well to the fore ; but [he]_{250-charles gould} brought it forward as a means , not as an end . Unless [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was good business it could not be touched . [He]_{250-charles gould} had to insist on that aspect of the enterprise . It was [his]_{250-charles gould} lever to move [men who had capital]_{6418-men who had capital} . And [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} believed in [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [He]_{250-charles gould} knew everything that could be known of it . [His]_{250-charles gould} faith in [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was contagious , though it was not served by a great eloquence ; but [business men]_{6421-business men} are frequently as sanguine and imaginative as [lovers]_6422-lovers . [They]_{6421-business men} are affected by a personality much oftener than [people]_5626-people would suppose ; and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , in [his]_{250-charles gould} unshaken assurance , was absolutely convincing . Besides , it was a matter of common knowledge to [the men to whom [he]_{250-charles gould} addressed [himself]_{250-charles gould} that mining in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{6424-the men to whom he addressed himself that mining in costaguana} was a game that could be made considerably more than worth the candle . [The men of affairs]_{6425-the men of affairs} knew that very well . The real difficulty in touching it was elsewhere . Against that there was an implication of calm and implacable resolution in [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's very voice . [Men of affairs]_{6426-men of affairs} venture sometimes on acts that the common judgment of [the world]_{525-the world} would pronounce absurd ; [they]_{6426-men of affairs} make [their]_{6426-men of affairs} decisions on apparently impulsive and human grounds . "_[0-i] Very well , " had said [the considerable personage to whom [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} on [his]_{250-charles gould} way out through [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco}]_{6428-the considerable personage to whom charles gould on his way out through san francisco} had lucidly exposed [his]_{250-charles gould} point of view . "_[0-i] Let [us]_1388-us suppose that the mining affairs of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco are taken in hand . There would then be in it : first , [the house of [Holroyd]_305-holroyd]_{1389-the house of holroyd} , which is all right ; then , [Mr. Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [a citizen of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{1390-a citizen of costaguana} , who is also all right ; and , lastly , [the Government of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{1207-the government of the republic} . So far this resembles the first start of [the Atacama nitrate fields]_{1393-the atacama nitrate fields} , where there was [a financing house]_{1394-a financing house} , [a gentleman of the name of Edwards]_{1395-a gentleman of the name of edwards} , and - a Government ; or , rather , two Governments - [two South American Governments]_{1396-two south american governments} . And [you]_1397-you know what came of it . War came of it ; devastating and prolonged war came of it , [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} . However , here [we]_1388-us possess the advantage of having only [one South American Government]_{1398-one south american government} hanging around for plunder out of the deal . It is an advantage ; but then there are degrees of badness , and that Government is [the Costaguana Government]_{78-the costaguana government} . " Thus spoke [the considerable personage]_{6429-the considerable personage} , [the millionaire endower of [churches]_{1350-churches}]_{6430-the millionaire endower of churches} on a scale befitting the greatness of [[his]_{6429-the considerable personage} native land]_{6432-his native land} - the same to whom [the doctors]_{6395-the doctors} used the language of horrid and veiled menaces . [He]_{6429-the considerable personage} was [a big - limbed , deliberate man , whose quiet burliness lent to an ample silk - faced frock - coat]_{6434-a big - limbed , deliberate man , whose quiet burliness lent to an ample silk - faced frock - coat} a superfine dignity . [His]_{6429-the considerable personage} hair was iron grey , [his]_{6429-the considerable personage} eyebrows were still black , and [his]_{6429-the considerable personage} massive profile was the profile of [a Caesar]_{6435-a caesar} 's head on an old Roman coin . But [his]_{6429-the considerable personage} parentage was German and Scotch and English , with remote strains of Danish and French blood , giving [him]_{6429-the considerable personage} the temperament of [a Puritan and an insatiable imagination of conquest]_{6436-a puritan and an insatiable imagination of conquest} . [He]_{6429-the considerable personage} was completely unbending to [[his]_{6429-the considerable personage} visitor]_{6437-his visitor} , because of the warm introduction [the visitor]_{6438-the visitor} had brought from [Europe]_16-europe , and because of an irrational liking for earnestness and determination wherever met , to whatever end directed . "_{[250-charles gould]} [The Costaguana Government]_{78-the costaguana government} shall play [its]_{78-the costaguana government} hand for all it 's worth - and do n't [you]_1399-you forget it , [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} . Now , what is [Costaguana]_8-costaguana ? It is the bottomless pit of 10 per cent . loans and other fool investments . European capital has been flung into [it]_8-costaguana with both hands for years . Not [ours]_1400-we , though . [We]_1400-we in [this country]_{990-this country} know just about enough to keep indoors when it rains . [We]_1400-we can sit and watch . Of course , some day [we]_1400-we shall step in . [We]_1400-we are bound to . But there 's no hurry . Time itself has got to wait on [the greatest country in the whole of [God]_259-god 's Universe]_{1402-the greatest country in the whole of god 's universe} . [We]_1400-we shall be giving the word for everything : industry , trade , law , journalism , art , politics , and religion , from [Cape Horn]_{79-cape horn} clear over to [Smith 's Sound]_{80-smith 's sound} , and beyond , too , if anything worth taking hold of turns up at [the North Pole]_{81-the north pole} . And then [we]_1400-we shall have the leisure to take in hand [the outlying islands]_{1403-the outlying islands} and continents of [the earth]_{617-the earth} . [We]_1400-we shall run [the world]_{525-the world} 's business whether [the world]_{525-the world} likes it or not . [The world]_{525-the world} ca n't help it - and neither can [we]_1400-we , [I]_0-i guess . " By this [he]_0-i meant to express [his]_0-i faith in destiny in words suitable to [his]_0-i intelligence , which was unskilled in the presentation of general ideas . [His]_0-i intelligence was nourished on facts ; and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , whose imagination had [been permanently affected by the one great fact of a silver mine]_{6439-been permanently affected by the one great fact of a silver mine} , had no objection to this theory of [the world]_{525-the world} 's future . If it had seemed distasteful for a moment it was because the sudden statement of such vast eventualities dwarfed almost to nothingness the actual matter in hand . [He]_{250-charles gould} and [his]_{250-charles gould} plans and all the mineral wealth of [the Occidental Province]_{82-the occidental province} appeared suddenly robbed of every vestige of magnitude . The sensation was disagreeable ; but [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was not dull . Already [he]_{250-charles gould} felt that [he]_{250-charles gould} was producing a favourable impression ; the consciousness of that flattering fact helped [him]_{250-charles gould} to a vague smile , which [[his]_{250-charles gould} big interlocutor]_{6441-his big interlocutor} took for a smile of discreet and admiring assent . [He]_{250-charles gould} smiled quietly , too ; and immediately [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with that mental agility [mankind]_6186-mankind will display in defence of a cherished hope , reflected that the very apparent insignificance of [his]_{250-charles gould} aim would help [him]_{250-charles gould} to success . [His]_{250-charles gould} personality and [[his]_{250-charles gould} mine]_{592-his mine} would be taken up because it was a matter of no great consequence , one way or another , to [a man who referred [his]_{250-charles gould} action to such a prodigious destiny]_{6444-a man who referred his action to such a prodigious destiny} . And [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was not humiliated by this consideration , because the thing remained as big as ever for [him]_{250-charles gould} . [Nobody else]_{6445-nobody else} 's vast conceptions of destiny could diminish the aspect of [his]_{250-charles gould} desire for the redemption of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . In comparison to the correctness of [his]_{250-charles gould} aim , definite in space and absolutely attainable within a limited time , [the other man]_{1294-the other man} appeared for an instant as [a dreamy idealist of no importance]_{6448-a dreamy idealist of no importance} . [The great man , massive and benignant]_{6449-the great man , massive and benignant} , had been looking at [him]_{250-charles gould} thoughtfully ; when [he]_{6449-the great man , massive and benignant} broke the short silence it was to remark that concessions flew about thick in the air of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . [Any simple soul that just yearned to be taken in]_{6450-any simple soul that just yearned to be taken in} could bring down a concession at the first shot . "_[0-i] [[Our]_1408-our consuls]_{1409-our consuls} get [their]_{1409-our consuls} mouths stopped with [them]_{1409-our consuls} , " [he]_{6449-the great man , massive and benignant} continued , with a twinkle of genial scorn in [his]_{6449-the great man , massive and benignant} eyes . But in a moment [he]_{6449-the great man , massive and benignant} became grave . "_{[1409-our consuls]} [A conscientious , upright man , that cares nothing for boodle]_{1410-a conscientious , upright man , that cares nothing for boodle} , and keeps clear of [their]_{1409-our consuls} intrigues , conspiracies , and factions , soon gets [his]_{1410-a conscientious , upright man , that cares nothing for boodle} passports . See that , [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} ? [Persona non grata]_{1411-persona non grata} . That 's the reason [[our]_1408-our Government]_{1412-our government} is never properly informed . On the other hand , [Europe]_16-europe must be kept out of [this continent]_{5639-this continent} , and for proper interference on [our]_1408-our part the time is not yet ripe , [I]_0-i dare say . But [we]_1408-our here - [we]_1408-our are not [[this country]_{990-this country} 's Government]_{1415-this country 's government} , neither are [we]_1408-our [simple souls]_{1416-simple souls} . [Your]_{250-charles gould} affair is all right . The main question for [us]_1408-our is whether [the second partner]_{1417-the second partner} , and that 's [you]_{250-charles gould} , is the right sort to hold [his]_{1417-the second partner} own against [the third and unwelcome partner]_{1418-the third and unwelcome partner} , which is one or another of [the high and mighty robber gangs that run [the Costaguana Government]_{1420-the costaguana government}]_{1419-the high and mighty robber gangs that run the costaguana government} . What do [you]_{250-charles gould} think , [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} , eh ? " [He]_{250-charles gould} bent forward to look steadily into the unflinching eyes of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , who , remembering the large box full of [[his]_0-i father]_{1051-his father} 's letters , put the accumulated scorn and bitterness of many years into the tone of [his]_0-i answer - "_{[250-charles gould]} As far as the knowledge of [these men]_{1421-these men} and [their]_{1421-these men} methods and [their]_{1421-these men} politics is concerned , [I]_0-i can answer for [myself]_0-i . [I]_0-i have been fed on that sort of knowledge since [I]_0-i was [a boy]_{1422-a boy} . [I]_0-i am not likely to fall into mistakes from excess of optimism . " "_{[250-charles gould]} Not likely , eh ? That 's all right . Tact and a stiff upper lip is what [you]_{250-charles gould} 'll want ; and [you]_{250-charles gould} could bluff a little on the strength of [your]_{250-charles gould} backing . Not too much , though . [We]_1423-we will go with [you]_{250-charles gould} as long as the thing runs straight . But [we]_1423-we wo n't be drawn into any large trouble . This is the experiment which [I]_0-i am willing to make . There is some risk , and [we]_1423-we will take it ; but if [you]_{250-charles gould} ca n't keep up [your]_{250-charles gould} end , [we]_1423-we will stand [our]_1423-we loss , of course , and then - [we]_1423-we 'll let the thing go . [This mine]_{1387-this mine} can wait ; it has been shut up before , as [you]_{250-charles gould} know . [You]_{250-charles gould} must understand that under no circumstances will [we]_1423-we consent to throw good money after bad . " Thus [the great personage]_{6452-the great personage} had spoken then , in [[his]_{6452-the great personage} own private office]_{6453-his own private office} , in [a great city where [other men very considerable in the eyes of [a vain populace]_{6456-a vain populace}]_{6455-other men very considerable in the eyes of a vain populace} waited with alacrity upon a wave of [his]_{6452-the great personage} hand]_{6454-a great city where other men very considerable in the eyes of a vain populace waited with alacrity upon a wave of his hand} . And rather more than a year later , during [his]_{6452-the great personage} unexpected appearance in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , [he]_{6452-the great personage} had emphasized [his]_{6452-the great personage} uncompromising attitude with a freedom of sincerity permitted to [his]_{6452-the great personage} wealth and influence . [He]_{6452-the great personage} did this with the less reserve , perhaps , because the inspection of what had been done , and more still the way in which successive steps had been taken , had impressed [him]_{6452-the great personage} with the conviction that [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was perfectly capable of keeping up [his]_{6452-the great personage} end . "_{[1425-this young fellow]} [This young fellow]_{1425-this young fellow} , " [he]_{6452-the great personage} thought to [himself]_{6452-the great personage} , "_{[1425-this young fellow]} may yet become a power in [the land]_{691-the land} . " This thought flattered [him]_{6452-the great personage} , for hitherto the only account of [this young man]_{6457-this young man} [he]_{6452-the great personage} could give to [[his]_{6452-the great personage} intimates]_{6458-his intimates} was - "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i brother - in - law]_{1427-my brother - in - law} met [him]_{1425-this young fellow} in [one of [these one - horse old German towns]_{1429-these one - horse old german towns}]_{1428-one of these one - horse old german towns} , near [some mines]_{1430-some mines} , and sent [him]_{1425-this young fellow} on to [me]_0-i with a letter . [He]_{1425-this young fellow} 's [one of [the Costaguana Goulds]_{313-the goulds}]_{1431-one of the costaguana goulds} , [pure - bred Englishmen , but all born in [the country]_{567-the country}]_{1432-pure - bred englishmen , but all born in the country} . [[His]_{1425-this young fellow} uncle]_{1434-his uncle} went into politics , was [the last Provincial President of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1435-the last provincial president of sulaco} , and got shot after a battle . [[His]_{1425-this young fellow} father]_{1051-his father} was [a prominent business man in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{1437-a prominent business man in sta . marta} , tried to keep clear of [their]_1438-their politics , and died ruined after a lot of revolutions . And that 's [[your]_0-i Costaguana]_{1439-your costaguana} in a nutshell . " Of course , [he]_{1425-this young fellow} was too great [a man]_{771-a man} to be questioned as to [his]_{1425-this young fellow} motives , even by [[his]_{1425-this young fellow} intimates]_{6458-his intimates} . [The outside world]_{6461-the outside world} was at liberty to wonder respectfully at the hidden meaning of [his]_{1425-this young fellow} actions . [He]_{1425-this young fellow} was so great [a man]_{771-a man} that [his]_{1425-this young fellow} lavish patronage of the "_{[1439-your costaguana]} purer forms of Christianity " which in its naive form of church - building amused [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was looked upon by [[his]_{1425-this young fellow} fellow - citizens]_{6463-his fellow - citizens} as the manifestation of [a pious and humble spirit]_{6464-a pious and humble spirit} . But in [his]_{1425-this young fellow} own circles of the financial world the taking up of such a thing as [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} was regarded with respect , indeed , but rather as a subject for discreet jocularity . It was [a great man]_{6466-a great man} 's caprice . In the great Holroyd building an enormous pile of iron , glass , and blocks of stone at [the corner of [two streets]_{6468-two streets}]_{6467-the corner of two streets} , cobwebbed aloft by the radiation of telegraph wires the heads of [principal departments]_{6469-principal departments} exchanged humorous glances , which meant that [they]_{6463-his fellow - citizens} were not let into the secrets of the San Tome business . The [Costaguana]_8-costaguana mail it was never large - one fairly heavy envelope was taken unopened straight into [[the great man]_{6470-the great man} 's room]_{6471-the great man 's room} , and no instructions dealing with it had ever been issued thence . [The office]_{6472-the office} whispered that [he]_{1425-this young fellow} answered personally - and not by dictation either , but actually writing in [his]_{1425-this young fellow} own hand , with pen and ink , and , it was to be supposed , taking a copy in [his]_{1425-this young fellow} own private press copy - book , inaccessible to profane eyes . [Some scornful young men]_{6473-some scornful young men} , insignificant pieces of minor machinery in [that eleven - storey - high workshop of great affairs]_{6474-that eleven - storey - high workshop of great affairs} , expressed frankly [their]_{6473-some scornful young men} private opinion that [the great chief]_{6475-the great chief} had done at last something silly , and was ashamed of [his]_{1425-this young fellow} folly ; others , elderly and insignificant , but full of romantic reverence for the business that had devoured [their]_{6473-some scornful young men} best years , used to mutter darkly and knowingly that this was a portentous sign ; that the Holroyd connection meant by - and - by to get hold of [the whole Republic of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{6476-the whole republic of costaguana} , lock , stock , and barrel . But , in fact , the hobby theory was the right one . It interested [the great man]_{6470-the great man} to attend personally to [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} ; it interested [him]_{1425-this young fellow} so much that [he]_{1425-this young fellow} allowed this hobby to give a direction to the first complete holiday [he]_{1425-this young fellow} had taken for quite a startling number of years . [He]_{1425-this young fellow} was not running [a great enterprise]_{6479-a great enterprise} [there]_5977-there ; [no mere railway board]_{6481-no mere railway board} or [industrial corporation]_{6482-industrial corporation} . [He]_{1425-this young fellow} was running [a man]_{771-a man} ! A success would have pleased [him]_{1425-this young fellow} very much on refreshingly novel grounds ; but , on the other side of the same feeling , it was incumbent upon [him]_{1425-this young fellow} to cast it off utterly at the first sign of failure . [A man]_{771-a man} may be thrown off . The papers had unfortunately trumpeted all over [the land]_{691-the land} [his]_{1425-this young fellow} journey to [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . If [he]_{1425-this young fellow} was pleased at the way [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was going on , [he]_{1425-this young fellow} infused an added grimness into [his]_{1425-this young fellow} assurances of support . Even at the very last interview , half an hour or so before [he]_{1425-this young fellow} rolled out of [the patio]_{1078-the patio} , hat in hand , behind [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's white mules , [he]_0-i had said in [[Charles]_{250-charles gould} 's room]_{6487-charles 's room} - "_[1440-you] [You]_1440-you go ahead in [your]_1440-you own way , and [I]_0-i shall know how to help [you]_1440-you as long as [you]_1440-you hold [your]_1440-you own . But [you]_1440-you may rest assured that in a given case [we]_1441-we shall know how to drop [you]_1440-you in time . " To this [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's only answer had been : "_[1440-you] [You]_1440-you may begin sending out the machinery as soon as [you]_1440-you like . " And [the great man]_{6470-the great man} had liked this imperturbable assurance . The secret of it was that to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's mind these uncompromising terms were agreeable . Like this [the mine]_{6274-the mine} preserved [its]_{6274-the mine} identity , with which [he]_{250-charles gould} had endowed it as [a boy]_{1422-a boy} ; and it remained dependent on [himself]_{250-charles gould} alone . It was a serious affair , and [he]_{250-charles gould} , too , took it grimly . "_[1440-you] Of course , " [he]_{250-charles gould} said to [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} , alluding to this last conversation with [the departed guest]_{6492-the departed guest} , while [they]_6493-they walked slowly up and down [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} , followed by the irritated eye of the parrot - "_[1440-you] of course , [a man of that sort]_{1442-a man of that sort} can take up a thing or drop it when [he]_{1442-a man of that sort} likes . [He]_{1442-a man of that sort} will suffer from no sense of defeat . [He]_{1442-a man of that sort} may have to give in , or [he]_{1442-a man of that sort} may have to die to - morrow , but the great silver and iron interests will survive , and some day will get hold of [Costaguana]_{313-the goulds} along with [the rest of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{1443-the rest of the world} . " [They]_6493-they had stopped near the cage . The parrot , catching the sound of a word belonging to [his]_{250-charles gould} vocabulary , was moved to interfere . [Parrots]_330-parrots are very human . "_{[328-viva costaguana]} [Viva Costaguana]_{328-viva costaguana} ! " [he]_{250-charles gould} shrieked , with intense self - assertion , and , instantly ruffling up [his]_{250-charles gould} feathers , assumed an air of puffed - up somnolence behind the glittering wires . "_{[328-viva costaguana]} And do [you]_1445-you believe that , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} ? " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} asked . "_[1445-you] This seems to [me]_0-i most awful materialism , and - " "_[1445-you] [[My]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} , it 's nothing to [me]_0-i , " interrupted [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} , in a reasonable tone . "_[1445-you] [I]_0-i make use of what [I]_0-i see . What 's it to [me]_0-i whether [his]_0-i talk is the voice of destiny or simply a bit of clap - trap eloquence ? There 's a good deal of eloquence of one sort or another produced in both [Americas]_83-americas . The air of [the New World]_{1447-the new world} seems favourable to the art of declamation . Have [you]_1445-you forgotten how dear [Avellanos]_{247-don jose} can hold forth for hours here - ? " "_{[247-don jose]} Oh , but that 's different , " protested [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , almost shocked . The allusion was not to the point . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} was [a dear good man]_{6496-a dear good man} , who talked very well , and was enthusiastic about the greatness of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . "_{[247-don jose]} How can [you]_0-i compare [them]_1448-them , [Charles]_{250-charles gould} ? " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} exclaimed , reproachfully . "_[0-i] [He]_0-i has suffered - and yet [he]_0-i hopes . " The working competence of [men]_552-men - which [she]_{248-mrs. gould} never questioned - was very surprising to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , because upon so many obvious issues [they]_552-men showed [themselves]_552-men strangely muddle - headed . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with a careworn calmness which secured for [him]_{250-charles gould} at once [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} 's anxious sympathy , assured [her]_{248-mrs. gould} that [he]_{250-charles gould} was not comparing . [He]_{250-charles gould} was [an American]_{1283-an american} [himself]_{250-charles gould} , after all , and perhaps [he]_{250-charles gould} could understand both kinds of eloquence - "_[0-i] if it were worth while to try , " [he]_{250-charles gould} added , grimly . But [he]_{250-charles gould} had breathed the air of [England]_9-england longer than [any of [[his]_{250-charles gould} people]_{6502-his people}]_{6501-any of his people} had done for three generations , and really [he]_{250-charles gould} begged to be excused . [[His]_{250-charles gould} poor father]_{1301-his poor father} could be eloquent , too . And [he]_{250-charles gould} asked [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} whether [she]_{725-his wife} remembered a passage in one of [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} 's last letters where [Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} had expressed the conviction that "_[259-god] [God]_259-god looked wrathfully at [these countries]_{1449-these countries} , or else [He]_259-god would let some ray of hope fall through a rift in the appalling darkness of intrigue , bloodshed , and crime that hung over [the Queen of [Continents]_{84-continents}]_{1450-the queen of continents} . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had not forgotten . "_[1451-you] [You]_1451-you read it to [me]_0-i , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} murmured . "_[1451-you] It was a striking pronouncement . How deeply [[your]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1452-your father} must have felt its terrible sadness ! " "_{[1452-your father]} [He]_{1452-your father} did not like to be robbed . It exasperated [him]_{1452-your father} , " said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . "_{[1452-your father]} But the image will serve well enough . What is wanted here is law , good faith , order , security . [Any one]_{1453-any one} can declaim about these things , but [I]_0-i pin [my]_0-i faith to material interests . Only let the material interests once get a firm footing , and [they]_1454-they are bound to impose the conditions on which alone [they]_1454-they can continue to exist . That 's how [your]_{250-charles gould} money - making is justified here in the face of lawlessness and disorder . It is justified because the security which it demands must be shared with [an oppressed people]_{1455-an oppressed people} . A better justice will come afterwards . That 's [your]_{250-charles gould} ray of hope . " [His]_{250-charles gould} arm pressed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} slight form closer to [his]_{250-charles gould} side for a moment . "_{[250-charles gould]} And who knows whether in that sense even [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} may not become that little rift in the darkness which [poor father]_{6307-poor father} despaired of ever seeing ? " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} glanced up at [him]_{250-charles gould} with admiration . [He]_{250-charles gould} was competent ; [he]_{250-charles gould} had given a vast shape to the vagueness of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} unselfish ambitions . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charley]_{250-charles gould} , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said , "_{[250-charles gould]} [you]_{250-charles gould} are splendidly disobedient . " [He]_{250-charles gould} left [her]_{248-mrs. gould} suddenly in [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} to go and get [his]_{250-charles gould} hat , a soft , grey sombrero , an article of national costume which combined unexpectedly well with [his]_{250-charles gould} English get - up . [He]_{250-charles gould} came back , a riding - whip under [his]_{250-charles gould} arm , buttoning up a dogskin glove ; [his]_{250-charles gould} face reflected the resolute nature of [his]_{250-charles gould} thoughts . [[His]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} had waited for [him]_{250-charles gould} at the head of [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} , and before [he]_{250-charles gould} gave [her]_{725-his wife} the parting kiss [he]_{250-charles gould} finished the conversation - "_{[250-charles gould]} What should be perfectly clear to [us]_1458-us , " [he]_{250-charles gould} said , "_{[250-charles gould]} is the fact that there is no going back . Where could [we]_1458-us begin life afresh ? [We]_1458-us are in now for all that there is in [us]_1458-us . " [He]_{250-charles gould} bent over [her]_{725-his wife} upturned face very tenderly and a little remorsefully . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was competent because [he]_{250-charles gould} had no illusions . [The Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} had to fight for life with such weapons as could be found at once in the mire of a corruption that was so universal as almost to lose its significance . [He]_{250-charles gould} was prepared to stoop for [his]_{250-charles gould} weapons . For a moment [he]_{250-charles gould} felt as if the silver mine , which had killed [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} , had decoyed [him]_{250-charles gould} further than [he]_{250-charles gould} meant to go ; and with the roundabout logic of emotions , [he]_{250-charles gould} felt that the worthiness of [his]_{250-charles gould} life was bound up with success . There was no going back . CHAPTER SEVEN [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was too intelligently sympathetic not to share that feeling . It made life exciting , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was too much of [a woman]_{643-a woman} not to like excitement . But it frightened [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , too , a little ; and when [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , rocking in the American chair , would go so far as to say , "_[1458-us] Even , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , if [you]_{298-don carlos} had failed ; even if some untoward event were yet to destroy [your]_{298-don carlos} work - which God forbid ! - [you]_{298-don carlos} would have deserved well of [[your]_{298-don carlos} country]_{1460-your country} , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} would look up from the tea - table profoundly at [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} unmoved husband]_{6511-her unmoved husband} stirring the spoon in the cup as though [he]_{6511-her unmoved husband} had not heard a word . Not that [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} anticipated anything of the sort . [He]_{247-don jose} could not praise enough dear [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} 's tact and courage . [His]_0-i English , rock - like quality of character was [his]_0-i best safeguard , [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} affirmed ; and , turning to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , "_{[307-dona emilia]} As to [you]_{298-don carlos} , [Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , [my]_0-i soul " - [he]_0-i would address [her]_{307-dona emilia} with the familiarity of [his]_0-i age and old friendship - "_{[307-dona emilia]} [you]_{298-don carlos} are as true [a patriot]_{1461-a patriot} as though [you]_{298-don carlos} had been born in [our]_1462-our midst . " This might have been less or more than the truth . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , accompanying [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} all over [the province]_{6067-the province} in the search for labour , had seen [the land]_{691-the land} with a deeper glance than [a trueborn Costaguanera]_{6515-a trueborn costaguanera} could have done . In [her]_{248-mrs. gould} travel - worn riding habit , [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face powdered white like a plaster cast , with a further protection of a small silk mask during the heat of the day , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} rode on a well - shaped , light - footed pony in the centre of a little cavalcade . [Two mozos de campo , picturesque in great hats , with spurred bare heels , in white embroidered calzoneras , leather jackets and striped ponchos]_{6516-two mozos de campo , picturesque in great hats , with spurred bare heels , in white embroidered calzoneras , leather jackets and striped ponchos} , rode ahead with carbines across [their]_{6516-two mozos de campo , picturesque in great hats , with spurred bare heels , in white embroidered calzoneras , leather jackets and striped ponchos} shoulders , swaying in unison to the pace of [the horses]_{6517-the horses} . [A tropilla of pack mules]_{6518-a tropilla of pack mules} brought up the rear in charge of a thin brown muleteer , sitting [his]_0-i long - eared beast very near the tail , legs thrust far forward , the wide brim of [his]_0-i hat set far back , making a sort of halo for [his]_0-i head . [An old Costaguana officer]_{6519-an old costaguana officer} , [a retired senior major of humble origin]_{6520-a retired senior major of humble origin} , but patronized by [the first families]_{6331-the first families} on account of [his]_0-i Blanco opinions , had been recommended by [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} for [commissary and organizer of that expedition]_{6522-commissary and organizer of that expedition} . The points of [his]_0-i grey moustache hung far below [his]_0-i chin , and , riding on [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's left hand , [he]_0-i looked about with kindly eyes , pointing out the features of [the country]_{567-the country} , telling the names of [the little pueblos]_{6524-the little pueblos} and of [the estates]_{6525-the estates} , of [the smooth - walled haciendas like long fortresses crowning [the knolls above the level of [the Sulaco Valley]_{85-the sulaco valley}]_{6527-the knolls above the level of the sulaco valley}]_{6526-the smooth - walled haciendas like long fortresses crowning the knolls above the level of the sulaco valley} . [It]_{567-the country} unrolled [itself]_{567-the country} , with green young crops , [plains , woodland]_{6528-plains , woodland} , and gleams of water , park - like , from the blue vapour of [the distant sierra]_{6529-the distant sierra} to [an immense quivering horizon of grass and sky]_{6530-an immense quivering horizon of grass and sky} , where big white clouds seemed to fall slowly into the darkness of [their]_6531-their own shadows . [Men]_552-men ploughed with wooden ploughs and yoked oxen , small on [a boundless expanse]_{6533-a boundless expanse} , as if attacking immensity itself . [The mounted figures of vaqueros]_{6534-the mounted figures of vaqueros} galloped in the distance , and the great herds fed with all [their]_{6534-the mounted figures of vaqueros} horned heads one way , in one single wavering line as far as eye could reach across the broad potreros . A spreading cotton - wool tree shaded [a thatched ranche by the road]_{6535-a thatched ranche by the road} ; the trudging files of [burdened Indians]_{6536-burdened indians} taking off [their]_{6536-burdened indians} hats , would lift sad , mute eyes to the cavalcade raising the dust of the crumbling camino real made by the hands of [[their]_{6536-burdened indians} enslaved forefathers]_{6537-their enslaved forefathers} . And [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with each day 's journey , seemed to come nearer to the soul of [the land]_{691-the land} in the tremendous disclosure of [this interior]_{6539-this interior} unaffected by the slight European veneer of [the coast towns]_{6540-the coast towns} , [a great land of plain and mountain]_{6541-a great land of plain and mountain} and [people]_5626-people , suffering and mute , waiting for the future in a pathetic immobility of patience . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} knew [its]_{691-the land} sights and its hospitality , dispensed with a sort of slumbrous dignity in [those great houses]_{6543-those great houses} presenting long , blind walls and heavy portals to [the wind - swept pastures]_{6544-the wind - swept pastures} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} was given the head of the tables , where [masters]_6545-masters and [dependants]_{6546-dependants} sat in a simple and patriarchal state . [The ladies of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{6547-the ladies of the house} would talk softly in the moonlight under the orange trees of [the courtyards]_{6549-the courtyards} , impressing upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} the sweetness of [their]_{6547-the ladies of the house} voices and the something mysterious in the quietude of [their]_{6547-the ladies of the house} lives . In the morning [the gentlemen , well mounted in braided sombreros and embroidered riding suits]_{6550-the gentlemen , well mounted in braided sombreros and embroidered riding suits} , with much silver on the trappings of [their]_{6550-the gentlemen , well mounted in braided sombreros and embroidered riding suits} horses , would ride forth to escort [the departing guests]_{6551-the departing guests} before committing [them]_{6551-the departing guests} , with grave good - byes , to the care of [God]_259-god at the boundary pillars of [[their]_{6550-the gentlemen , well mounted in braided sombreros and embroidered riding suits} estates]_{6552-their estates} . In [all these households]_{6553-all these households} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could hear stories of political outrage ; [friends]_6554-friends , [relatives]_{6555-relatives} , ruined , imprisoned , killed in the battles of senseless civil wars , barbarously executed in ferocious proscriptions , as though the government of [the country]_{567-the country} had been a struggle of lust between bands of absurd devils let loose upon [the land]_{691-the land} with sabres and uniforms and grandiloquent phrases . And on all the lips [she]_{248-mrs. gould} found a weary desire for peace , the dread of officialdom with its nightmarish parody of administration without law , without security , and without justice . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} bore a whole two months of wandering very well ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had that power of resistance to fatigue which [one]_994-one discovers here and there in [some quite frail - looking women with surprise]_{6559-some quite frail - looking women with surprise} - like a state of possession by [a remarkably stubborn spirit]_{6560-a remarkably stubborn spirit} . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} - [the old Costaguana major]_{6561-the old costaguana major} - after much display of solicitude for [the delicate lady]_{6562-the delicate lady} , had ended by conferring upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} the name of [the "_{[298-don carlos]} Never - tired Senora]_{6563-the " never - tired senora} . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was indeed becoming [a Costaguanera]_{6564-a costaguanera} . Having acquired in [Southern Europe]_{86-southern europe} a knowledge of [true peasantry]_{6565-true peasantry} , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was able to appreciate the great worth of [the people]_{605-the people} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} saw [the man under the silent , sad - eyed beast of burden]_{6567-the man under the silent , sad - eyed beast of burden} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} saw [them]_{605-the people} on [the road]_{923-the road} carrying loads , lonely figures upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} , toiling under great straw hats , with [their]_{605-the people} white clothing flapping about [their]_{605-the people} limbs in the wind ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} remembered [the villages by [some group of Indian women at the fountain impressed upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} memory]_{6571-some group of indian women at the fountain impressed upon her memory} , by the face of [some young Indian girl with a melancholy and sensual profile]_{6572-some young indian girl with a melancholy and sensual profile} , raising an earthenware vessel of cool water at the door of [a dark hut with [a wooden porch cumbered with great brown jars]_{6574-a wooden porch cumbered with great brown jars}]_{6573-a dark hut with a wooden porch cumbered with great brown jars}]_{6570-the villages by some group of indian women at the fountain impressed upon her memory , by the face of some young indian girl with a melancholy and sensual profile , raising an earthenware vessel of cool water at the door of a dark hut with a wooden porch cumbered with great brown jars} . The solid wooden wheels of [an ox - cart]_{6575-an ox - cart} , halted with its shafts in the dust , showed the strokes of the axe ; and [a party of charcoal carriers]_{6576-a party of charcoal carriers} , with [each man]_{6577-each man} 's load resting above [his]_{6577-each man} head on the top of the low mud wall , slept stretched in a row within the strip of shade . [The heavy stonework of [bridges and churches]_{6579-bridges and churches} left by [the conquerors]_{6580-the conquerors}]_{6578-the heavy stonework of bridges and churches left by the conquerors} proclaimed the disregard of [human labour]_{6581-human labour} , the tribute - labour of [vanished nations]_{6582-vanished nations} . The power of [king]_6583-king and [church]_6584-church was gone , but at the sight of some heavy ruinous pile overtopping from [a knoll the low mud walls of [a village]_{6586-a village}]_{6585-a knoll the low mud walls of a village} , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} would interrupt the tale of [his]_{332-don pepe} campaigns to exclaim - "_{[298-don carlos]} [Poor Costaguana]_{333-poor costaguana} ! Before , it was everything for [the Padres]_{334-the padres} , nothing for [the people]_{605-the people} ; and now it is everything for those great politicos in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta , for [negroes]_1464-negroes and [thieves]_5681-thieves . " [Charles]_{250-charles gould} talked with [the alcaldes]_{6587-the alcaldes} , with [the fiscales]_{6588-the fiscales} , with [the principal people in [towns]_6590-towns]_{6589-the principal people in towns} , and with [the caballeros]_{6591-the caballeros} on [the estates]_{6525-the estates} . [The commandantes of [the districts]_{6594-the districts}]_{6593-the commandantes of the districts} offered [him]_{250-charles gould} escorts - for [he]_{250-charles gould} could show an authorization from [the Sulaco political chief of the day]_{6595-the sulaco political chief of the day} . How much the document had cost [him]_{250-charles gould} in gold twenty - dollar pieces was a secret between [himself]_{250-charles gould} , [a great man in [the United States]_{1091-the united states} who condescended to answer the Sulaco mail with [his]_{250-charles gould} own hand , and [a great man of another sort , with a dark olive complexion and shifty eyes]_{6598-a great man of another sort , with a dark olive complexion and shifty eyes} , inhabiting then [the Palace of the Intendencia in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6599-the palace of the intendencia in sulaco}]_{6596-a great man in the united states who condescended to answer the sulaco mail with his own hand , and a great man of another sort , with a dark olive complexion and shifty eyes , inhabiting then the palace of the intendencia in sulaco} , and who piqued [himself]_{250-charles gould} on [his]_{250-charles gould} culture and Europeanism generally in a rather French style because [he]_{250-charles gould} had lived in [Europe]_16-europe for some years - in exile , [he]_{250-charles gould} said . However , it was pretty well known that just before this exile [he]_{250-charles gould} had incautiously gambled away all the cash in [the Custom House of [a small port]_{6601-a small port} where [a friend in power]_{6602-a friend in power} had procured for [him]_{250-charles gould} the post of subcollector]_{6600-the custom house of a small port where a friend in power had procured for him the post of subcollector} . That youthful indiscretion had , amongst other inconveniences , obliged [him]_{250-charles gould} to earn [his]_{250-charles gould} living for a time as [a cafe waiter in [Madrid]_87-madrid]_{6603-a cafe waiter in madrid} ; but [his]_{250-charles gould} talents must have been great , after all , since they had enabled [him]_{250-charles gould} to retrieve [his]_{250-charles gould} political fortunes so splendidly . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , exposing [his]_{250-charles gould} business with an imperturbable steadiness , called [him]_{250-charles gould} Excellency . [The provincial Excellency]_{6604-the provincial excellency} assumed a weary superiority , tilting [his]_{6604-the provincial excellency} chair far back near an open window in the true [Costaguana]_8-costaguana manner . [The military band]_{871-the military band} happened to be braying operatic selections on [the plaza]_{664-the plaza} just then , and twice [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} raised [his]_{6604-the provincial excellency} hand imperatively for silence in order to listen to a favourite passage . "_{[5681-thieves]} Exquisite , delicious ! " [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} murmured ; while [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} waited , standing by with inscrutable patience . "_[335-lucia] [Lucia]_335-lucia , [Lucia di Lammermoor]_335-lucia ! [I]_0-i am passionate for music . It transports [me]_0-i . Ha ! the divine - ha ! - [Mozart]_336-mozart . Si ! divine . . . What is it [you]_0-i were saying ? " Of course , rumours had reached [him]_{6604-the provincial excellency} already of [the newcomer]_{6607-the newcomer} 's intentions . Besides , [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} had received an official warning from [Sta . Marta]_297-marta . [His]_{6604-the provincial excellency} manner was intended simply to conceal [his]_{6604-the provincial excellency} curiosity and impress [[his]_{6604-the provincial excellency} visitor]_{6437-his visitor} . But after [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} had locked up something valuable in the drawer of a large writing - desk in a distant part of [the room]_{5737-the room} , [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} became very affable , and walked back to [his]_{6604-the provincial excellency} chair smartly . "_[0-i] If [you]_0-i intend to build [villages]_{1466-villages} and assemble [a population near [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{1467-a population near the mine} , [you]_0-i shall require a decree of [the Minister of the Interior]_{1469-the minister of the interior} for that , " [he]_{6604-the provincial excellency} suggested in a business - like manner . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have already sent a memorial , " said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , steadily , "_[0-i] and [I]_0-i reckon now confidently upon [[your]_0-i Excellency]_{5692-your excellency} 's favourable conclusions . " [The Excellency]_{337-the excellency} was [a man of many moods]_{6610-a man of many moods} . With the receipt of the money a great mellowness had descended upon [his]_{337-the excellency} simple soul . Unexpectedly [he]_{337-the excellency} fetched a deep sigh . "_[0-i] Ah , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ! What [we]_1471-we want is [advanced men like [you]_{298-don carlos} in [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{1472-advanced men like you in the province} . The lethargy - the lethargy of [these aristocrats]_{1474-these aristocrats} ! The want of public spirit ! The absence of all enterprise ! [I]_0-i , with [my]_0-i profound studies in [Europe]_16-europe , [you]_{298-don carlos} understand - " With one hand thrust into [his]_{337-the excellency} swelling bosom , [he]_{337-the excellency} rose and fell on [his]_{337-the excellency} toes , and for ten minutes , almost without drawing breath , went on hurling [himself]_{337-the excellency} intellectually to the assault of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's polite silence ; and when , stopping abruptly , [he]_{337-the excellency} fell back into [his]_{337-the excellency} chair , it was as though [he]_{337-the excellency} had been beaten off from [a fortress]_{6611-a fortress} . To save [his]_{337-the excellency} dignity [he]_{337-the excellency} hastened to dismiss [this silent man]_{6612-this silent man} with a solemn inclination of the head and the words , pronounced with moody , fatigued condescension - "_[0-i] [You]_{298-don carlos} may depend upon [my]_0-i enlightened goodwill as long as [your]_{298-don carlos} conduct as [a good citizen]_{1475-a good citizen} deserves it . " [He]_{337-the excellency} took up a paper fan and began to cool [himself]_{337-the excellency} with a consequential air , while [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} bowed and withdrew . Then [he]_{337-the excellency} dropped the fan at once , and stared with an appearance of wonder and perplexity at the closed door for quite a long time . At last [he]_{337-the excellency} shrugged [his]_{337-the excellency} shoulders as if to assure [himself]_{337-the excellency} of [his]_{337-the excellency} disdain . Cold , dull . No intellectuality . Red hair . [A true Englishman]_{6613-a true englishman} . [He]_{337-the excellency} despised [him]_{250-charles gould} . [His]_{337-the excellency} face darkened . What meant this unimpressed and frigid behaviour ? [He]_{250-charles gould} was [the first of [the successive politicians sent out from [the capital]_{6041-the capital} to rule [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} whom the manner of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} in official intercourse]_{6615-the successive politicians sent out from the capital to rule the occidental province whom the manner of charles gould in official intercourse}]_{6614-the first of the successive politicians sent out from the capital to rule the occidental province whom the manner of charles gould in official intercourse} was to strike as offensively independent . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} assumed that if the appearance of listening to [deplorable balderdash]_{6618-deplorable balderdash} must form part of the price [he]_{250-charles gould} had to pay for being left unmolested , the obligation of uttering [balderdash]_{338-balderdash} personally was by no means included in the bargain . [He]_{250-charles gould} drew the line there . To [these provincial autocrats , before whom the peaceable population of all classes had been accustomed to tremble]_{6619-these provincial autocrats , before whom the peaceable population of all classes had been accustomed to tremble} , the reserve of [that English - looking engineer]_{6620-that english - looking engineer} caused an uneasiness which swung to and fro between cringing and truculence . Gradually [all of [them]_{6621-all of them}]_{6621-all of them} discovered that , no matter what party was in power , [that man]_{614-that man} remained in most effective touch with [the higher authorities in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{6623-the higher authorities in sta . marta} . This was a fact , and it accounted perfectly for [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} being by no means so wealthy as [the engineer - in - chief on [the new railway]_{6625-the new railway}]_{6624-the engineer - in - chief on the new railway} could legitimately suppose . Following the advice of [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , who was [a man of good counsel]_{6626-a man of good counsel} though rendered timid by [his]_{247-don jose} horrible experiences of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} 's time , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had kept clear of [the capital]_{6041-the capital} ; but in the current gossip of [the foreign residents]_{6628-the foreign residents} [there]_5977-there [he]_{250-charles gould} was known with a good deal of seriousness underlying the irony by the nickname of "_{[1476-king of sulaco]} [King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1476-king of sulaco} . " [An advocate of [the Costaguana Bar]_{6631-the costaguana bar}]_{6630-an advocate of the costaguana bar} , [a man of reputed ability and good character]_{6632-a man of reputed ability and good character} , [member of the distinguished Moraga family possessing [extensive estates in [the Sulaco Valley]_{85-the sulaco valley}]_{6634-extensive estates in the sulaco valley}]_{6633-member of the distinguished moraga family possessing extensive estates in the sulaco valley} , was pointed out to [strangers]_{982-strangers} , with a shade of mystery and respect , as [the agent of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{6636-the agent of the san tome mine} - "_{[1476-king of sulaco]} political , [you]_1477-you know . " [He]_{250-charles gould} was tall , black - whiskered , and discreet . It was known that [he]_{250-charles gould} had easy access to [ministers]_{5805-ministers} , and that [the numerous Costaguana generals]_{6639-the numerous costaguana generals} were always anxious to dine at [[his]_{250-charles gould} house]_{5842-his house} . [Presidents]_{1192-presidents} granted [him]_{250-charles gould} audience with facility . [He]_{250-charles gould} corresponded actively with [[his]_{250-charles gould} maternal uncle]_{6642-his maternal uncle} , [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} ; but [his]_{250-charles gould} letters - unless those expressing formally [his]_{250-charles gould} dutiful affection - were seldom entrusted to [the Costaguana Post Office]_{6643-the costaguana post office} . There the envelopes are opened , indiscriminately , with the frankness of a brazen and childish impudence characteristic of [some Spanish - American Governments]_{6644-some spanish - american governments} . But it must be noted that at about the time of the re - opening of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} [the muleteer who had been employed by [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} in [his]_{6646-the muleteer who had been employed by charles gould in his preliminary travels on the campo} preliminary travels on [the Campo]_{5687-the campo}]_{6646-the muleteer who had been employed by charles gould in his preliminary travels on the campo} added [[his]_{6646-the muleteer who had been employed by charles gould in his preliminary travels on the campo} small train of animals]_{6648-his small train of animals} to the thin stream of traffic carried over [the mountain passes between [the Sta . Marta upland]_{6650-the sta . marta upland} and [the Valley of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{6651-the valley of sulaco}]_{6649-the mountain passes between the sta . marta upland and the valley of sulaco} . There are [no travellers by that arduous and unsafe route]_{6652-no travellers by that arduous and unsafe route} unless under very exceptional circumstances , and the state of inland trade did not visibly require additional transport facilities ; but [the man]_{543-the man} seemed to find [his]_{543-the man} account in it . A few packages were always found for [him]_{250-charles gould} whenever [he]_{250-charles gould} took [the road]_{923-the road} . Very brown and wooden , in goatskin breeches with the hair outside , [he]_{250-charles gould} sat near the tail of [his]_{250-charles gould} own smart mule , [his]_{250-charles gould} great hat turned against the sun , an expression of blissful vacancy on [his]_{250-charles gould} long face , humming day after day a love - song in a plaintive key , or , without a change of expression , letting out a yell at [his]_{250-charles gould} small tropilla in front . A round little guitar hung high up on [his]_{250-charles gould} back ; and there was a place scooped out artistically in the wood of one of [his]_{250-charles gould} pack - saddles where a tightly rolled piece of paper could be slipped in , the wooden plug replaced , and the coarse canvas nailed on again . When in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco it was [his]_{250-charles gould} practice to smoke and doze all day long as though [he]_{250-charles gould} had no care in [the world]_{525-the world} on [a stone bench outside the doorway of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{6656-a stone bench outside the doorway of the casa gould} and facing the windows of [the Avellanos house]_{6658-the avellanos house} . Years and years ago [[his]_{250-charles gould} mother]_{6659-his mother} had been [chief laundry - woman in [that family]_{6661-that family}]_{6660-chief laundry - woman in that family} - very accomplished in the matter of clear - starching . [He]_{250-charles gould} [himself]_{250-charles gould} had been born on [one of [[their]_{6661-that family} haciendas]_{6663-their haciendas}]_{6662-one of their haciendas} . [His]_{250-charles gould} name was [Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} , and [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , crossing [the street]_{1069-the street} about five o'clock to call on [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , always acknowledged [his]_{250-charles gould} humble salute by some movement of hand or head . [The porters of [both houses]_{6666-both houses}]_{6665-the porters of both houses} conversed lazily with [him]_{250-charles gould} in tones of grave intimacy . [His]_{250-charles gould} evenings [he]_{250-charles gould} devoted to gambling and to calls in a spirit of generous festivity upon [the peyne d'oro girls in [the more remote side - streets of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{6668-the more remote side - streets of the town}]_{6667-the peyne d'oro girls in the more remote side - streets of the town} . But [he]_{250-charles gould} , too , was [a discreet man]_{6670-a discreet man} . CHAPTER EIGHT [Those of [us]_6672-us whom business or curiosity took to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco in these years before the first advent of [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{6671-those of us whom business or curiosity took to sulaco in these years before the first advent of the railway} can remember the steadying effect of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} upon the life of [that remote province]_{6675-that remote province} . The outward appearances had not changed then as they have changed since , as [I]_1478-i am told , with [cable cars]_{6676-cable cars} running along [the streets of [the Constitution]_{6678-the constitution}]_{6677-the streets of the constitution} , and [carriage roads far into [the country]_{567-the country}]_{6679-carriage roads far into the country} , to [Rincon]_88-rincon and [other villages]_{6681-other villages} , where [the foreign merchants]_{6682-the foreign merchants} and [the Ricos]_{6683-the ricos} generally have [[their]_{6682-the foreign merchants} modern villas]_{6684-their modern villas} , and [a vast railway goods yard by [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , which has [a quay]_{6687-a quay} - side , [a long range of warehouses]_{6688-a long range of warehouses} , and quite serious , organized labour troubles of [its]_5-sulaco own]_{6685-a vast railway goods yard by the harbour , which has a quay - side , a long range of warehouses , and quite serious , organized labour troubles of its own} . [Nobody]_976-nobody had ever heard of labour troubles then . [The Cargadores of [the port]_{6691-the port}]_{6690-the cargadores of the port} formed , indeed , [an unruly brotherhood of all sorts of scum]_{6692-an unruly brotherhood of all sorts of scum} , with [a patron saint of [their]_{6690-the cargadores of the port} own]_{6693-a patron saint of their own} . [They]_{6690-the cargadores of the port} went on strike regularly every bull - fight day , a form of trouble that [even [Nostromo]_251-nostromo at the height of [his]_251-nostromo prestige]_{6694-even nostromo at the height of his prestige} could never cope with efficiently ; but the morning after each fiesta , before [the Indian market]_{6695-the indian market} - [women]_584-women had opened [their]_584-women mat parasols on [the plaza]_{664-the plaza} , when the snows of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota gleamed pale over [the town]_{877-the town} on a yet black sky , the appearance of [a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare]_{6699-a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} solved the problem of labour without fail . [His]_{6699-a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} steed paced [the lanes of [the slums]_{6701-the slums}]_{6700-the lanes of the slums} and [the weed - grown enclosures within [the old ramparts]_{6703-the old ramparts}]_{6702-the weed - grown enclosures within the old ramparts} , between the black , lightless cluster of [huts]_833-huts , like cow - byres , like [dog - kennels]_{6705-dog - kennels} . [The horseman]_{6706-the horseman} hammered with the butt of a heavy revolver at the doors of [low pulperias]_{6707-low pulperias} , of [obscene lean - to sheds]_{6708-obscene lean - to sheds} sloping against the tumble - down piece of a noble wall , at the wooden sides of [dwellings so flimsy]_{6709-dwellings so flimsy} that the sound of snores and sleepy mutters within could be heard in the pauses of the thundering clatter of [his]_{6699-a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} blows . [He]_{6699-a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} called out [men]_552-men 's names menacingly from the saddle , once , twice . The drowsy answers - grumpy , conciliating , savage , jocular , or deprecating - came out into the silent darkness in which [the horseman]_{6706-the horseman} sat still , and presently a dark figure would flit out coughing in the still air . Sometimes [a low - toned woman]_{6712-a low - toned woman} cried through the window - hole softly , "_[1478-i] [He]_1478-i 's coming directly , [senor]_1479-senor , " and [the horseman]_{6706-the horseman} waited silent on a motionless horse . But if perchance [he]_{6699-a phantom - like horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} had to dismount , then , after a while , from the door of [that hovel]_{6714-that hovel} or of [that pulperia]_{6715-that pulperia} , with a ferocious scuffle and stifled imprecations , [a cargador]_{6716-a cargador} would fly out head first and hands abroad , to sprawl under the forelegs of the silver - grey mare , who only pricked forward [her]_{6712-a low - toned woman} sharp little ears . [She]_{6712-a low - toned woman} was used to that work ; and [the man]_{543-the man} , picking [himself]_{543-the man} up , would walk away hastily from [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's revolver , reeling a little along [the street]_{1069-the street} and snarling low curses . At sunrise [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , coming out anxiously in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} night attire on to the wooden balcony running the whole length of [the O.S.N. Company 's lonely building by [the shore]_{721-the shore}]_{6719-the o.s.n. company 's lonely building by the shore} , would see the lighters already under way , figures moving busily about [the cargo cranes]_{6721-the cargo cranes} , perhaps hear [the invaluable Nostromo]_{6722-the invaluable nostromo} , now dismounted and in the checked shirt and red sash of [a Mediterranean sailor]_{609-a mediterranean sailor} , bawling orders from the end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} in a stentorian voice . [A fellow in a thousand]_{6725-a fellow in a thousand} ! The material apparatus of perfected civilization which obliterates the individuality of [old towns]_{6726-old towns} under the stereotyped conveniences of modern life had not intruded as yet ; but over the worn - out antiquity of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , so characteristic with [[its]_5-sulaco stuccoed houses and barred windows]_{6727-its stuccoed houses and barred windows} , with the great yellowy - white walls of [abandoned convents]_{6728-abandoned convents} behind the rows of sombre green cypresses , that fact - very modern in [its]_5-sulaco spirit - [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} had already thrown its subtle influence . [It]_{596-the san tome mine} had altered , too , the outward character of [the crowds]_{6730-the crowds} on feast days on [the plaza before the open portal of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral}]_{6731-the plaza before the open portal of the cathedral} , by the number of white ponchos with a green stripe affected as holiday wear by [the San Tome miners]_{6733-the san tome miners} . [They]_{6733-the san tome miners} had also adopted white hats with green cord and braid - articles of good quality , which could be obtained in [the storehouse of [the administration]_{6735-the administration}]_{6734-the storehouse of the administration} for very little money . [A peaceable Cholo]_{6736-a peaceable cholo} wearing these colours unusual in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana was somehow very seldom beaten to within an inch of [his]_{6736-a peaceable cholo} life on a charge of disrespect to [the town police]_{6737-the town police} ; neither ran [he]_{6736-a peaceable cholo} much risk of being suddenly lassoed on [the road]_{923-the road} by [a recruiting party of lanceros]_{6739-a recruiting party of lanceros} - a method of voluntary enlistment looked upon as almost legal in [the Republic]_{568-the republic} . [Whole villages]_{6741-whole villages} were known to have volunteered for [the army]_{6742-the army} in that way ; but , as [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} would say with a hopeless shrug to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , "_[1478-i] What would [you]_1480-you ! [Poor people]_{1481-poor people} ! [Pobrecitos]_{89-pobrecitos} ! [Pobrecitos]_{89-pobrecitos} ! But [the State]_{809-the state} must have [its soldiers]_{1483-its soldiers} . " Thus [professionally]_{6743-professionally} spoke [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , [the fighter , with pendent moustaches , a nut - brown , lean face , and a clean run of a cast - iron jaw]_{6744-the fighter , with pendent moustaches , a nut - brown , lean face , and a clean run of a cast - iron jaw} , suggesting the type of [a cattle - herd horseman from [the great Llanos of [the South]_{90-the south}]_{6746-the great llanos of the south}]_{6745-a cattle - herd horseman from the great llanos of the south} . "_{[1483-its soldiers]} If [you]_1484-you will listen to [an old officer of Paez , senores]_{1485-an old officer of paez , senores} , " was the exordium of all [his]_{332-don pepe} speeches in [the Aristocratic Club of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{91-the aristocratic club of sulaco} , where [he]_{332-don pepe} was admitted on account of [his]_{332-don pepe} past services to [the extinct cause of Federation]_{6747-the extinct cause of federation} . [The club]_{6748-the club} , dating from the days of the proclamation of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana 's independence , boasted many names of [liberators]_{6261-liberators} amongst [[its]_{6748-the club} first founders]_{6750-its first founders} . Suppressed arbitrarily innumerable times by [various Governments]_{6751-various governments} , with memories of proscriptions and of at least one wholesale massacre of [its members]_{6752-its members} , sadly assembled for a banquet by the order of [a zealous military commandante]_{6753-a zealous military commandante} [their]_{6752-its members} bodies were afterwards stripped naked and flung into [the plaza]_{664-the plaza} out of the windows by [the lowest scum of [the populace]_{879-the populace}]_{6755-the lowest scum of the populace} , it was again flourishing , at that period , peacefully . It extended to strangers the large hospitality of [the cool , big rooms of [its]_{6748-the club} historic quarters]_{6757-the cool , big rooms of its historic quarters} in [the front part of [a house]_{5760-a house}]_{6758-the front part of a house} , once [the residence of [a high official of [the Holy Office]_{6762-the holy office}]_{6761-a high official of the holy office}]_{6760-the residence of a high official of the holy office} . The two wings , shut up , crumbled behind the nailed doors , and what may be described as a grove of young orange trees grown in [the unpaved patio]_{6763-the unpaved patio} concealed the utter ruin of the back part facing the gate . [You]_6764-you turned in from [the street]_{1069-the street} , as if entering [a secluded orchard]_{6766-a secluded orchard} , where [you]_6764-you came upon the foot of a disjointed staircase , guarded by a moss - stained effigy of [some saintly bishop , mitred and staffed]_{6767-some saintly bishop , mitred and staffed} , and bearing the indignity of a broken nose meekly , with [his]_{6767-some saintly bishop , mitred and staffed} fine stone hands crossed on [his]_{6767-some saintly bishop , mitred and staffed} breast . The chocolate - coloured faces of [servants with mops of black hair]_{6768-servants with mops of black hair} peeped at [you]_6764-you from above ; the click of billiard balls came to [your]_6764-you ears , and ascending the steps , [you]_6764-you would perhaps see in the first sala , very stiff upon a straight - backed chair , in a good light , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} moving [his]_{332-don pepe} long moustaches as [he]_{332-don pepe} spelt [his]_{332-don pepe} way , at arm 's length , through [an old Sta . Marta newspaper]_{6769-an old sta . marta newspaper} . [His]_{332-don pepe} horse - [a stony - hearted but persevering black brute with a hammer head]_{6770-a stony - hearted but persevering black brute with a hammer head} - [you]_6764-you would have seen in [the street]_{1069-the street} dozing motionless under an immense saddle , with its nose almost touching the curbstone of [the sidewalk]_{6772-the sidewalk} . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , when "_{[1485-an old officer of paez , senores]} down from [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} , " as the phrase , often heard in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , went , could also be seen in [the drawing - room of the [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{6773-the drawing - room of the casa gould} . [He]_{332-don pepe} sat with modest assurance at some distance from the tea - table . With [his]_{332-don pepe} knees close together , and a kindly twinkle of drollery in [his]_{332-don pepe} deep - set eyes , [he]_{332-don pepe} would throw [his]_{332-don pepe} small and ironic pleasantries into the current of conversation . There was in [that man]_{614-that man} a sort of sane , humorous shrewdness , and a vein of genuine humanity so often found in [simple old soldiers of proved courage who have seen much desperate service]_{6775-simple old soldiers of proved courage who have seen much desperate service} . Of course [he]_{332-don pepe} knew nothing whatever of mining , but [his]_{332-don pepe} employment was of a special kind . [He]_{332-don pepe} was in charge of the whole population in [the territory of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{6776-the territory of the mine} , which extended from [the head of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge}]_{6778-the head of the gorge} to where [the cart]_{6780-the cart} track from [the foot of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{6781-the foot of the mountain} enters [the plain]_{798-the plain} , crossing [a stream]_{6784-a stream} over [a little wooden bridge]_{6785-a little wooden bridge} painted green - green , the colour of hope , being also the colour of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . It was reported in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco that up there "_{[1485-an old officer of paez , senores]} at [the mountain "]_{6787-the mountain "} [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} walked about precipitous paths , girt with a great sword and in a shabby uniform with tarnished bullion epaulettes of [a senior major]_{6788-a senior major} . [Most miners]_{6789-most miners} being [Indians , with big wild eyes]_{6790-indians , with big wild eyes} , addressed [him]_{332-don pepe} as [Taita father]_{6791-taita father} , as [these barefooted people of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{6792-these barefooted people of costaguana} will address [anybody who wears shoes]_{6793-anybody who wears shoes} ; but it was [Basilio]_315-basilio , [[Mr. Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's own mozo]_{6794-mr. gould 's own mozo} and [the head servant of [the Casa]_{5761-the casa}]_{6795-the head servant of the casa} , who , in all good faith and from a sense of propriety , announced [him]_{332-don pepe} once in the solemn words , "_{[1485-an old officer of paez , senores]} [El Senor Gobernador]_{340-el senor gobernador} has arrived . " [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , then in [the drawing - room]_{6797-the drawing - room} , was delighted beyond measure at the aptness of the title , with which [he]_{247-don jose} greeted [the old major]_{6798-the old major} banteringly as soon as [the latter]_{6799-the latter} 's soldierly figure appeared in the doorway . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} only smiled in [his]_{332-don pepe} long moustaches , as much as to say , "_{[340-el senor gobernador]} [You]_1487-you might have found a worse name for [an old soldier]_{1488-an old soldier} . " And [El Senor Gobernador]_{340-el senor gobernador} [he]_{340-el senor gobernador} had remained , with [his]_{340-el senor gobernador} small jokes upon [his]_{340-el senor gobernador} function and upon [[his]_{340-el senor gobernador} domain]_{6800-his domain} , where [he]_{340-el senor gobernador} affirmed with humorous exaggeration to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} - "_[1487-you] No two stones could come together anywhere without [the Gobernador]_{340-el senor gobernador} hearing the click , [senora]_1489-senora . " And [he]_{340-el senor gobernador} would tap [his]_{340-el senor gobernador} ear with the tip of [his]_{340-el senor gobernador} forefinger knowingly . Even when the number of [the miners]_{6801-the miners} alone rose to over six hundred [he]_{340-el senor gobernador} seemed to know each of [them]_{6801-the miners} individually , all the innumerable [Joses]_341-joses , [Manuels]_342-manuels , [Ignacios]_343-ignacios , from [the villages primero - segundo]_{6802-the villages primero - segundo} - or [tercero]_92-tercero there were [three mining villages under [his]_{340-el senor gobernador} government]_{6803-three mining villages under his government} . [He]_{340-el senor gobernador} could distinguish [them]_{6801-the miners} not only by [their]_{6801-the miners} flat , joyless faces , which to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} looked all alike , as if run into the same ancestral mould of suffering and patience , but apparently also by the infinitely graduated shades of reddish - brown , of blackish - brown , of coppery - brown backs , as the two shifts , stripped to linen drawers and leather skull - caps , mingled together with a confusion of naked limbs , of shouldered picks , swinging lamps , in a great shuffle of sandalled feet on [the open plateau]_{6804-the open plateau} before the entrance of [the main tunnel]_{6805-the main tunnel} . It was a time of pause . [The Indian boys]_{6806-the indian boys} leaned idly against the long line of little cradle wagons standing empty ; [the screeners]_{6807-the screeners} and [ore - breakers]_{6808-ore - breakers} squatted on [their]_{6807-the screeners} heels smoking long cigars ; the great wooden shoots slanting over the edge of [the tunnel plateau]_{6809-the tunnel plateau} were silent ; and only the ceaseless , violent rush of water in the open flumes could be heard , murmuring fiercely , with the splash and rumble of revolving turbine - wheels , and the thudding march of the stamps pounding to powder the treasure rock on [the plateau below]_{6810-the plateau below} . The heads of [gangs , distinguished by brass medals]_{6811-gangs , distinguished by brass medals} hanging on [their]_{6811-gangs , distinguished by brass medals} bare breasts , marshalled [their]_{6811-gangs , distinguished by brass medals} squads ; and at last [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} would swallow one - half of [the silent crowd]_{6813-the silent crowd} , while [the other half]_{6814-the other half} would move off in long files down the zigzag paths leading to [the bottom of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge}]_{6815-the bottom of the gorge} . It was deep ; and , far below , a thread of vegetation winding between the blazing rock faces resembled a slender green cord , in which three lumpy knots of banana patches , palm - leaf roots , and shady trees marked [the Village One]_{6817-the village one} , [Village]_93-village Two , [Village]_93-village Three , housing [the miners of [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession}]_{6818-the miners of the gould concession} . [Whole families]_{6820-whole families} had been moving from the first towards [the spot in [the Higuerota range]_{6822-the higuerota range}]_{6821-the spot in the higuerota range} , whence the rumour of work and safety had spread over [the pastoral Campo]_{101-the campo} , forcing its way also , even as the waters of a high flood , into the nooks and crannies of [the distant blue walls of [the Sierras]_{95-the sierras}]_{6823-the distant blue walls of the sierras} . [Father]_6824-father first , in a pointed straw hat , then [the mother with [the bigger children]_{6826-the bigger children}]_{6825-the mother with the bigger children} , generally also a diminutive donkey , [all under burdens]_{6827-all under burdens} , except [the leader]_{6828-the leader} [himself]_{6828-the leader} , or perhaps [some grown girl]_{6829-some grown girl} , [the pride of [the family , stepping barefooted and straight as an arrow]_{6831-the family , stepping barefooted and straight as an arrow} , with braids of raven hair , a thick , haughty profile , and no load to carry but the small guitar of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{6830-the pride of the family , stepping barefooted and straight as an arrow , with braids of raven hair , a thick , haughty profile , and no load to carry but the small guitar of the country} and a pair of soft leather sandals tied together on [her]_{6825-the mother with the bigger children} back . At the sight of such parties strung out on [the cross trails between [the pastures]_{6834-the pastures}]_{6833-the cross trails between the pastures} , or camped by [the side of [the royal road]_{6836-the royal road}]_{6835-the side of the royal road} , [travellers on horseback]_{6837-travellers on horseback} would remark to [each other]_{5796-each other} - "_{[1489-senora]} [More people going to [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{1490-more people going to the san tome mine} . [We]_1492-we shall see [others]_5859-others to - morrow . " And spurring on in the dusk [they]_1492-we would discuss the great news of [the province]_{6067-the province} , the news of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . [A rich Englishman]_{6841-a rich englishman} was going to work it - and perhaps not [an Englishman]_{6337-an englishman} , Quien sabe ! [A foreigner with much money]_{6843-a foreigner with much money} . Oh , yes , it had begun . [A party of men who had been to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida]_{6844-a party of men who had been to sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida} had reported that from [the porch of [the posada in [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{6846-the posada in rincon}]_{6845-the porch of the posada in rincon} , only a short league from [the town]_{877-the town} , the lights on [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} were visible , twinkling above the trees . And there was [a woman seen riding a horse sideways , not in the chair seat , but upon a sort of saddle]_{6849-a woman seen riding a horse sideways , not in the chair seat , but upon a sort of saddle} , and [a man]_{771-a man} 's hat on [her]_{6849-a woman seen riding a horse sideways , not in the chair seat , but upon a sort of saddle} head . [She]_{6849-a woman seen riding a horse sideways , not in the chair seat , but upon a sort of saddle} walked about , too , on foot up [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} paths . [A woman]_{643-a woman} engineer , it seemed [she]_{6849-a woman seen riding a horse sideways , not in the chair seat , but upon a sort of saddle} was . "_{[5859-others]} What an absurdity ! Impossible , [senor]_1479-senor ! " "_[1479-senor] Si ! Si ! [Una Americana del Norte]_{344-una americana del norte} . " "_{[344-una americana del norte]} Ah , well ! if [your]_1495-your worship is informed . [Una Americana]_{344-una americana del norte} ; it need be something of that sort . " And [they]_{6844-a party of men who had been to sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida} would laugh a little with astonishment and scorn , keeping a wary eye on the shadows of [the road]_{923-the road} , for [one]_994-one is liable to meet [bad men]_{6855-bad men} when travelling late on [the Campo]_{5687-the campo} . And it was not only [the men that [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe}]_{6857-the men that don pepe} knew so well , but [he]_{332-don pepe} seemed able , with one attentive , thoughtful glance , to classify [each woman]_{6858-each woman} , [girl]_6859-girl , or [growing youth of [his]_{332-don pepe} domain]_{6860-growing youth of his domain} . It was only the small fry that puzzled [him]_{332-don pepe} sometimes . [He]_{332-don pepe} and [the padre]_{6861-the padre} could be seen frequently side by side , meditative and gazing across [the street of [a village]_{6586-a village}]_{6862-the street of a village} at a lot of [sedate brown children]_{6864-sedate brown children} , trying to sort [them]_{6864-sedate brown children} out , as it were , in low , consulting tones , or else [they]_{6844-a party of men who had been to sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida} would together put searching questions as to the parentage of [some small , staid urchin met wandering , naked and grave , along [the road]_{923-the road} with a cigar in [his]_{332-don pepe} baby mouth]_{6865-some small , staid urchin met wandering , naked and grave , along the road with a cigar in his baby mouth} , and perhaps [[his]_{332-don pepe} mother]_{6659-his mother} 's rosary , purloined for purposes of ornamentation , hanging in a loop of beads low down on [his]_{332-don pepe} rotund little stomach . [The spiritual and temporal pastors of [the mine flock]_{6869-the mine flock}]_{6868-the spiritual and temporal pastors of the mine flock} were [very good friends]_{6870-very good friends} . With [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , [the medical pastor , who had accepted the charge from [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , and lived in [the hospital building]_{6872-the hospital building}]_{6871-the medical pastor , who had accepted the charge from mrs. gould , and lived in the hospital building} , [they]_{6844-a party of men who had been to sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida} were on not so intimate terms . But [no one]_{602-no one} could be on intimate terms with [El Senor Doctor]_{345-el senor doctor} , who , with [his]_{332-don pepe} twisted shoulders , drooping head , sardonic mouth , and side - long bitter glance , was mysterious and uncanny . [The other two authorities]_{6874-the other two authorities} worked in harmony . [Father Roman , dried - up , small , alert , wrinkled , with big round eyes , a sharp chin]_{6875-father roman , dried - up , small , alert , wrinkled , with big round eyes , a sharp chin} , and [a great snuff - taker]_{6876-a great snuff - taker} , was [an old campaigner]_{6877-an old campaigner} , too ; [he]_{6875-father roman , dried - up , small , alert , wrinkled , with big round eyes , a sharp chin} had shriven [many simple souls on [the battlefields of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{6879-the battlefields of the republic} , kneeling by [the dying on hillsides]_{6881-the dying on hillsides} , in the long grass , in the gloom of [the forests]_{6882-the forests}]_{6878-many simple souls on the battlefields of the republic , kneeling by the dying on hillsides , in the long grass , in the gloom of the forests} , to hear the last confession with the smell of gunpowder smoke in [his]_{6875-father roman , dried - up , small , alert , wrinkled , with big round eyes , a sharp chin} nostrils , the rattle of muskets , the hum and spatter of bullets in [his]_{6875-father roman , dried - up , small , alert , wrinkled , with big round eyes , a sharp chin} ears . And where was the harm if , at [the presbytery]_{6883-the presbytery} , [they]_{6844-a party of men who had been to sulaco with a herd of black bulls for the next corrida} had a game with a pack of greasy cards in the early evening , before [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} went [his]_{332-don pepe} last rounds to see that [all the watchmen of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{6884-all the watchmen of the mine} - a body organized by [himself]_{332-don pepe} - were at [their]_{6884-all the watchmen of the mine} posts ? For that last duty before [he]_{332-don pepe} slept [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} did actually gird [his]_{332-don pepe} old sword on [the verandah of [an unmistakable American white frame house]_{6887-an unmistakable american white frame house} , which [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} called [the presbytery]_{6883-the presbytery}]_{6886-the verandah of an unmistakable american white frame house , which father roman called the presbytery} . Near by , [a long , low , dark building]_{6889-a long , low , dark building} , steeple - roofed , like [a vast barn with a wooden cross over the gable]_{6890-a vast barn with a wooden cross over the gable} , was [[the miners]_{6801-the miners} ' chapel]_{6892-the miners ' chapel} . There [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} said Mass every day before a sombre altar - piece representing the Resurrection , the grey slab of the tombstone balanced on one corner , [a figure soaring upwards]_{6893-a figure soaring upwards} , long - limbed and livid , in an oval of pallid light , and a helmeted brown legionary smitten down , right across the bituminous foreground . "_{[344-una americana del norte]} This picture , [[my]_0-i children]_{1496-my children} , muy [linda e maravillosa]_284-linda , " [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} would say to [some of [[his]_{346-father roman} flock]_{6895-his flock}]_{6894-some of his flock} , "_[284-linda] which [you]_{1496-my children} behold here through the munificence of [the wife of [[our]_1498-our Senor Administrador]_{1499-our senor administrador}]_{1497-the wife of our senor administrador} , has been painted in [Europe]_16-europe , [a country of saints and miracles]_{1500-a country of saints and miracles} , and much greater than [[our]_1498-our [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{1501-our costaguana} . " And [he]_{346-father roman} would take a pinch of snuff with unction . But when once [an inquisitive spirit]_{6896-an inquisitive spirit} desired to know in what direction [this Europe]_16-europe was situated , whether up or down [the coast]_{788-the coast} , [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} , to conceal [his]_{346-father roman} perplexity , became very reserved and severe . "_[284-linda] No doubt it is extremely far away . But [ignorant sinners like [you]_{1496-my children} of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{1502-ignorant sinners like you of the san tome mine} should think earnestly of everlasting punishment instead of inquiring into the magnitude of [the earth]_{617-the earth} , with [its countries]_{1505-its countries} and populations altogether beyond [your]_{1496-my children} understanding . " With a "_{[332-don pepe]} Good - night , [Padre]_348-padre , " "_[348-padre] Good - night , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , " [the Gobernador]_{6898-the gobernador} would go off , holding up [his]_{6898-the gobernador} sabre against [his]_{6898-the gobernador} side , [his]_{6898-the gobernador} body bent forward , with a long , plodding stride in the dark . The jocularity proper to an innocent card game for a few cigars or a bundle of yerba was replaced at once by the stern duty mood of [an officer setting out to visit [the outposts of [an encamped army]_{6901-an encamped army}]_{6900-the outposts of an encamped army}]_{6899-an officer setting out to visit the outposts of an encamped army} . One loud blast of the whistle that hung from [his]_{6898-the gobernador} neck provoked instantly a great shrilling of responding whistles , mingled with the barking of dogs , that would calm down slowly at last , away up at the head of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} ; and in the stillness [two serenos , on guard by the bridge]_{6903-two serenos , on guard by the bridge} , would appear walking noiselessly towards [him]_{6898-the gobernador} . On one side of [the road a long frame building]_{6904-the road a long frame building} - [the store]_{6905-the store} - would be closed and barricaded from end to end ; facing it [another white frame house]_{6906-another white frame house} , still longer , and with [a verandah]_{6907-a verandah} - [the hospital]_{6908-the hospital} - would have lights in the two windows of [[Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's quarters]_{6909-dr. monygham 's quarters} . Even the delicate foliage of a clump of pepper trees did not stir , so breathless would be the darkness warmed by the radiation of the over - heated rocks . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} would stand still for a moment with [the two motionless serenos before [him]_{332-don pepe}]_{6910-the two motionless serenos before him} , and , abruptly , high up on [the sheer face of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{6911-the sheer face of the mountain} , dotted with single torches , like drops of fire fallen from the two great blazing clusters of lights above , the ore shoots would begin to rattle . The great clattering , shuffling noise , gathering speed and weight , would be caught up by the walls of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} , and sent upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} in a growl of thunder . [The pasadero in [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{6915-the pasadero in rincon} swore that on calm nights , by listening intently , [he]_{6898-the gobernador} could catch the sound in [his]_{6898-the gobernador} doorway as of a storm in [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} . To [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's fancy it seemed that the sound must reach [the uttermost limits of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{6917-the uttermost limits of the province} . Riding at night towards [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , it would meet [him]_{250-charles gould} at the edge of [a little wood just beyond [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{6920-a little wood just beyond rincon} . There was no mistaking the growling mutter of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} pouring [its]_{5865-the mountain} stream of treasure under the stamps ; and it came to [his]_{250-charles gould} heart with the peculiar force of a proclamation thundered forth over [the land]_{691-the land} and the marvellousness of an accomplished fact fulfilling an audacious desire . [He]_{250-charles gould} had heard this very sound in [his]_{250-charles gould} imagination on that far - off evening when [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} and [himself]_{250-charles gould} , after a tortuous ride through [a strip of forest]_{6924-a strip of forest} , had reined in [their]_6925-their horses near [the stream]_{6926-the stream} , and had gazed for the first time upon [the jungle - grown solitude of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge}]_{6927-the jungle - grown solitude of the gorge} . The head of a palm rose here and there . In a high ravine round [the corner of the [San Tome]_{65-san tome} mountain]_{6929-the corner of the san tome mountain} which is square like [a blockhouse the thread of a slender waterfall]_{6930-a blockhouse the thread of a slender waterfall} flashed bright and glassy through the dark green of the heavy fronds of tree - ferns . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , in attendance , rode up , and , stretching [his]_{332-don pepe} arm up [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} , had declared with mock solemnity , "_{[332-don pepe]} Behold the very paradise of snakes , [senora]_1489-senora . " And then [they]_6925-their had wheeled [their]_6925-their horses and ridden back to sleep that night at [Rincon]_88-rincon . [The alcalde]_{6932-the alcalde} - [an old , skinny Moreno]_{6933-an old , skinny moreno} , [a sergeant of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento}]_{6934-a sergeant of guzman bento} 's time - had cleared respectfully out of [[his]_{6932-the alcalde} house]_{5842-his house} with [[his]_{6932-the alcalde} three pretty daughters]_{6936-his three pretty daughters} , to make room for [the foreign senora]_{6937-the foreign senora} and [their]_{6937-the foreign senora} worships [the Caballeros]_{6591-the caballeros} . All [he]_{6932-the alcalde} asked [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} whom [he]_{6932-the alcalde} took for [a mysterious and official person to do for [him]_{6932-the alcalde}]_{6939-a mysterious and official person to do for him} was to remind [the supreme Government - [El Gobierno supreme]_{6941-el gobierno supreme}]_{6940-the supreme government - el gobierno supreme} - of a pension amounting to about a dollar a month to which [he]_{6932-the alcalde} believed [himself]_{6932-the alcalde} entitled . It had been promised to [him]_{6932-the alcalde} , [he]_{6932-the alcalde} affirmed , straightening [his]_0-i bent back martially , "_{[332-don pepe]} many years ago , for [my]_0-i valour in the wars with the wild Indios when [a young man]_{1507-a young man} , [senor]_1479-senor . " [The waterfall]_{6942-the waterfall} existed no longer . The tree - ferns that had luxuriated in its spray had died around the dried - up pool , and [the high ravine]_{6943-the high ravine} was only a big trench half filled up with the refuse of excavations and tailings . The torrent , dammed up above , sent its water rushing along the open flumes of scooped tree trunks striding on trestle - legs to the turbines working the stamps on [the lower plateau]_{6944-the lower plateau} - [the mesa grande of [the San Tome mountain]_{6383-the san tome mountain}]_{6945-the mesa grande of the san tome mountain} . Only the memory of [the waterfall]_{6942-the waterfall} , with [its]_{6942-the waterfall} amazing fernery , like a hanging garden above [the rocks of [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge}]_{6948-the rocks of the gorge} , was preserved in [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's water - colour sketch ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had made it hastily one day from a cleared patch in the bushes , sitting in the shade of a roof of straw erected for [her]_{248-mrs. gould} on three rough poles under [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's direction . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had seen it all from the beginning : the clearing of [the wilderness]_{6950-the wilderness} , the making of [the road]_{923-the road} , the cutting of new paths up [the cliff face of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{6952-the cliff face of san tome} . For weeks together [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had lived on [the spot]_{6953-the spot} with [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} ; and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was so little in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco during that year that the appearance of [the Gould carriage on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda}]_{6955-the gould carriage on the alameda} would cause a social excitement . From the heavy family coaches full of stately [senoras]_6956-senoras and black - eyed senoritas rolling solemnly in [the shaded alley]_{6957-the shaded alley} white hands were waved towards [her]_{248-mrs. gould} with animation in a flutter of greetings . [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} was "_{[1507-a young man]} down from [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . " But not for long . [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} would be gone "_{[1507-a young man]} up to [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} " in a day or two , and [[her]_{307-dona emilia} sleek carriage mules]_{6958-her sleek carriage mules} would have an easy time of it for another long spell . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had watched the erection of [the first frame - house]_{6959-the first frame - house} put up on [the lower mesa]_{6960-the lower mesa} for [an office]_{6961-an office} and [[Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's quarters]_{6962-don pepe 's quarters} ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} heard with a thrill of thankful emotion [the first wagon load of ore]_{6963-the first wagon load of ore} rattle down [the then only shoot]_{6964-the then only shoot} ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had stood by [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's side perfectly silent , and gone cold all over with excitement at the instant when the first battery of only fifteen stamps was put in motion for the first time . On the occasion when the fires under the first set of retorts in [[their]_6966-their shed]_{6967-their shed} had glowed far into the night [she]_{248-mrs. gould} did not retire to rest on the rough cadre set up for [her]_{248-mrs. gould} in [the as yet bare frame - house]_{6968-the as yet bare frame - house} till [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had seen the first spongy lump of silver yielded to the hazards of [the world]_{525-the world} by the dark depths of [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had laid [her]_{248-mrs. gould} unmercenary hands , with an eagerness that made [them]_6966-their tremble , upon the first silver ingot turned out still warm from the mould ; and by [her]_{248-mrs. gould} imaginative estimate of its power [she]_{248-mrs. gould} endowed that lump of metal with a justificative conception , as though it were not a mere fact , but something far - reaching and impalpable , like the true expression of an emotion or the emergence of a principle . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , extremely interested , too , looked over [her]_{248-mrs. gould} shoulder with a smile that , making longitudinal folds on [his]_{332-don pepe} face , caused it to resemble a leathern mask with a benignantly diabolic expression . "_{[1507-a young man]} Would not [the muchachos of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{1511-the muchachos of hernandez} like to get hold of this insignificant object , that looks , [por Dios]_{350-por dios} , very much like a piece of tin ? " [he]_{332-don pepe} remarked , jocularly . [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , [the robber]_{6970-the robber} , had been [an inoffensive , small ranchero]_{6971-an inoffensive , small ranchero} , kidnapped with circumstances of peculiar atrocity from [[his]_{349-hernandez} home]_{6972-his home} during one of the civil wars , and forced to serve in [the army]_{6742-the army} . There [his]_{349-hernandez} conduct as [soldier]_6974-soldier was exemplary , till , watching [his]_{349-hernandez} chance , [he]_{349-hernandez} killed [[his]_{349-hernandez} colonel]_{6975-his colonel} , and managed to get clear away . With [a band of deserters , who chose [him]_{349-hernandez} for [[their]_{6976-a band of deserters , who chose him for their chief} chief]_{6977-their chief}]_{6976-a band of deserters , who chose him for their chief} , [he]_{349-hernandez} had taken refuge beyond [the wild and waterless [Bolson de Tonoro]_{99-bolson de tonoro}]_{6978-the wild and waterless bolson de tonoro} . [The haciendas]_{6979-the haciendas} paid [him]_{349-hernandez} blackmail in cattle and horses ; extraordinary stories were told of [his]_{349-hernandez} powers and of [his]_{349-hernandez} wonderful escapes from capture . [He]_{349-hernandez} used to ride , single - handed , into [the villages]_{6980-the villages} and [the little towns on [the Campo]_{5687-the campo}]_{6981-the little towns on the campo} , driving a pack mule before [him]_{349-hernandez} , with two revolvers in [his]_{349-hernandez} belt , go straight to [the shop]_{6983-the shop} or [store]_6984-store , select what [he]_{349-hernandez} wanted , and ride away unopposed because of the terror [his]_{349-hernandez} exploits and [his]_{349-hernandez} audacity inspired . [Poor country people [he]_{349-hernandez} usually left alone]_{6985-poor country people he usually left alone} ; [the upper class]_{6986-the upper class} were often stopped on [the roads]_{1256-the roads} and robbed ; but [any unlucky official that fell into [his]_{349-hernandez} hands]_{6988-any unlucky official that fell into his hands} was sure to get a severe flogging . [The army officers]_{6989-the army officers} did not like [his]_{349-hernandez} name to be mentioned in [their]_{6989-the army officers} presence . [[His]_{349-hernandez} followers]_{5788-his followers} , mounted on stolen horses , laughed at the pursuit of the regular cavalry sent to hunt [them]_{5788-his followers} down , and whom [they]_{5788-his followers} took pleasure to ambush most scientifically in the broken ground of [their]_{5788-his followers} own fastness . Expeditions had been fitted out ; a price had been put upon [his]_{349-hernandez} head ; even attempts had been made , treacherously of course , to open negotiations with [him]_{349-hernandez} , without in the slightest way affecting the even tenor of [his]_{349-hernandez} career . At last , in true [Costaguana]_8-costaguana fashion , [the Fiscal of Tonoro]_{6991-the fiscal of tonoro} , who was ambitious of the glory of having reduced [the famous Hernandez]_{6992-the famous hernandez} , offered [him]_{349-hernandez} a sum of money and a safe conduct out of [the country]_{567-the country} for the betrayal of [[his]_{349-hernandez} band]_{6994-his band} . But [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} evidently was not of the stuff of which [the distinguished military politicians]_{6995-the distinguished military politicians} and [conspirators of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{6996-conspirators of costaguana} are made . This clever but common device which frequently works like a charm in putting down revolutions failed with [the chief of [vulgar Salteadores]_{6998-vulgar salteadores}]_{6997-the chief of vulgar salteadores} . It promised well for [the Fiscal]_{351-the fiscal} at first , but ended very badly for [the squadron of lanceros posted by [the Fiscal]_{351-the fiscal} 's directions in a fold of [the ground into which [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{7000-the ground into which hernandez} had promised to lead [[his]_{349-hernandez} unsuspecting followers]_{7001-his unsuspecting followers}]_{6999-the squadron of lanceros posted by the fiscal 's directions in a fold of the ground into which hernandez had promised to lead his unsuspecting followers} [They]_{7001-his unsuspecting followers} came , indeed , at the appointed time , but creeping on [their]_{7001-his unsuspecting followers} hands and knees through the bush , and only let [their]_{7001-his unsuspecting followers} presence be known by a general discharge of firearms , which emptied many saddles . [The troopers who escaped]_{7002-the troopers who escaped} came riding very hard into [Tonoro]_100-tonoro . It is said that [[their]_{7002-the troopers who escaped} commanding officer who , being better mounted , rode far ahead of the rest afterwards got into a state of despairing intoxication and beat [the ambitious Fiscal]_{351-the fiscal} severely with the flat of [his]_{351-the fiscal} sabre in the presence of [[his]_{351-the fiscal} wife]_{725-his wife} and [daughters]_{7005-daughters}]_{7003-their commanding officer who , being better mounted , rode far ahead of the rest afterwards got into a state of despairing intoxication and beat the ambitious fiscal severely with the flat of his sabre in the presence of his wife and daughters} , for bringing this disgrace upon the National Army . [The highest civil official of Tonoro , falling to the ground in a swoon]_{7006-the highest civil official of tonoro , falling to the ground in a swoon} , was further kicked all over the body and rowelled with sharp spurs about the neck and face because of the great sensitiveness of [[his]_{351-the fiscal} military colleague]_{7007-his military colleague} . [This gossip of the inland Campo , so characteristic of [the rulers of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{7009-the rulers of the country} with its story of oppression , inefficiency , fatuous methods , treachery , and savage brutality]_{7008-this gossip of the inland campo , so characteristic of the rulers of the country with its story of oppression , inefficiency , fatuous methods , treachery , and savage brutality} , was perfectly known to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . That it should be accepted with no indignant comment by [people of intelligence , refinement , and character as something inherent in the nature of things]_{7011-people of intelligence , refinement , and character as something inherent in the nature of things} was one of the symptoms of degradation that had the power to exasperate [her]_294-senora almost to the verge of despair . Still looking at the ingot of silver , [she]_294-senora shook [her]_294-senora head at [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's remark - "_{[350-por dios]} If it had not been for the lawless tyranny of [[your]_1512-your Government]_{1513-your government} , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , many [an outlaw now with Hernandez]_{1514-an outlaw now with hernandez} would be living peaceably and happy by the honest work of [his]_{1514-an outlaw now with hernandez} hands . " "_[294-senora] [Senora]_294-senora , " cried [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , with enthusiasm , "_[294-senora] it is true ! It is as if [God]_259-god had given [you]_294-senora the power to look into the very breasts of [people]_5626-people . [You]_294-senora have seen [them]_5626-people working round [you]_294-senora , [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} - meek as lambs , patient like [their]_5626-people own burros , brave like lions . [I]_0-i have led [them]_5626-people to the very muzzles of guns - [I]_0-i , who stand here before [you]_294-senora , [senora]_1489-senora - in the time of [Paez]_352-paez , who was full of generosity , and in courage only approached by [the uncle of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos}]_{1517-the uncle of don carlos} here , as far as [I]_0-i know . No wonder there are bandits in [the Campo]_{101-the campo} when there are none but [thieves]_5681-thieves , [swindlers]_{1519-swindlers} , and [sanguinary macaques to rule [us]_1521-us in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{1520-sanguinary macaques to rule us in sta . marta} . However , all the same , [a bandit]_{1522-a bandit} is [a bandit]_{1522-a bandit} , and [we]_1521-us shall have a dozen good straight Winchesters to ride with the silver down to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's ride with [the first silver escort]_{7012-the first silver escort} to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco was the closing episode of what [she]_{248-mrs. gould} called "_[0-i] [my]_0-i camp life " before [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had settled in [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} town - house]_{7013-her town - house} permanently , as was proper and even necessary for [the wife of the administrator of [such an important institution as [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7015-such an important institution as the san tome mine}]_{7014-the wife of the administrator of such an important institution as the san tome mine} . For [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} was to become [an institution]_{7018-an institution} , a rallying point for [everything in [the province that needed order and stability to live]_{7020-the province that needed order and stability to live}]_{7019-everything in the province that needed order and stability to live} . Security seemed to flow upon [this land]_{7021-this land} from [the mountain - gorge]_{7022-the mountain - gorge} . [The authorities of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7023-the authorities of sulaco} had learned that [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} could make it worth [their]_{7023-the authorities of sulaco} while to leave things and [people]_5626-people alone . This was the nearest approach to the rule of common - sense and justice [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} felt it possible to secure at first . In fact , [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , with [its]_{6274-the mine} organization , [its]_{6274-the mine} population growing fiercely attached to [their]_{7023-the authorities of sulaco} position of privileged safety , with [its]_{6274-the mine} armoury , with [[its]_{6274-the mine} Don Pepe]_{7027-its don pepe} , with its armed body of serenos where , it was said , many [an outlaw and deserter]_{7028-an outlaw and deserter} - and even [some members of [[Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} 's band]_{7030-hernandez 's band}]_{7029-some members of hernandez 's band} - had found a place , [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was a power in [the land]_{691-the land} . As [a certain prominent man in [Sta]_54-sta]_{7033-a certain prominent man in sta} . [Marta]_297-marta had exclaimed with a hollow laugh , once , when discussing the line of action taken by [the Sulaco authorities]_{7034-the sulaco authorities} at a time of political crisis - "_[1524-you] [You]_1524-you call [these men Government officials]_{1525-these men government officials} ? [They]_{1525-these men government officials} ? Never ! [They]_{1525-these men government officials} are [officials of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{1526-officials of the mine} - [officials of the Concession]_{1528-officials of the concession} - [I]_0-i tell [you]_1524-you . " [The prominent man who was then a person in power , with a lemon - coloured face and a very short and curly , not to say woolly , head of hair went so far in [his]_{7035-the prominent man who was then a person in power , with a lemon - coloured face and a very short and curly , not to say woolly , head of hair went so far in his temporary discontent as to shake his yellow fist under the nose of his interlocutor} temporary discontent as to shake [his]_{7035-the prominent man who was then a person in power , with a lemon - coloured face and a very short and curly , not to say woolly , head of hair went so far in his temporary discontent as to shake his yellow fist under the nose of his interlocutor} yellow fist under the nose of [[his]_{7035-the prominent man who was then a person in power , with a lemon - coloured face and a very short and curly , not to say woolly , head of hair went so far in his temporary discontent as to shake his yellow fist under the nose of his interlocutor} interlocutor]_{7036-his interlocutor}]_{7035-the prominent man who was then a person in power , with a lemon - coloured face and a very short and curly , not to say woolly , head of hair went so far in his temporary discontent as to shake his yellow fist under the nose of his interlocutor} , and shriek - "_[0-i] Yes ! All ! Silence ! All ! [I]_0-i tell [you]_1524-you ! [The political Gefe]_{353-the political gefe} , [the chief of the police]_{1529-the chief of the police} , [the chief of the customs]_{1530-the chief of the customs} , [the general]_{5924-the general} , all , all , are [the officials of that [Gould]_{250-charles gould}]_{1532-the officials of that gould} . " Thereupon an intrepid but low and argumentative murmur would flow on for a space in [the ministerial cabinet]_{7037-the ministerial cabinet} , and [the prominent man]_{7038-the prominent man} 's passion would end in a cynical shrug of the shoulders . After all , [he]_{7038-the prominent man} seemed to say , what did it matter as long as [the minister]_{7039-the minister} [himself]_{7039-the minister} was not forgotten during [his]_{7039-the minister} brief day of authority ? But all the same , [the unofficial agent of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7040-the unofficial agent of the san tome mine} , working for a good cause , had [his]_{7038-the prominent man} moments of anxiety , which were reflected in [his]_{7038-the prominent man} letters to [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , [[his]_{7038-the prominent man} maternal uncle]_{6642-his maternal uncle} . "_{[1532-the officials of that gould]} [No sanguinary macaque from [Sta]_54-sta]_{1533-no sanguinary macaque from sta} . [Marta]_297-marta shall set foot on [that part of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana which lies beyond [the San Tome bridge]_{1535-the san tome bridge}]_{1534-that part of costaguana which lies beyond the san tome bridge} , " [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} used to assure [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_[297-marta] Except , of course , as [an honoured guest]_{1536-an honoured guest} - for [[our]_1537-our [Senor Administrador]_{354-the senor administrador}]_{1499-our senor administrador} is a deep politico . " But to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , in [[his]_{250-charles gould} own room]_{7043-his own room} , [the old Major]_{6798-the old major} would remark with a grim and soldierly cheeriness , "_{[354-the senor administrador]} [We]_1537-our are all playing [our]_1537-our heads at this game . " [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} would mutter "_[1537-our] Imperium in imperio , [Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , [my]_0-i soul , " with an air of profound self - satisfaction which , somehow , in a curious way , seemed to contain a queer admixture of bodily discomfort . But that , perhaps , could only be visible to [the initiated]_{7045-the initiated} . And for the initiated it was a wonderful place , [this drawing - room of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{7046-this drawing - room of the casa gould} , with [its]_{7046-this drawing - room of the casa gould} momentary glimpses of [the master]_{533-the master} - [El Senor Administrador]_{354-the senor administrador} - older , harder , mysteriously silent , with the lines deepened on [his]_{533-the master} English , ruddy , out - of - doors complexion ; flitting on [his]_{533-the master} thin cavalryman 's legs across the doorways , either just "_[1537-our] back from [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} " or with jingling spurs and riding - whip under [his]_{533-the master} arm , on the point of starting "_[1537-our] for [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . " Then [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , modestly martial in [his]_{332-don pepe} chair , [the llanero who seemed somehow to have found [his]_{332-don pepe} martial jocularity , [his]_{332-don pepe} knowledge of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{7048-the llanero who seemed somehow to have found his martial jocularity , his knowledge of the world} , and [his]_{332-don pepe} manner perfect for [his]_{332-don pepe} station , in the midst of savage armed contests with [[his]_{332-don pepe} kind]_{7050-his kind} ; [Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , polished and familiar , [the diplomatist]_{7051-the diplomatist} with [his]_{247-don jose} loquacity covering much caution and wisdom in delicate advice , with [his]_{247-don jose} manuscript of a historical work on [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , entitled "_[1537-our] Fifty Years of Misrule , " which , at present , [he]_{247-don jose} thought it was not prudent even if it were possible "_[1537-our] to give to [the world]_{525-the world} " ; [these three]_{7052-these three} , and also [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} amongst [them]_{7052-these three} , gracious , small , and fairy - like , before the glittering tea - set , with [one common master]_{7053-one common master} - thought in [their]_{7052-these three} heads , with one common feeling of a tense situation , with one ever - present aim to preserve the inviolable character of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} at every cost . And there was also to be seen [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , a little apart , near one of the long windows , with an air of old - fashioned neat old bachelorhood about [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , slightly pompous , in a white waistcoat , a little disregarded and unconscious of it ; utterly in the dark , and imagining [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} to be in the thick of things . [The good man]_{7055-the good man} , having spent a clear thirty years of [his]_{7055-the good man} life on [the high seas]_{7056-the high seas} before getting what [he]_{7055-the good man} called a ' shore billet , "_[1537-our] was astonished at the importance of transactions other than relating to shipping which take place on [dry land]_{1542-dry land} . Almost every event out of the usual daily course " marked an epoch "_[1543-his] for [him]_1543-his or else was " history "_[1543-his] ; unless with [his]_1543-his pomposity struggling with a discomfited droop of [his]_1543-his rubicund , rather handsome face , set off by snow - white close hair and short whiskers , [he]_1543-his would mutter - " Ah , that ! That , [sir]_5644-sir , was a mistake . "_[1543-his] The reception of the first consignment of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} silver for shipment to [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} in one of [the O.S.N. Co. 's mail - boats]_{1544-the o.s.n. co. 's mail - boats} had , of course , " marked an epoch "_[1543-his] for [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . The ingots packed in boxes of stiff ox - hide with plaited handles , small enough to be carried easily by [two men]_{5759-two men} , were brought down by [the serenos of the mine]_{1546-the serenos of the mine} walking in careful couples along the half - mile or so of steep , zigzag paths to [the foot of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{6781-the foot of the mountain} . [There]_5977-there [they]_1550-they would be loaded into a string of two - wheeled carts , resembling roomy coffers with a door at the back , and harnessed tandem with two mules each , waiting under the guard of [armed and mounted serenos]_{1551-armed and mounted serenos} . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} padlocked each door in succession , and at the signal of [his]_{332-don pepe} whistle [the string of carts]_{1552-the string of carts} would move off , closely surrounded by the clank of spur and carbine , with jolts and cracking of whips , with a sudden deep rumble over the boundary bridge " into the land of [thieves]_5681-thieves and [sanguinary macaques]_{7059-sanguinary macaques} , "_{[332-don pepe]} [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} defined that crossing ; hats bobbing in the first light of the dawn , on the heads of [cloaked figures]_{1553-cloaked figures} ; [Winchesters]_{355-winchesters} on hip ; bridle hands protruding lean and brown from under the falling folds of the ponchos . [The convoy]_{1554-the convoy} skirting [a little wood]_{1555-a little wood} , along [the mine trail]_{1556-the mine trail} , between [the mud huts]_{1557-the mud huts} and [low walls of [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{1558-low walls of rincon} , increased its pace on [the camino real]_{1559-the camino real} , [mules]_1560-mules urged to speed , escort galloping , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} riding alone ahead of a dust storm affording a vague vision of long ears of mules , of fluttering little green and white flags stuck upon [each cart]_{1561-each cart} ; of raised arms in a mob of sombreros with the white gleam of ranging eyes ; and [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , hardly visible in the rear of [that rattling dust trail]_{1562-that rattling dust trail} , with a stiff seat and impassive face , rising and falling rhythmically on an ewe - necked silver - bitted black brute with a hammer head . [The sleepy people in [the little clusters of [huts]_833-huts]_{1564-the little clusters of huts} , in [the small ranches near [the road]_{923-the road}]_{1566-the small ranches near the road}]_{1563-the sleepy people in the little clusters of huts , in the small ranches near the road} , recognized by the headlong sound the charge of [the San Tome silver escort]_{1568-the san tome silver escort} towards [the crumbling wall of [the city]_{1570-the city} on [the Campo side]_{1571-the campo side}]_{1569-the crumbling wall of the city on the campo side} . [They]_{1563-the sleepy people in the little clusters of huts , in the small ranches near the road} came to the doors to see it dash by over ruts and stones , with a clatter and clank and cracking of whips , with the reckless rush and precise driving of a field battery hurrying into action , and the solitary English figure of [the Senor Administrador riding far ahead in the lead]_{1572-the senor administrador riding far ahead in the lead} . In [the fenced roadside paddocks]_{1573-the fenced roadside paddocks} [loose horses]_{1574-loose horses} galloped wildly for a while ; the heavy cattle stood up breast deep in the grass , lowing mutteringly at the flying noise ; [a meek Indian villager]_{1575-a meek indian villager} would glance back once and hasten to shove [his]_{1575-a meek indian villager} loaded little donkey bodily against a wall , out of the way of [the San Tome silver escort]_{1568-the san tome silver escort} going to [the sea]_{698-the sea} ; a small knot of [chilly leperos under the Stone Horse of the Alameda]_{1578-chilly leperos under the stone horse of the alameda} would mutter : " [Caramba]_356-caramba ! "_{[1578-chilly leperos under the stone horse of the alameda]} on seeing it take a wide curve at a gallop and dart into [the empty Street of the Constitution]_{1579-the empty street of the constitution} ; for it was considered the correct thing , the only proper style by [the mule - drivers of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{1580-the mule - drivers of the san tome mine} to go through [the waking town]_{1582-the waking town} from end to end without a check in the speed as if chased by [a devil]_{1583-a devil} . The early sunshine glowed on the delicate primrose , pale pink , pale blue fronts of [the big houses]_{1584-the big houses} with all [their]_{1584-the big houses} gates shut yet , and no face behind the iron bars of the windows . In [the whole sunlit range of empty balconies along [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{1585-the whole sunlit range of empty balconies along the street} [only one white figure]_{1587-only one white figure} would be visible high up above the clear pavement - [the wife of [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador}]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} - leaning over to see [the escort]_{1590-the escort} go by to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , a mass of heavy , fair hair twisted up negligently on [her]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} little head , and a lot of lace about the neck of [her]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} muslin wrapper . With a smile to [[her]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's single , quick , upward glance , [she]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} would watch the whole thing stream past below [her]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} feet with an orderly uproar , till [she]_{1588-the wife of the senor administrador} answered by a friendly sign the salute of [the galloping Don Pepe]_{1593-the galloping don pepe} , the stiff , deferential inclination with a sweep of the hat below the knee . The string of [padlocked carts]_{1594-padlocked carts} lengthened , the size of [the escort]_{1590-the escort} grew bigger as the years went on . Every three months an increasing stream of treasure swept through [the streets of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1596-the streets of sulaco} on its way to [the strong room in [the O.S.N. Co. 's building by [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{1598-the o.s.n. co. 's building by the harbour}]_{1597-the strong room in the o.s.n. co. 's building by the harbour} , there to await shipment for [the North]_{6368-the north} . Increasing in volume , and of immense value also ; for , as [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} told [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} once with some exultation , there had never been seen anything in [the world]_{525-the world} to approach [the vein of [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession}]_{1603-the vein of the gould concession} . For [them]_1604-them both , each passing of the escort under the balconies of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} was like another victory gained in the conquest of peace for [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . No doubt the initial action of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had been helped at the beginning by a period of comparative peace which occurred just about that time ; and also by the general softening of manners as compared with the epoch of civil wars whence had emerged the iron tyranny of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} of fearful memory . In the contests that broke out at the end of [his]_{250-charles gould} rule which had kept peace in [the country]_{567-the country} for a whole fifteen years there was more fatuous imbecility , plenty of cruelty and suffering still , but much less of [the old - time fierce and blindly ferocious political fanaticism]_{1606-the old - time fierce and blindly ferocious political fanaticism} . It was all more vile , more base , more contemptible , and infinitely more manageable in the very outspoken cynicism of motives . It was more clearly a brazen - faced scramble for a constantly diminishing quantity of booty ; since [all enterprise]_{1607-all enterprise} had been stupidly killed in [the land]_{691-the land} . Thus it came to pass that [the province of Sulaco]_{562-the province of sulaco} , once the field of cruel party vengeances , had become in a way one of the considerable prizes of political career . The great of the earth in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta reserved the posts in [the old Occidental State]_{1610-the old occidental state} to those nearest and dearest to [them]_1611-them : [nephews]_1612-nephews , [brothers]_{1613-brothers} , [husbands of favourite sisters]_{1614-husbands of favourite sisters} , [bosom friends]_{1615-bosom friends} , [trusty supporters]_{1616-trusty supporters} - or [prominent supporters of whom perhaps [they]_1611-them were afraid]_{1617-prominent supporters of whom perhaps they were afraid} . It was [the blessed province of great]_{1618-the blessed province of great} opportunities and of largest salaries ; for [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} had [its]_{596-the san tome mine} own unofficial pay list , whose items and amounts , fixed in consultation by [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} and [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} , were known to [a prominent business man in [the United States]_{74-the united states}]_{1620-a prominent business man in the united states} , who for twenty minutes or so in every month gave [his]_{1620-a prominent business man in the united states} undivided attention to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco affairs . At the same time the material interests of all sorts , backed up by the influence of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , were quietly gathering substance in [that part of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{1622-that part of the republic} . If , for instance , the Sulaco Collectorship was generally understood , in [the political world of [the capital]_{6041-the capital}]_{1624-the political world of the capital} , to open the way to [the Ministry of Finance]_{1152-the ministry of finance} , and so on for every official post , then , on the other hand , [the despondent business circles of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{1627-the despondent business circles of the republic} had come to consider [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} as [the promised land of safety]_{1630-the promised land of safety} , especially if [a man]_{771-a man} managed to get on good terms with the administration of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} ; [excellent fellow]_{7060-excellent fellow} ! Absolutely necessary to make sure of [him]_{250-charles gould} before taking a single step . Get an introduction to [him]_{250-charles gould} from [Moraga]_369-moraga if [you]_{303-sir john} can - [the agent of [the King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7062-the king of sulaco}]_{7061-the agent of the king of sulaco} , do n't [you]_{303-sir john} know . "_{[1634-the agent of the san tome administration in sta]} No wonder , then , that [Sir John]_{303-sir john} , coming from [Europe]_16-europe to smooth the path for [[his]_{303-sir john} railway]_{6130-his railway} , had been meeting the name and even the nickname of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} at every turn in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . [The agent of [the San Tome Administration]_{1635-the san tome administration} in [Sta]_54-sta]_{1634-the agent of the san tome administration in sta} . Marta [a polished , well - informed gentleman]_{1636-a polished , well - informed gentleman} , [Sir John]_{303-sir john} thought [him]_{1634-the agent of the san tome administration in sta} had certainly helped so greatly in bringing about the presidential tour that [he]_{303-sir john} began to think that there was something in the faint whispers hinting at the immense occult influence of the Gould Concession . What was currently whispered was this - that [the San Tome Administration]_{1635-the san tome administration} had , in part , at least , financed the last revolution , which had brought into a five - year dictatorship [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , [a man of culture and of unblemished character]_{1638-a man of culture and of unblemished character} , invested with a mandate of reform by the best elements of [the State]_{809-the state} . [Serious , well - informed men]_{1640-serious , well - informed men} seemed to believe the fact , to hope for better things , for the establishment of legality , of good faith and order in public life . So much the better , then , thought [Sir John]_{303-sir john} . [He]_{303-sir john} worked always on a great scale ; there was a loan to [the State]_{809-the state} , and a project for systematic colonization of [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} , involved in one vast scheme with the construction of [the National Central Railway]_{881-the national central railway} . Good faith , order , honesty , peace , were badly wanted for this great development of material interests . [Anybody on the side of these things]_{1644-anybody on the side of these things} , and especially if able to help , had an importance in [Sir John]_{303-sir john} 's eyes . [He]_{303-sir john} had not been disappointed in [the " King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7063-the " king of sulaco} . "_{[7063-the " king of sulaco]} The local difficulties had fallen away , as [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had foretold [they]_1646-they would , before [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's mediation . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} had been extremely feted in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , next to [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} , a fact which might have accounted for the evident ill - humour [General Montero]_304-montero displayed at lunch given on board [the Juno]_{6026-the juno} just before [she]_{6026-the juno} was to sail , taking away from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} and [the distinguished foreign guests in [[his]_304-montero train]_{1651-his train}]_{1650-the distinguished foreign guests in his train} . [The Excellentissimo]_{5994-the excellentissimo} " the hope of [honest men]_{7064-honest men} , "_{[5994-the excellentissimo]} as [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} had addressed [him]_304-montero in a public speech delivered in the name of [the Provincial Assembly of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{104-the provincial assembly of sulaco} sat at the head of the long table ; [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , positively stony - eyed and purple in the face with the solemnity of this " historical event , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} occupied the foot as [the representative of [the O.S.N. Company in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1654-the o.s.n. company in sulaco} , [the hosts of that informal function]_{1655-the hosts of that informal function} , with [the captain of [the ship]_{5996-the ship}]_{1656-the captain of the ship} and [some minor officials from [the shore]_{721-the shore} around [him]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{1658-some minor officials from the shore around him}]_{1653-the representative of the o.s.n. company in sulaco , the hosts of that informal function , with the captain of the ship and some minor officials from the shore around him} . [Those cheery , swarthy little gentlemen]_{1660-those cheery , swarthy little gentlemen} cast jovial side - glances at the bottles of champagne beginning to pop behind [the guests]_{1661-the guests} ' backs in the hands of [[the ship]_{5996-the ship} 's stewards]_{1663-the ship 's stewards} . The amber wine creamed up to the rims of the glasses . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had [his]_{250-charles gould} place next to [a foreign envoy]_{1664-a foreign envoy} , who , in a listless undertone , had been talking to [him]_{250-charles gould} fitfully of hunting and shooting . [The well - nourished , pale face , with an eyeglass and drooping yellow moustache]_{1665-the well - nourished , pale face , with an eyeglass and drooping yellow moustache} , made [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} appear by contrast twice as sunbaked , more flaming red , a hundred times more intensely and silently alive . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} touched elbows with [the other foreign diplomat]_{1667-the other foreign diplomat} , [a dark man with a quiet , watchful , self - confident demeanour , and a touch of reserve]_{1668-a dark man with a quiet , watchful , self - confident demeanour , and a touch of reserve} . All etiquette being laid aside on the occasion , [General Montero]_304-montero was [the only one there in full uniform]_{1669-the only one there in full uniform} , so stiff with embroideries in front that [his]_304-montero broad chest seemed protected by a cuirass of gold . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} at the beginning had got away from high places for the sake of sitting near [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [The great financier]_{1670-the great financier} was trying to express to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} [his]_{1670-the great financier} grateful sense of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hospitality and of [his]_{1670-the great financier} obligation to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's " enormous influence in [this part of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{7065-this part of the country} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} when [she]_{248-mrs. gould} interrupted [him]_{1670-the great financier} by a low " Hush ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [The President]_{1672-the president} was going to make an informal pronouncement . [The Excellentissimo]_{5994-the excellentissimo} was on [his]_{1672-the president} legs . [He]_{1672-the president} said only a few words , evidently deeply felt , and meant perhaps mostly for [Avellanos]_{247-don jose} - [[his]_{1672-the president} old friend]_{1674-his old friend} - as to the necessity of unremitting effort to secure the lasting welfare of [the country]_{567-the country} emerging after this last struggle , [he]_{1672-the president} hoped , into a period of peace and material prosperity . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , listening to the mellow , slightly mournful voice , looking at this rotund , dark , spectacled face , at the short body , obese to the point of infirmity , thought that [this man of delicate and melancholy mind]_{1676-this man of delicate and melancholy mind} , physically almost a cripple , coming out of [his]_{1676-this man of delicate and melancholy mind} retirement into a dangerous strife at the call of [[his]_{1676-this man of delicate and melancholy mind} fellows]_{1677-his fellows} , had the right to speak with the authority of [his]_{1676-this man of delicate and melancholy mind} self - sacrifice . And yet [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was made uneasy . [He]_{1672-the president} was more pathetic than promising , [this first civilian Chief of [the State Costaguana]_{1679-the state costaguana}]_{1678-this first civilian chief of the state costaguana} had ever known , pronouncing , glass in hand , [his]_{1672-the president} simple watchwords of honesty , peace , respect for law , political good faith abroad and at [home]_6285-home - the safeguards of national honour . [He]_{1672-the president} sat down . During the respectful , appreciative buzz of voices that followed the speech , [General Montero]_304-montero raised a pair of heavy , drooping eyelids and rolled [his]_304-montero eyes with a sort of uneasy dullness from face to face . [The military backwoods hero of the party]_{1681-the military backwoods hero of the party} , though secretly impressed by the sudden novelties and splendours of [his]_304-montero position [he]_304-montero had never been on board [a ship]_{1682-a ship} before , and had hardly ever seen [the sea]_{698-the sea} except from a distance , understood by a sort of instinct the advantage [his]_304-montero surly , unpolished attitude of [a savage fighter]_{1684-a savage fighter} gave [him]_304-montero amongst [all these refined Blanco aristocrats]_{1685-all these refined blanco aristocrats} . But why was it that [nobody]_976-nobody was looking at [him]_304-montero ? [he]_304-montero wondered to [himself]_304-montero angrily . [He]_304-montero was able to spell out the print of newspapers , and knew that [he]_304-montero had performed the " greatest military exploit of modern times . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [[My]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{7067-my husband} wanted the railway , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said to [Sir John]_{303-sir john} in the general murmur of resumed conversations . " All this brings nearer the sort of future [we]_7068-we desire for [the country]_{567-the country} , which has waited for it in sorrow long enough , God knows . But [I]_{248-mrs. gould} will confess that the other day , during [my]_{248-mrs. gould} afternoon drive when [I]_{248-mrs. gould} suddenly saw [an Indian boy]_{7070-an indian boy} ride out of a wood with the red flag of [a surveying party]_{7071-a surveying party} in [his]_{7070-an indian boy} hand , [I]_{248-mrs. gould} felt something of a shock . The future means change - an utter change . And yet even here there are simple and picturesque things that one would like to preserve . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Sir John]_{303-sir john} listened , smiling . But it was [his]_{303-sir john} turn now to hush [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [General Montero]_304-montero is going to speak , "_{[303-sir john]} [he]_{303-sir john} whispered , and almost immediately added , in comic alarm , " Heavens ! [he]_304-montero 's going to propose [my]_{303-sir john} own health , [I]_{303-sir john} believe . "_{[303-sir john]} [General Montero]_304-montero had risen with a jingle of steel scabbard and a ripple of glitter on [his]_304-montero gold - embroidered breast ; a heavy sword - hilt appeared at [his]_304-montero side above the edge of the table . In this gorgeous uniform , with [his]_304-montero bull neck , [his]_304-montero hooked nose flattened on the tip upon a blue - black , dyed moustache , [he]_304-montero looked like [a disguised and sinister vaquero]_{1687-a disguised and sinister vaquero} . The drone of [his]_304-montero voice had a strangely rasping , soulless ring . [He]_304-montero floundered , lowering , through a few vague sentences ; then suddenly raising [his]_304-montero big head and [his]_304-montero voice together , burst out harshly - " The honour of [the country]_{567-the country} is in the hands of [the army]_{6742-the army} . [I]_304-montero assure [you]_{303-sir john} [I]_304-montero shall be faithful to it . "_{[304-montero]} [He]_304-montero hesitated till [his]_304-montero roaming eyes met [Sir John]_{303-sir john} 's face upon which [he]_304-montero fixed a lurid , sleepy glance ; and [the figure of the lately negotiated loan]_{1688-the figure of the lately negotiated loan} came into [his]_304-montero mind . [He]_304-montero lifted [his]_304-montero glass . " [I]_304-montero drink to the health of the man who brings [us]_7074-us a million and a half of pounds . "_{[304-montero]} [He]_304-montero tossed off [his]_304-montero champagne , and sat down heavily with a half - surprised , half - bullying look all round the faces in the profound , as if appalled , silence which succeeded the felicitous toast . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} did not move . " [I]_{303-sir john} do n't think [I]_{303-sir john} am called upon to rise , "_{[303-sir john]} [he]_{303-sir john} murmured to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " That sort of thing speaks for itself . "_{[303-sir john]} But [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} came to the rescue with a short oration , in which [he]_{247-don jose} alluded pointedly to [England]_9-england 's goodwill towards [Costaguana]_8-costaguana - " a goodwill , "_{[247-don jose]} [he]_{247-don jose} continued , significantly , " of which [I]_{247-don jose} , having been in [my]_{247-don jose} time accredited to [the Court of [St. James]_{106-st. james}]_{105-the court of st. james} , am able to speak with some knowledge . "_{[247-don jose]} Only then [Sir John]_{303-sir john} thought fit to respond , which [he]_{303-sir john} did gracefully in bad French , punctuated by bursts of applause and the " Hear ! Hears ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , who was able to understand a word now and then . Directly [he]_304-montero had done , [the financier of railways]_{1689-the financier of railways} turned to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} - " [You]_{248-mrs. gould} were good enough to say that [you]_{248-mrs. gould} intended to ask [me]_{303-sir john} for something , "_{[303-sir john]} [he]_{303-sir john} reminded [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , gallantly . " What is it ? Be assured that any request from [you]_{248-mrs. gould} would be considered in the light of a favour to [myself]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} thanked [him]_{303-sir john} by a gracious smile . [Everybody]_{882-everybody} was rising from the table . " Let [us]_7075-us go on [deck]_7076-deck , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} proposed , " where [I]_{248-mrs. gould} 'll be able to point out to [you]_{303-sir john} the very object of [my]_{248-mrs. gould} request . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} An enormous national flag of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , diagonal red and yellow , with two green palm trees in the middle , floated lazily at [the mainmast head of [the Juno]_{53-the juno}]_{1691-the mainmast head of the juno} . A multitude of fireworks being let off in their thousands at [the water 's edge in honour of [the President]_{1672-the president}]_{1692-the water 's edge in honour of the president} kept up a mysterious crepitating noise half round [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . Now and then a lot of rockets , swishing upwards invisibly , detonated overhead with only a puff of smoke in the bright sky . [Crowds of people]_{1695-crowds of people} could be seen between [the town]_{877-the town} gate and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , under the bunches of multicoloured flags fluttering on tall poles . Faint bursts of military music would be heard suddenly , and the remote sound of shouting . [A knot of ragged negroes at the end of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{1698-a knot of ragged negroes at the end of the wharf} kept on loading and firing a small iron cannon time after time . A greyish haze of dust hung thin and motionless against the sun . [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} made a few steps under the deck - awning , leaning on the arm of [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} ; a wide circle was formed round [him]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , where the mirthless smile of [his]_{299-don vincente ribiera} dark lips and the sightless glitter of [his]_{299-don vincente ribiera} spectacles could be seen turning amiably from side to side . The informal function arranged on purpose on board [the Juno]_{53-the juno} to give [the President - Dictator]_{357-the president - dictator} an opportunity to meet intimately [some of [[his]_{299-don vincente ribiera} most notable adherents]_{1701-his most notable adherents} in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1700-some of his most notable adherents in sulaco} was drawing to an end . On one side , [General Montero]_304-montero , [his]_304-montero bald head covered now by a plumed cocked hat , remained motionless on a skylight seat , a pair of big gauntleted hands folded on the hilt of the sabre standing upright between [his]_304-montero legs . The white plume , the coppery tint of [his]_304-montero broad face , the blue - black of the moustaches under the curved beak , the mass of gold on sleeves and breast , the high shining boots with enormous spurs , the working nostrils , the imbecile and domineering stare of [the glorious victor of [Rio Seco]_{58-rio seco}]_{1702-the glorious victor of rio seco} had in [them]_1703-them something ominous and incredible ; the exaggeration of a cruel caricature , the fatuity of solemn masquerading , the atrocious grotesqueness of [some military idol of Aztec conception]_{1704-some military idol of aztec conception} and European bedecking , awaiting the homage of [worshippers]_{1705-worshippers} . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} approached diplomatically this weird and inscrutable portent , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} turned [her]_{248-mrs. gould} fascinated eyes away at last . [Charles]_{250-charles gould} , coming up to take leave of [Sir John]_{303-sir john} , heard [him]_{250-charles gould} say , as [he]_{250-charles gould} bent over [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} 's hand , " Certainly . Of course , [[my]_{250-charles gould} dear]_{6294-my dear} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , for [a protege of [yours]_{248-mrs. gould}]_{7078-a protege of yours} ! Not the slightest difficulty . Consider it done . "_{[250-charles gould]} Going ashore in [the same boat]_{1707-the same boat} with [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} , [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} was very silent . Even in the Gould carriage [he]_{247-don jose} did not open [his]_{247-don jose} lips for a long time . [The mules]_{1708-the mules} trotted slowly away from [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} between the extended hands of [the beggars]_{1710-the beggars} , who for that day seemed to have abandoned in a body the portals of [churches]_{1350-churches} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} sat on the back seat and looked away upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} . A multitude of booths made of green boughs , of rushes , of odd pieces of plank eked out with bits of canvas had been erected all over [it]_1713-it for the sale of cana , of dulces , of fruit , of cigars . Over [little heaps of glowing charcoal Indian women]_{1714-little heaps of glowing charcoal indian women} , squatting on mats , cooked food in black earthen pots , and boiled the water for the mate gourds , which [they]_{1710-the beggars} offered in soft , caressing voices to [the country people]_{1715-the country people} . [A racecourse]_{1716-a racecourse} had been staked out for [the vaqueros]_{1717-the vaqueros} ; and away to the left , from where [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} was massed thickly about a huge temporary erection , like a circus tent of wood with a conical grass roof , came the resonant twanging of harp strings , the sharp ping of guitars , with the grave drumming throb of [an Indian gombo pulsating steadily through the shrill choruses of the dancers]_{1719-an indian gombo pulsating steadily through the shrill choruses of the dancers} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said presently - " All [this piece of land]_{7079-this piece of land} belongs now to [the Railway Company]_{5868-the railway company} . There will be no more popular feasts held here . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was rather sorry to think so . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} took this opportunity to mention how [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had just obtained from [Sir John]_{303-sir john} the promise that [the house occupied by [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio}]_{1720-the house occupied by giorgio viola} should not be interfered with . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} declared [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could never understand why [the survey engineers]_{1721-the survey engineers} ever talked of demolishing [that old building]_{1722-that old building} . [It]_1723-it was not in the way of [the projected harbour branch of the line]_{1724-the projected harbour branch of the line} in the least . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} stopped [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} before the door to reassure at once [the old Genoese]_{358-the old genoese} , who came out bare - headed and stood by [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} step . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} talked to [him]_{358-the old genoese} in Italian , of course , and [he]_{358-the old genoese} thanked [her]_{248-mrs. gould} with calm dignity . [An old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} was grateful to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} from the bottom of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} heart for keeping the roof over the heads of [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} wife]_{725-his wife} and [children]_{5835-children} . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} was too old to wander any more . " And is it for ever , [signora]_7081-signora ? "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} asked . " For as long as [you]_7081-signora like . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} " Bene . Then [the place]_{1017-the place} must be named , It was not worth while before . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [He]_{252-the garibaldino} smiled ruggedly , with a running together of wrinkles at the corners of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} eyes . " [I]_{252-the garibaldino} shall set about the painting of the name to - morrow . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} " And what is it going to be , [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} ? "_{[252-the garibaldino]} " [Albergo d'Italia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} , "_{[252-the garibaldino]} said [the old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , looking away for a moment . " More in memory of [those who have died]_{7083-those who have died} , "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} added , " than for [the country stolen from [[us]_7085-us soldiers of liberty]_{7086-us soldiers of liberty}]_{7084-the country stolen from us soldiers of liberty} by the craft of [that accursed Piedmontese race of [kings]_5804-kings and [ministers]_{5805-ministers}]_{5803-that accursed piedmontese race of kings and ministers} . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} smiled slightly , and , bending over a little , began to inquire about [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} wife]_{725-his wife} and [children]_{5835-children} . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} had sent [them]_1731-them into [town]_5824-town on that day . [The padrona]_{980-the padrona} was better in health ; many thanks to [the signora]_{1734-the signora} for inquiring . [People]_5626-people were passing in twos and threes , in whole parties of [men]_552-men and [women]_584-women attended by [trotting children]_{1738-trotting children} . [A horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare]_{1739-a horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} drew rein quietly in the shade of [the house]_{969-the house} after taking off [his]_{1739-a horseman mounted on a silver - grey mare} hat to the party in [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} , who returned smiles and familiar nods . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , evidently very pleased with the news [he]_{270-old giorgio} had just heard , interrupted [himself]_{270-old giorgio} for a moment to tell [him]_{270-old giorgio} rapidly that [the house]_{969-the house} was secured , by the kindness of [the English signora]_{1743-the english signora} , for as long as [he]_{270-old giorgio} liked to keep [it]_{969-the house} . [The other]_{937-the other} listened attentively , but made no response . When [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} moved on [he]_{270-old giorgio} took off [his]_{270-old giorgio} hat again , a grey sombrero with a silver cord and tassels . The bright colours of a Mexican serape twisted on the cantle , the enormous silver buttons on the embroidered leather jacket , the row of tiny silver buttons down the seam of the trousers , the snowy linen , a silk sash with embroidered ends , the silver plates on headstall and saddle , proclaimed the unapproachable style of [the famous Capataz de Cargadores]_{1746-the famous capataz de cargadores} - [a Mediterranean sailor]_{609-a mediterranean sailor} - got up with more finished splendour than [any well - to - do young ranchero of the Campo]_{1748-any well - to - do young ranchero of the campo} had ever displayed on a high holiday . " It is a great thing for [me]_{270-old giorgio} , "_{[270-old giorgio]} murmured [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , still thinking of [the house]_{969-the house} , for now [he]_{270-old giorgio} had grown weary of change . " [The signora]_{1734-the signora} just said a word to [the Englishman]_{7091-the englishman} . "_{[270-old giorgio]} " The old Englishman who has enough money to pay for [a railway]_{1021-a railway} ? [He]_{7091-the englishman} is going off in an hour , "_{[251-nostromo]} remarked [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , carelessly . " [Buon viaggio]_{360-buon viaggio} , then . [I]_251-nostromo 've guarded [his]_{7091-the englishman} bones all the way from the Entrada pass down to [the plain]_{798-the plain} and into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , as though [he]_{7091-the englishman} had been [[my]_251-nostromo own father]_{7094-my own father} . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} only moved [his]_{270-old giorgio} head sideways absently . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo pointed after [[the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} ' carriage]_{1750-the goulds ' carriage} , nearing the grass - grown gate in [the old town]_{1751-the old town} wall that was like a wall of matted jungle . " And [I]_{270-old giorgio} have sat alone at night with [my]_{270-old giorgio} revolver in [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's warehouse]_{7096-the company 's warehouse} time and again by the side of [that other Englishman]_{7097-that other englishman} 's heap of silver , guarding it as though it had been [my]_{270-old giorgio} own . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [Viola]_{270-old giorgio} seemed lost in thought . " It is a great thing for [me]_{270-old giorgio} , "_{[270-old giorgio]} [he]_{270-old giorgio} repeated again , as if to [himself]_{270-old giorgio} . " It is , "_{[270-old giorgio]} agreed the magnificent [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , calmly . " [Listen]_361-listen , [Vecchio]_283-vecchio - go in and bring [me]_{270-old giorgio} , out a cigar , but do n't look for it in [[my]_{270-old giorgio} room]_{7098-my room} . There 's nothing there . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [Viola]_{270-old giorgio} stepped into [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} and came out directly , still absorbed in [his]_{270-old giorgio} idea , and tendered [him]_{270-old giorgio} a cigar , mumbling thoughtfully in [his]_{270-old giorgio} moustache , " [Children]_{5835-children} growing up - and [girls]_5880-girls , too ! [Girls]_5880-girls ! "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} sighed and fell silent . " What , [only one]_{7102-only one} ? "_{[251-nostromo]} remarked [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , looking down with a sort of comic inquisitiveness at [the unconscious old man]_{1753-the unconscious old man} . " No matter , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo added , with lofty negligence ; " one is enough till another is wanted . "_{[251-nostromo]} [He]_251-nostromo lit it and let the match drop from [his]_251-nostromo passive fingers . [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} looked up , and said abruptly - " [[My]_{270-old giorgio} son]_{7103-my son} would have been just such a fine young man as [you]_{270-old giorgio} , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} , if [he]_{7103-my son} had lived . "_{[270-old giorgio]} " What ? [[Your]_{270-old giorgio} son]_{7104-your son} ? But [you]_{270-old giorgio} are right , [padrone]_7105-padrone . If [he]_{7103-my son} had been like [me]_{270-old giorgio} [he]_{7103-my son} would have been [a man]_{771-a man} . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} turned [his]_{270-old giorgio} horse slowly , and paced on between [the booths]_{1754-the booths} , checking the mare almost to a standstill now and then for [children]_{5835-children} , for [the groups of people from [the distant Campo]_{1757-the distant campo}]_{1756-the groups of people from the distant campo} , who stared after [him]_{270-old giorgio} with admiration . [The Company 's lightermen]_{926-the company 's lightermen} saluted [him]_{270-old giorgio} from afar ; and the greatly envied [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} advanced , amongst murmurs of recognition and obsequious greetings , towards the huge circus - like erection . The throng thickened ; the guitars tinkled louder ; [other horsemen]_{1759-other horsemen} sat motionless , smoking calmly above the heads of [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} ; it eddied and pushed before the doors of [the high - roofed building]_{1761-the high - roofed building} , whence issued a shuffle and thumping of feet in time to the dance music vibrating and shrieking with a racking rhythm , overhung by the tremendous , sustained , hollow roar of the gombo . The barbarous and imposing noise of the big drum , that can madden [a crowd]_{1762-a crowd} , and that even [Europeans]_{362-the europeans} can not hear without a strange emotion , seemed to draw [Nostromo]_251-nostromo on to its source , while [a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} , walked by [his]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} stirrup , and , buffeted right and left , begged " [his]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} worship "_{[1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho]} insistently for employment on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . [He]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} whined , offering [the Senor Capataz]_{363-the senor capataz} half [his]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} daily pay for the privilege of being admitted to [the swaggering fraternity of [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{1765-the swaggering fraternity of cargadores} ; the other half would be enough for [him]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} , [he]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} protested . But [[Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's right - hand man]_{1766-captain mitchell 's right - hand man} - " invaluable for [our]_7107-our work - [a perfectly incorruptible fellow]_{7108-a perfectly incorruptible fellow} "_{[1766-captain mitchell 's right - hand man]} - after looking down critically at the ragged mozo , shook [his]_{1766-captain mitchell 's right - hand man} head without a word in the uproar going on around . [The man]_{543-the man} fell back ; and a little further on [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had to pull up . From the doors of [the dance hall]_{1768-the dance hall} [men]_552-men and [women]_584-women emerged tottering , streaming with sweat , trembling in every limb , to lean , panting , with staring eyes and parted lips , against the wall of [the structure]_{1771-the structure} , where the harps and guitars played on with mad speed in an incessant roll of thunder . [Hundreds of hands]_{1772-hundreds of hands} clapped in there ; voices shrieked , and then all at once would sink low , chanting in unison the refrain of a love song , with a dying fall . A red flower , flung with a good aim from somewhere in the crowd , struck [the resplendent Capataz]_{1773-the resplendent capataz} on the cheek . [He]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} caught it as it fell , neatly , but for some time did not turn [his]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} head . When at last [he]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} condescended to look round , [the throng near [him]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho}]_{1774-the throng near him} had parted to make way for [a pretty Morenita]_{1775-a pretty morenita} , [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} hair held up by a small golden comb , who was walking towards [him]_{1763-a man , wrapped up in a faded , torn poncho} in [the open space]_{1776-the open space} . [Her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} arms and neck emerged plump and bare from a snowy chemisette ; the blue woollen skirt , with all the fullness gathered in front , scanty on the hips and tight across the back , disclosed the provoking action of [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} walk . [She]_{1775-a pretty morenita} came straight on and laid [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} hand on the mare 's neck with a timid , coquettish look upwards out of the corner of [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} eyes . " [Querido]_364-querido , "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} murmured , caressingly , " why do [you]_364-querido pretend not to see [me]_{1775-a pretty morenita} when [I]_{1775-a pretty morenita} pass ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} " Because [I]_251-nostromo do n't love [thee]_{1777-the mare} any more , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , deliberately , after a moment of reflective silence . The hand on [the mare]_{1777-the mare} 's neck trembled suddenly . [She]_{1775-a pretty morenita} dropped [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} head before all the eyes in the wide circle formed round the generous , the terrible , the inconstant [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , and [[his]_{269-the capataz} Morenita]_{1778-his morenita} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , looking down , saw tears beginning to fall down [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} face . " Has it come , then , ever beloved of [my]_{1775-a pretty morenita} heart ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} whispered . " Is it true ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} " No , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , looking away carelessly . " It was a lie . [I]_251-nostromo love [thee]_{1777-the mare} as much as ever . "_{[251-nostromo]} " Is that true ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} cooed , joyously , [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} cheeks still wet with tears . " It is true . "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} " True on the life ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " As true as that ; but [thou]_{1777-the mare} must not ask [me]_{269-the capataz} to swear it on the Madonna that stands in [[thy]_{1777-the mare} room]_{7109-thy room} . "_{[269-the capataz]} And [the Capataz]_{269-the capataz} laughed a little in response to the grins of [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} . [She]_{1775-a pretty morenita} pouted - very pretty - a little uneasy . " No , [I]_{1775-a pretty morenita} will not ask for that . [I]_{1775-a pretty morenita} can see love in [your]_251-nostromo eyes . "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [She]_{1775-a pretty morenita} laid [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} hand on [his]_251-nostromo knee . " Why are [you]_251-nostromo trembling like this ? From love ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} continued , while the cavernous thundering of [the gombo]_{1780-the gombo} went on without a pause . " But if [you]_251-nostromo love [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} as much as that , [you]_251-nostromo must give [[your]_251-nostromo Paquita]_{7110-your paquita} a gold - mounted rosary of beads for the neck of [[her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} Madonna]_{7111-her madonna} . "_{[1780-the gombo]} " No , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , looking into [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} uplifted , begging eyes , which suddenly turned stony with surprise . " No ? Then what else will [[your]_251-nostromo worship]_{7112-your worship} give [me]_{1775-a pretty morenita} on the day of the fiesta ? "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} asked , angrily ; ' so as not to shame [me]_0-i before [all these people]_{5718-all these people} . " "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} There is no shame for [thee]_{1775-a pretty morenita} in getting nothing from [[thy]_{1775-a pretty morenita} lover]_{1782-thy lover} for once . " "_{[1775-a pretty morenita]} True ! The shame is [your]_251-nostromo worship 's - [[my]_0-i poor lover]_{1783-my poor lover} 's , " [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} flared up , sarcastically . Laughs were heard at [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} anger , at [her]_{1775-a pretty morenita} retort . What an audacious spitfire [she]_{1775-a pretty morenita} was ! [The people aware of this scene]_{7113-the people aware of this scene} were calling out urgently to [others in the crowd]_{7114-others in the crowd} . The circle round the silver - grey mare narrowed slowly . [The girl]_{7115-the girl} went off a pace or two , confronting the mocking curiosity of the eyes , then flung back to the stirrup , tiptoeing , [her]_{7115-the girl} enraged face turned up to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo with a pair of blazing eyes . [He]_251-nostromo bent low to [her]_{7115-the girl} in the saddle . "_[365-juan] [Juan]_365-juan , " [she]_{7115-the girl} hissed , "_[365-juan] [I]_0-i could stab [thee]_365-juan to the heart ! " [The dreaded Capataz de Cargadores]_{7116-the dreaded capataz de cargadores} , magnificent and carelessly public in [his]_{7116-the dreaded capataz de cargadores} amours , flung [his]_{7116-the dreaded capataz de cargadores} arm round [her]_{7115-the girl} neck and kissed [her]_{7115-the girl} spluttering lips . A murmur went round . "_[0-i] A knife ! " [he]_{7116-the dreaded capataz de cargadores} demanded at large , holding [her]_{7115-the girl} firmly by the shoulder . Twenty blades flashed out together in the circle . [A young man in holiday attire , bounding in]_{7117-a young man in holiday attire , bounding in} , thrust one in [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's hand and bounded back into the ranks , very proud of [himself]_{7117-a young man in holiday attire , bounding in} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had not even looked at [him]_{7117-a young man in holiday attire , bounding in} . "_[0-i] Stand on [my]_0-i foot , " [he]_251-nostromo commanded [the girl]_{7115-the girl} , who , suddenly subdued , rose lightly , and when [he]_251-nostromo had [her]_{7115-the girl} up , encircling [her]_{7115-the girl} waist , [her]_{7115-the girl} face near to [his]_251-nostromo , [he]_251-nostromo pressed the knife into [her]_{7115-the girl} little hand . "_[0-i] No , [Morenita]_366-morenita ! [You]_366-morenita shall not put [me]_0-i to shame , " [he]_251-nostromo said . "_{[366-morenita]} [You]_366-morenita shall have [your]_366-morenita present ; and so that [everyone]_{1784-everyone} should know who is [[your]_366-morenita lover]_{1785-your lover} to - day , [you]_366-morenita may cut all the silver buttons off [my]_0-i coat . " There were shouts of laughter and applause at [this witty freak]_{7119-this witty freak} , while [the girl]_{7115-the girl} passed the keen blade , and [the impassive rider]_{7121-the impassive rider} jingled in [his]_{7121-the impassive rider} palm the increasing hoard of silver buttons . [He]_{7121-the impassive rider} eased [her]_{7115-the girl} to the ground with both [her]_{7115-the girl} hands full . After whispering for a while with a very strenuous face , [she]_{7115-the girl} walked away , staring haughtily , and vanished into [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} . The circle had broken up , and [the lordly Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , [the indispensable man]_{7123-the indispensable man} , [the tried and trusty Nostromo]_{7124-the tried and trusty nostromo} , [the Mediterranean sailor]_{7125-the mediterranean sailor} come ashore casually to try [his]_{7124-the tried and trusty nostromo} luck in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , rode slowly towards [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [The Juno]_{6026-the juno} was just then swinging round ; and even as [Nostromo]_251-nostromo reined up again to look on , a flag ran up on the improvised flagstaff erected in [an ancient and dismantled little fort at [the harbour entrance]_{7129-the harbour entrance}]_{7128-an ancient and dismantled little fort at the harbour entrance} . Half a battery of field guns had been hurried over there from [the Sulaco barracks]_{7130-the sulaco barracks} for the purpose of firing the regulation salutes for [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} and [the War Minister]_{7132-the war minister} . As [the mail - boat]_{7133-the mail - boat} headed through [the pass]_{6153-the pass} , the badly timed reports announced the end of [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} 's first official visit to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and for [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} the end of another "_{[366-morenita]} historic occasion . " Next time when the "_{[366-morenita]} Hope of [honest men]_{7064-honest men} " was to come that way , a year and a half later , it was unofficially , over [the mountain tracks]_{7135-the mountain tracks} , fleeing after a defeat on [a lame mule]_{868-a lame mule} , to be only just saved by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo from an ignominious death at the hands of [a mob]_{7137-a mob} . It was a very different event , of which [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} used to say - "_{[366-morenita]} It was history - history , [sir]_5644-sir ! And [that fellow of mine]_{1788-that fellow of mine} , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [you]_5644-sir know , was right in it . Absolutely making history , [sir]_5644-sir . " But this event , creditable to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , was to lead immediately to another , which could not be classed either as "_{[1788-that fellow of mine]} history " or as "_{[1788-that fellow of mine]} a mistake " in [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's phraseology . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had another word for it . "_{[1788-that fellow of mine]} Sir " [he]_{267-captain mitchell} used to say afterwards , "_{[1788-that fellow of mine]} that was no mistake . It was a fatality . A misfortune , pure and simple , [sir]_5644-sir . And [that poor fellow of mine]_{1791-that poor fellow of mine} was right in it - right in the middle of it ! A fatality , if ever there was one - and to [my]_0-i mind [he]_{1791-that poor fellow of mine} has never been [the same man]_{1792-the same man} since . " PART SECOND THE ISABELS CHAPTER ONE Through good and evil report in the varying fortune of that struggle which [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} had characterized in the phrase , "_{[1792-the same man]} the fate of national honesty trembles in the balance , " the Gould Concession , "_{[1792-the same man]} Imperium in Imperio , " had gone on working ; [the square mountain]_{7138-the square mountain} had gone on pouring its treasure down the wooden shoots to the unresting batteries of stamps ; the lights of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} had twinkled night after night upon the great , limitless shadow of [the Campo]_{101-the campo} ; every three months [the silver escort]_{7139-the silver escort} had gone down to [the sea]_{698-the sea} as if neither the war nor its consequences could ever affect [the ancient Occidental State]_{7141-the ancient occidental state} secluded beyond [[its]_{7141-the ancient occidental state} high barrier of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{7142-its high barrier of the cordillera} . All the fighting took place on the other side of that mighty wall of serrated peaks lorded over by [the white dome of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{5855-the white dome of higuerota} and as yet unbreached by [the railway]_{920-the railway} , of which only the first part , the easy Campo part from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco to the Ivie Valley at [the foot of [the pass]_{6153-the pass}]_{7145-the foot of the pass} , had been laid . Neither did the telegraph line cross [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} yet ; [its]_{920-the railway} poles , like slender beacons on [the plain]_{798-the plain} , penetrated into the forest fringe of the foot - hills cut by the deep avenue of [the track]_{7149-the track} ; and its wire ended abruptly in [the construction camp]_{7150-the construction camp} at a white deal table supporting a Morse apparatus , in a long hut of planks with a corrugated iron roof overshadowed by gigantic cedar trees - [the quarters of [the engineer in charge of [the advance section]_{7153-the advance section}]_{7152-the engineer in charge of the advance section}]_{7151-the quarters of the engineer in charge of the advance section} . [The harbour]_{801-the harbour} was busy , too , with the traffic in railway material , and with the movements of [troops]_7155-troops along [the coast]_{788-the coast} . [The O.S.N. Company]_{25-the o.s.n. company} found much occupation for [[its]_{25-the o.s.n. company} fleet]_{7157-its fleet} . [Costaguana]_8-costaguana had [no navy]_{7158-no navy} , and , apart from [a few coastguard cutters]_{7159-a few coastguard cutters} , there were [no [national ships]_{7161-national ships} except a couple of [old merchant steamers used as transports]_{7162-old merchant steamers used as transports}]_{7160-no national ships except a couple of old merchant steamers used as transports} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , feeling more and more in the thick of history , found time for an hour or so during an afternoon in [the drawing - room of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{6773-the drawing - room of the casa gould} , where , with a strange ignorance of the real forces at work around [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} professed [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} delighted to get away from the strain of affairs . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} did not know what [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would have done without [his]_{267-captain mitchell} invaluable Nostromo , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} declared . Those confounded [Costaguana]_8-costaguana politics gave [him]_{267-captain mitchell} more work - [he]_{267-captain mitchell} confided to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} - than [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had bargained for . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} had displayed in the service of [the endangered Ribiera Government]_{7165-the endangered ribiera government} an organizing activity and an eloquence of which the echoes reached even [Europe]_16-europe . For , after the new loan to [the Ribiera Government]_{109-the ribiera government} , [Europe]_16-europe had become interested in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . [The Sala of [the Provincial Assembly]_{7167-the provincial assembly} in [the Municipal Buildings of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7168-the municipal buildings of sulaco}]_{7166-the sala of the provincial assembly in the municipal buildings of sulaco} , with its portraits of [the Liberators on the walls]_{7169-the liberators on the walls} and an old flag of [Cortez]_367-cortez preserved in a glass case above [the President]_{1672-the president} 's chair , had heard all these speeches - the early one containing the impassioned declaration "_{[1792-the same man]} Militarism is the enemy , " the famous one of the "_{[1792-the same man]} trembling balance " delivered on the occasion of the vote for the raising of [a second Sulaco regiment]_{7171-a second sulaco regiment} in the defence of the reforming Government ; and when [the provinces]_{7172-the provinces} again displayed [their]_{7172-the provinces} old flags proscribed in [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} 's time there was another of those great orations , when [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} greeted these old emblems of the war of Independence , brought out again in the name of new Ideals . The old idea of Federalism had disappeared . For [his]_{247-don jose} part [he]_{247-don jose} did not wish to revive old political doctrines . They were perishable . [They]_7173-they died . But the doctrine of political rectitude was immortal . The second Sulaco regiment , to whom [he]_{247-don jose} was presenting this flag , was going to show its valour in a contest for order , peace , progress ; for the establishment of national self - respect without which - [he]_{247-don jose} declared with energy - "_{[1792-the same man]} [we]_1793-we are a reproach and a byword amongst [the powers of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{1794-the powers of the world} . " [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} loved [[his]_{247-don jose} country]_{6230-his country} . [He]_{247-don jose} had served it lavishly with [his]_{247-don jose} fortune during [his]_{247-don jose} diplomatic career , and the later story of [his]_{247-don jose} captivity and barbarous ill - usage under [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} was well known to [[his]_{247-don jose} listeners]_{7175-his listeners} . It was a wonder that [he]_{247-don jose} had not been [a victim of the ferocious and summary executions which marked the course of that tyranny]_{7176-a victim of the ferocious and summary executions which marked the course of that tyranny} ; for [Guzman]_{306-guzman bento} had ruled [the country]_{567-the country} with the sombre imbecility of political fanaticism . The power of [Supreme Government]_{111-supreme government} had become in [his]_{306-guzman bento} dull mind an object of strange worship , as if it were [some sort of cruel deity]_{7178-some sort of cruel deity} . It was incarnated in [himself]_{306-guzman bento} , and [[his]_{306-guzman bento} adversaries]_{7179-his adversaries} , [the Federalists]_{7180-the federalists} , were [the supreme sinners]_{7181-the supreme sinners} , [objects of hate , abhorrence , and fear]_{7182-objects of hate , abhorrence , and fear} , as [heretics]_{7183-heretics} would be to [a convinced Inquisitor]_{7184-a convinced inquisitor} . For years [he]_{306-guzman bento} had carried about at the tail of [the Army of Pacification]_{7185-the army of pacification} , all over [the country]_{567-the country} , [a captive band of such atrocious criminals , who considered [themselves]_{7187-a captive band of such atrocious criminals , who considered themselves most unfortunate at not having been summarily executed} most unfortunate at not having been summarily executed]_{7187-a captive band of such atrocious criminals , who considered themselves most unfortunate at not having been summarily executed} . It was a diminishing company of nearly naked skeletons , loaded with irons , covered with dirt , with vermin , with raw wounds , [all men of position , of education]_{7188-all men of position , of education} , of wealth , who had learned to fight amongst [themselves]_{7187-a captive band of such atrocious criminals , who considered themselves most unfortunate at not having been summarily executed} for scraps of rotten beef thrown to [them]_{7187-a captive band of such atrocious criminals , who considered themselves most unfortunate at not having been summarily executed} by [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} , or to beg [a negro cook]_{7190-a negro cook} for a drink of muddy water in pitiful accents . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , clanking [his]_{247-don jose} chains amongst [the others]_{7191-the others} , seemed only to exist in order to prove how much hunger , pain , degradation , and cruel torture [a human body]_{7192-a human body} can stand without parting with the last spark of life . Sometimes interrogatories , backed by some primitive method of torture , were administered to [them]_{1190-soldiers} by [a commission of [officers hastily assembled in a hut of sticks and branches]_{7194-officers hastily assembled in a hut of sticks and branches} , and made pitiless by the fear for [their]_{1190-soldiers} own lives]_{7193-a commission of officers hastily assembled in a hut of sticks and branches , and made pitiless by the fear for their own lives} . [A lucky one or two of that spectral company of prisoners]_{7195-a lucky one or two of that spectral company of prisoners} would perhaps be led tottering behind a bush to be shot by [a file of [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers}]_{7196-a file of soldiers} . Always [an army chaplain]_{7198-an army chaplain} - [some unshaven , dirty man , girt with a sword]_{7199-some unshaven , dirty man , girt with a sword} and with a tiny cross embroidered in white cotton on the left breast of [a lieutenant]_{7200-a lieutenant} 's uniform - would follow , cigarette in the corner of the mouth , wooden stool in hand , to hear the confession and give absolution ; for [the Citizen Saviour of [the Country]_{567-the country}]_{7201-the citizen saviour of the country} [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} was called thus officially in petitions was not averse from the exercise of rational clemency . The irregular report of [the firing squad]_{7203-the firing squad} would be heard , followed sometimes by a single finishing shot ; a little bluish cloud of smoke would float up above the green bushes , and [the Army of Pacification]_{7185-the army of pacification} would move on over [the savannas]_{7205-the savannas} , through [the forests]_{6882-the forests} , crossing [rivers]_7207-rivers , invading [rural pueblos]_{7208-rural pueblos} , devastating [the haciendas of [the horrid aristocrats]_{7210-the horrid aristocrats} , occupying [the inland towns]_{7211-the inland towns} in the fulfilment of [its]_{7185-the army of pacification} patriotic mission]_{7209-the haciendas of the horrid aristocrats , occupying the inland towns in the fulfilment of its patriotic mission} , and leaving behind [a united land wherein the evil taint of Federalism]_{7212-a united land wherein the evil taint of federalism} could no longer be detected in the smoke of [burning houses]_{7213-burning houses} and the smell of spilt blood . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} had survived that time . Perhaps , when contemptuously signifying to [him]_{247-don jose} [his]_{247-don jose} release , [the Citizen Saviour of [the Country]_{567-the country}]_{7201-the citizen saviour of the country} might have thought [this benighted aristocrat]_{7216-this benighted aristocrat} too broken in health and spirit and fortune to be any longer dangerous . Or , perhaps , it may have been a simple caprice . [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} , usually full of fanciful fears and brooding suspicions , had sudden accesses of unreasonable self - confidence when [he]_{306-guzman bento} perceived [himself]_{306-guzman bento} elevated on a pinnacle of power and safety beyond the reach of [mere mortal plotters]_{7217-mere mortal plotters} . At such times [he]_{306-guzman bento} would impulsively command the celebration of a solemn Mass of thanksgiving , which would be sung in great pomp in [the cathedral of [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{7218-the cathedral of sta . marta} by [the trembling , subservient Archbishop of [his]_{306-guzman bento} creation]_{7219-the trembling , subservient archbishop of his creation} . [He]_{306-guzman bento} heard it sitting in a gilt armchair placed before the high altar , surrounded by [the civil and military heads of [[his]_{306-guzman bento} Government]_{7221-his government}]_{7220-the civil and military heads of his government} . [The unofficial world of [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta]_{7222-the unofficial world of sta . marta} would crowd into [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} , for it was not quite safe for [anybody of mark]_{7224-anybody of mark} to stay away from these manifestations of presidential piety . Having thus acknowledged the only power [he]_{306-guzman bento} was at all disposed to recognize as above [himself]_{306-guzman bento} , [he]_{306-guzman bento} would scatter acts of political grace in a sardonic wantonness of clemency . There was no other way left now to enjoy [his]_{306-guzman bento} power but by seeing [[his]_{306-guzman bento} crushed adversaries]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} crawl impotently into the light of day out of [the dark , noisome cells of [the Collegio]_{7227-the collegio}]_{7226-the dark , noisome cells of the collegio} . [Their]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} harmlessness fed [his]_{306-guzman bento} insatiable vanity , and [they]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} could always be got hold of again . It was the rule for [all the women of [[their]_{7228-all the women of their families} families]_{7229-their families}]_{7228-all the women of their families} to present thanks afterwards in a special audience . [The incarnation of that strange god]_{7230-the incarnation of that strange god} , [El Gobierno Supremo]_{368-el gobierno supremo} , received [them]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} standing , cocked hat on head , and exhorted [them]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} in a menacing mutter to show [their]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} gratitude by bringing up [[their]_{7225-his crushed adversaries} children]_{7231-their children} in fidelity to the democratic form of government , "_{[1792-the same man]} which [I]_0-i have established for the happiness of [[our]_1796-our country]_{1797-our country} . " [His]_{306-guzman bento} front teeth having been knocked out in some accident of [[his]_{306-guzman bento} former herdsman]_{7232-his former herdsman} 's life , [his]_{306-guzman bento} utterance was spluttering and indistinct . [He]_{306-guzman bento} had been working for [Costaguana]_8-costaguana alone in the midst of treachery and opposition . Let it cease now lest [he]_{306-guzman bento} should become weary of forgiving ! [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} had known this forgiveness . [He]_{247-don jose} was broken in health and fortune deplorably enough to present a truly gratifying spectacle to [the supreme chief of democratic institutions]_{7233-the supreme chief of democratic institutions} . [He]_{247-don jose} retired to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [[His]_{247-don jose} wife]_{725-his wife} had [an estate in [that province]_{7236-that province}]_{7235-an estate in that province} , and [she]_{725-his wife} nursed [him]_{247-don jose} back to life out of the house of death and captivity . When [she]_{725-his wife} died , [[their]_7237-their daughter]_{7238-their daughter} , [an only child]_{7239-an only child} , was old enough to devote [herself]_{7239-an only child} to "_{[1798-poor papa]} [poor papa]_{1798-poor papa} . " [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia , born in [Europe]_16-europe and educated partly in [England]_9-england , was [a tall , grave girl , with a self - possessed manner , a wide , white forehead , a wealth of rich brown hair , and blue eyes]_{7240-a tall , grave girl , with a self - possessed manner , a wide , white forehead , a wealth of rich brown hair , and blue eyes} . [The other young ladies of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7241-the other young ladies of sulaco} stood in awe of [her]_256-antonia character and accomplishments . [She]_256-antonia was reputed to be terribly learned and serious . As to pride , it was well known that [all the Corbelans]_{7242-all the corbelans} were proud , and [[her]_256-antonia mother]_{7243-her mother} was [a Corbelan]_{7244-a corbelan} . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} depended very much upon the devotion of [[his]_{247-don jose} beloved]_{7245-his beloved} [Antonia]_256-antonia . [He]_{247-don jose} accepted it in the benighted way of [men]_552-men , who , though made in [God]_259-god 's image , are like [stone idols without sense before the smoke of certain burnt offerings]_{7247-stone idols without sense before the smoke of certain burnt offerings} . [He]_{247-don jose} was ruined in every way , but [a man possessed of passion]_{7248-a man possessed of passion} is [not a bankrupt in life]_{7249-not a bankrupt in life} . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} desired passionately for [[his]_{247-don jose} country]_{6230-his country} : peace , prosperity , and as the end of the preface to "_{[1798-poor papa]} Fifty Years of Misrule " has it "_{[1792-the same man]} an honourable place in the comity of [civilized nations]_{1799-civilized nations} . " In this last phrase [the Minister Plenipotentiary]_{7251-the minister plenipotentiary} , cruelly humiliated by the bad faith of [[his]_{247-don jose} Government]_{7221-his government} towards [the foreign bondholders]_{7253-the foreign bondholders} , stands disclosed in the patriot . The fatuous turmoil of greedy factions succeeding the tyranny of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} seemed to bring [his]_{247-don jose} desire to the very door of opportunity . [He]_{247-don jose} was too old to descend personally into [the centre of the arena at [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{7254-the centre of the arena at sta . marta} . But [the men who acted there]_{7255-the men who acted there} sought [his]_{247-don jose} advice at every step . [He]_{247-don jose} [himself]_{247-don jose} thought that [he]_{247-don jose} could be most useful at a distance , in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [His]_{247-don jose} name , [his]_{247-don jose} connections , [his]_{247-don jose} former position , [his]_{247-don jose} experience commanded the respect of [[his]_{247-don jose} class]_{7256-his class} . The discovery that [this man]_{936-this man} , living in dignified poverty in [[the Corbelan town]_{7258-the corbelan town} residence opposite [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{7259-the corbelan town residence opposite the casa gould} , could dispose of material means towards the support of the cause increased [his]_{247-don jose} influence . It was [his]_{247-don jose} open letter of appeal that decided the candidature of [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} for the Presidency . Another of these informal State papers drawn up by [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} this time in the shape of an address from [the Province]_{6067-the province} induced [that scrupulous constitutionalist]_{7262-that scrupulous constitutionalist} to accept the extraordinary powers conferred upon [him]_{247-don jose} for five years by an overwhelming vote of congress in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta . It was a specific mandate to establish the prosperity of [the people]_{605-the people} on the basis of firm peace at [home]_6285-home , and to redeem the national credit by the satisfaction of all just claims abroad . On the afternoon the news of that vote had reached [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by the usual roundabout postal way through [Cayta]_23-cayta , and up [the coast]_{788-the coast} by [steamer]_7266-steamer . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , who had been waiting for the mail in [[the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} ' drawing - room]_{7267-the goulds ' drawing - room} , got out of the rocking - chair , letting [his]_{247-don jose} hat fall off [his]_{247-don jose} knees . [He]_{247-don jose} rubbed [his]_{247-don jose} silvery , short hair with both hands , speechless with the excess of joy . "_{[307-dona emilia]} [Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , [my]_0-i soul , " [he]_{247-don jose} had burst out , "_{[307-dona emilia]} let [me]_0-i embrace [you]_{307-dona emilia} ! Let [me]_0-i - " [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , had [he]_{267-captain mitchell} been [there]_5977-there , would no doubt have made an apt remark about the dawn of a new era ; but if [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} thought something of the kind , [his]_{247-don jose} eloquence failed [him]_{247-don jose} on this occasion . [The inspirer of that revival of the Blanco party]_{7269-the inspirer of that revival of the blanco party} tottered where [he]_{247-don jose} stood . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} moved forward quickly and , as [she]_{248-mrs. gould} offered [her]_{248-mrs. gould} cheek with a smile to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} old friend]_{7270-her old friend} , managed very cleverly to give [him]_{247-don jose} the support of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} arm [he]_{247-don jose} really needed . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} had recovered [himself]_{247-don jose} at once , but for a time [he]_{247-don jose} could do no more than murmur , "_[0-i] Oh , [[you]_1800-you two patriots]_{1801-you two patriots} ! Oh , [[you]_1800-you two patriots]_{1801-you two patriots} ! " - looking from one to the other . Vague plans of another historical work , wherein all the devotions to the regeneration of [the country [he]_{247-don jose} loved]_{7271-the country he loved} would be enshrined for the reverent worship of [posterity]_{7272-posterity} , flitted through [his]_{247-don jose} mind . [The historian who had enough elevation of soul to write of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento}]_{7273-the historian who had enough elevation of soul to write of guzman bento} : "_{[1801-you two patriots]} Yet [this monster , imbrued in the blood of [[his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} countrymen]_{5957-his countrymen}]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} , must not be held unreservedly to the execration of future years . It appears to be true that [he]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} , too , loved [[his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} country]_{6230-his country} . [He]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} had given it twelve years of peace ; and , absolute master of lives and fortunes as [he]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} was , [he]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} died poor . [His]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} worst fault , perhaps , was not [his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} ferocity , but [his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} ignorance ; " [the man who could write thus of a cruel persecutor]_{7274-the man who could write thus of a cruel persecutor} the passage occurs in [his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} "_{[1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen]} History of Misrule " felt at the foreshadowing of success an almost boundless affection for [[his]_{1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen} two helpers]_{7275-his two helpers} , for [these two young people from over [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{7276-these two young people from over the sea} . Just as years ago , calmly , from the conviction of practical necessity , stronger than any abstract political doctrine , [Henry Gould]_{321-henry gould} had drawn the sword , so now , the times being changed , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had flung the silver of [the San Tome]_{7278-the san tome} into the fray . [The Inglez of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7279-the inglez of sulaco} , [the "_{[1803-this monster , imbrued in the blood of his countrymen]} Costaguana Englishman " of the third generation]_{7280-the " costaguana englishman " of the third generation} , was as far from being [a political intriguer]_{7281-a political intriguer} as [[his]_{7279-the inglez of sulaco} uncle]_{1434-his uncle} from [a revolutionary swashbuckler]_{7283-a revolutionary swashbuckler} . Springing from the instinctive uprightness of [their]_{7276-these two young people from over the sea} natures [their]_{7276-these two young people from over the sea} action was reasoned . [They]_{7276-these two young people from over the sea} saw an opportunity and used the weapon to hand . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's position - a commanding position in the background of that attempt to retrieve the peace and the credit of [the Republic]_{568-the republic} - was very clear . At the beginning [he]_{250-charles gould} had had to accommodate [himself]_{250-charles gould} to existing circumstances of corruption so naively brazen as to disarm the hate of [a man courageous enough not to be afraid of its irresponsible potency to ruin everything it touched]_{7285-a man courageous enough not to be afraid of its irresponsible potency to ruin everything it touched} . It seemed to [him]_{250-charles gould} too contemptible for hot anger even . [He]_{250-charles gould} made use of it with a cold , fearless scorn , manifested rather than concealed by the forms of stony courtesy which did away with much of the ignominy of the situation . At bottom , perhaps , [he]_{250-charles gould} suffered from it , for [he]_{250-charles gould} was not [a man of cowardly illusions]_{7286-a man of cowardly illusions} , but [he]_{250-charles gould} refused to discuss the ethical view with [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} . [He]_{250-charles gould} trusted that , though a little disenchanted , [she]_{725-his wife} would be intelligent enough to understand that [his]_{250-charles gould} character safeguarded the enterprise of [their]_{7276-these two young people from over the sea} lives as much or more than [his]_{250-charles gould} policy . The extraordinary development of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} had put a great power into [his]_{250-charles gould} hands . To feel that prosperity always at the mercy of unintelligent greed had grown irksome to [him]_{250-charles gould} . To [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} it was humiliating . At any rate , it was dangerous . In the confidential communications passing between [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [the King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7062-the king of sulaco} , and [the head of [the silver and steel interests far away in [California]_{112-california}]_{7291-the silver and steel interests far away in california}]_{7290-the head of the silver and steel interests far away in california} , the conviction was growing that any attempt made by [men of education and integrity]_{7292-men of education and integrity} ought to be discreetly supported . "_[1806-you] [You]_1806-you may tell [[your]_1806-you friend]_{1807-your friend} [Avellanos]_{247-don jose} that [I]_0-i think so , " [Mr. Holroyd]_305-holroyd had written at the proper moment from [[his]_0-i inviolable sanctuary within [the eleven - storey high factory of great affairs]_{7294-the eleven - storey high factory of great affairs}]_{7293-his inviolable sanctuary within the eleven - storey high factory of great affairs} . And shortly afterwards , with a credit opened by [the Third Southern Bank located next door]_{7295-the third southern bank located next door} but one to [the Holroyd Building]_{7296-the holroyd building} , [the Ribierist party in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{7297-the ribierist party in costaguana} took a practical shape under the eye of [the administrator of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7298-the administrator of the san tome mine} . And [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , [the hereditary friend of [the Gould family]_{6208-the gould family}]_{7300-the hereditary friend of the gould family} , could say : "_[0-i] Perhaps , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , [I]_0-i shall not have believed in vain . " CHAPTER TWO After another armed struggle , decided by [Montero]_304-montero 's victory of [Rio Seco]_{58-rio seco} , had been added to the tale of civil wars , [the "_[0-i] honest men]_{7302-the " honest men} , " as [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} called [them]_{7302-the " honest men} , could breathe freely for the first time in half a century . The Five - Year - Mandate law became the basis of that regeneration , the passionate desire and hope for which had been like the elixir of everlasting youth for [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} . And when it was suddenly - and not quite unexpectedly - endangered by that "_{[304-montero]} brute [Montero]_304-montero , " it was a passionate indignation that gave [him]_304-montero a new lease of life , as it were . Already , at the time of [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} 's visit to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , [Moraga]_369-moraga had sounded a note of warning from [Sta]_297-marta . [Marta]_297-marta about [the War Minister]_{7132-the war minister} . [Montero]_304-montero and [[his]_304-montero brother]_{6096-his brother} made the subject of an earnest talk between [the Dictator - President]_{7306-the dictator - president} and [[the Nestor]_{7307-the nestor} - inspirer of [the party]_{7309-the party}]_{7308-the nestor - inspirer of the party} . But [Don Vincente]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , [a doctor of philosophy from the Cordova University]_{7310-a doctor of philosophy from the cordova university} , seemed to have an exaggerated respect for military ability , whose mysteriousness - since it appeared to be altogether independent of intellect - imposed upon [his]_{299-don vincente ribiera} imagination . [The victor of [Rio Seco]_{58-rio seco}]_{7311-the victor of rio seco} was [a popular hero]_{7312-a popular hero} . [His]_{7311-the victor of rio seco} services were so recent that [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} quailed before the obvious charge of political ingratitude . Great regenerating transactions were being initiated - the fresh loan , [a new railway line]_{7314-a new railway line} , a vast colonization scheme . Anything that could unsettle the public opinion in [the capital]_{6041-the capital} was to be avoided . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} bowed to these arguments and tried to dismiss from [his]_{247-don jose} mind the gold - laced portent in boots , and with a sabre , made meaningless now at last , [he]_{247-don jose} hoped , in the new order of things . Less than six months after [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} 's visit , [Sulaco]_309-sulaco learned with stupefaction of the military revolt in the name of national honour . [The Minister of War]_{6114-the minister of war} , in a barrack - square allocution to [the officers of the artillery regiment [he]_{6114-the minister of war} had been inspecting]_{7318-the officers of the artillery regiment he had been inspecting} , had declared the national honour sold to [foreigners]_{6297-foreigners} . [The Dictator]_{866-the dictator} , by [his]_{866-the dictator} weak compliance with the demands of [the European powers]_{7321-the european powers} - for the settlement of long outstanding money claims - had showed [himself]_{866-the dictator} unfit to rule . A letter from [Moraga]_369-moraga explained afterwards that the initiative , and even the very text , of the incendiary allocution came , in reality , from the other [Montero]_304-montero , [the ex - guerillero]_{7322-the ex - guerillero} , [the Commandante de [Plaza]_113-plaza]_{7323-the commandante de plaza} . The energetic treatment of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , sent for in haste "_{[304-montero]} to [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} , " who came galloping three leagues in the dark , saved [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} from a dangerous attack of jaundice . After getting over the shock , [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} refused to let [himself]_{247-don jose} be prostrated . Indeed , better news succeeded at first . The revolt in [the capital]_{6041-the capital} had been suppressed after a night of fighting in [the streets]_{1003-the streets} . Unfortunately , both [the Monteros]_{370-the monteros} had been able to make [their]_{370-the monteros} escape south , to [[their]_{370-the monteros} native province of [Entre - Montes]_{114-entre - montes}]_{7326-their native province of entre - montes} . [The hero of the forest march]_{7327-the hero of the forest march} , [the victor of [Rio Seco]_{58-rio seco}]_{7311-the victor of rio seco} , had been received with frenzied acclamations in [Nicoya]_115-nicoya , [the provincial capital]_{7329-the provincial capital} . [The troops in garrison there]_{7330-the troops in garrison there} had gone to [him]_{7327-the hero of the forest march} in a body . [The brothers]_{7331-the brothers} were organizing [an army]_{7332-an army} , gathering [malcontents]_{7333-malcontents} , sending [emissaries primed with patriotic lies]_{7334-emissaries primed with patriotic lies} to [the people]_{605-the people} , and with promises of plunder to the wild llaneros . [Even a Monterist press]_{7336-even a monterist press} had come into existence , speaking oracularly of the secret promises of support given by "_{[304-montero]} [[our]_1810-our great sister Republic of [the North]_{116-the north}]_{1811-our great sister republic of the north} " against the sinister land - grabbing designs of [European powers]_{7337-european powers} , cursing in every issue the "_{[304-montero]} miserable Ribiera , " who had plotted to deliver [[his]_{7327-the hero of the forest march} country]_{6230-his country} , bound hand and foot , for a prey to [foreign speculators]_{7339-foreign speculators} . [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , pastoral and sleepy , with [its opulent Campo]_{7340-its opulent campo} and [the rich silver mine]_{7341-the rich silver mine} , heard the din of arms fitfully in [its]_5-sulaco fortunate isolation . It was nevertheless in the very forefront of the defence with [men]_552-men and money ; but the very rumours reached it circuitously - from abroad even , so much was it cut off from [the rest of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{7343-the rest of the republic} , not only by natural obstacles , but also by the vicissitudes of the war . [The Monteristos]_{371-the monteristos} were besieging [Cayta]_23-cayta , an important postal link . [The overland couriers]_{7345-the overland couriers} ceased to come across [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , and [no muleteer]_{7347-no muleteer} would consent to risk the journey at last ; even [Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} on one occasion failed to return from [Sta . Marta]_297-marta , either not daring to start , or perhaps captured by [the parties of the enemy raiding [the country between [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera} and [the capital]_{6041-the capital}]_{7349-the country between the cordillera and the capital}]_{7348-the parties of the enemy raiding the country between the cordillera and the capital} . [Monterist publications]_{372-monterist} , however , found [their]_{7345-the overland couriers} way into [the province]_{6067-the province} , mysteriously enough ; and also [Monterist emissaries]_{7352-monterist emissaries} preaching death to aristocrats in [the villages and towns of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{7353-the villages and towns of the campo} . Very early , at the beginning of the trouble , [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , [the bandit]_{7354-the bandit} , had proposed through the agency of [an old priest of [a village in [the wilds]_{7357-the wilds}]_{7356-a village in the wilds} to deliver two of [them]_{7352-monterist emissaries} to [the Ribierist authorities in [Tonoro]_100-tonoro]_{7358-the ribierist authorities in tonoro}]_{7355-an old priest of a village in the wilds to deliver two of them to the ribierist authorities in tonoro} . [They]_{7358-the ribierist authorities in tonoro} had come to offer [him]_{349-hernandez} a free pardon and the rank of colonel from [General Montero]_304-montero in consideration of joining [the rebel army]_{7359-the rebel army} with [[his]_{349-hernandez} mounted band]_{7360-his mounted band} . No notice was taken at the time of the proposal . It was joined , as an evidence of good faith , to a petition praying [the Sulaco Assembly for permission to enlist , with all [[his]_{349-hernandez} followers]_{5788-his followers} , in the forces being then raised in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for the defence of [the Five - Year Mandate of regeneration]_{117-the five - year mandate of regeneration}]_{7361-the sulaco assembly for permission to enlist , with all his followers , in the forces being then raised in sulaco for the defence of the five - year mandate of regeneration} . The petition , like everything else , had found its way into [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's hands . [He]_{349-hernandez} had showed to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} these pages of dirty - greyish rough paper perhaps looted in [some village store]_{7363-some village store} , covered with the crabbed , illiterate handwriting of [the old padre]_{7364-the old padre} , carried off from [[his]_{349-hernandez} hut by the side of [a mud - walled church]_{7366-a mud - walled church}]_{7365-his hut by the side of a mud - walled church} to be [the secretary of [the dreaded Salteador]_{7368-the dreaded salteador}]_{7367-the secretary of the dreaded salteador} . [They]_7369-they had both bent in the lamplight of [the Gould drawing - room]_{7370-the gould drawing - room} over the document containing the fierce and yet humble appeal of [the man]_{543-the man} against the blind and stupid barbarity turning [an honest ranchero]_{7372-an honest ranchero} into [a bandit]_{1522-a bandit} . A postscript of [the priest]_{7374-the priest} stated that , but for being deprived of [his]_{349-hernandez} liberty for ten days , [he]_{349-hernandez} had been treated with humanity and the respect due to [his]_{349-hernandez} sacred calling . [He]_{349-hernandez} had been , it appears , confessing and absolving [the chief]_{6141-the chief} and most of [the band]_{7376-the band} , and [he]_{349-hernandez} guaranteed the sincerity of [their]_7369-they good disposition . [He]_{349-hernandez} had distributed heavy penances , no doubt in the way of litanies and fasts ; but [he]_{349-hernandez} argued shrewdly that it would be difficult for [them]_7369-they to make [their]_7369-they peace with [God]_259-god durably till [they]_7369-they had made peace with [men]_552-men . Never before , perhaps , had [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} 's head been in less jeopardy than when [he]_{349-hernandez} petitioned humbly for permission to buy a pardon for [himself]_{349-hernandez} and [[his]_{349-hernandez} gang of [deserters]_{7379-deserters}]_{7378-his gang of deserters} by armed service . [He]_{349-hernandez} could range afar from [the waste lands]_{7380-the waste lands} protecting [his]_{349-hernandez} fastness , unchecked , because there were [no troops left in [the whole province]_{5683-the whole province}]_{7381-no troops left in the whole province} . [The usual garrison of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7383-the usual garrison of sulaco} had gone south to the war , with [its]_{7383-the usual garrison of sulaco} brass band playing the Bolivar march on [the bridge of [one of [the O.S.N. Company]_{1042-the o.s.n. company} 's steamers]_{7385-one of the o.s.n. company 's steamers}]_{7384-the bridge of one of the o.s.n. company 's steamers} . [The great family coaches drawn up along [the shore of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{6022-the shore of the harbour}]_{7387-the great family coaches drawn up along the shore of the harbour} were made to rock on the high leathern springs by the enthusiasm of [the senoras]_{7390-the senoras} and [the senoritas]_{7391-the senoritas} standing up to wave [their]_{7391-the senoritas} lace handkerchiefs , as lighter after lighter packed full of [troops]_7155-troops left the end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo directed the embarkation , under the superintendendence of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , red - faced in the sun , conspicuous in a white waistcoat , representing the allied and anxious goodwill of all the material interests of civilization . [General Barrios]_373-barrios , who commanded [the troops]_{7394-the troops} , assured [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} on parting that in three weeks [he]_373-barrios would have [Montero]_304-montero in a wooden cage drawn by three pair of oxen ready for a tour through [all the towns of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{7395-all the towns of the republic} . "_{[304-montero]} And then , [senora]_1489-senora , " [he]_373-barrios continued , baring [his]_373-barrios curly iron - grey head to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} landau - "_{[1489-senora]} and then , [senora]_1489-senora , [we]_1814-we shall convert [our]_1814-we swords into plough - shares and grow rich . Even [I]_0-i , [myself]_0-i , as soon as this little business is settled , shall open [a fundacion on [some land [I]_0-i have on [the llanos]_{1817-the llanos}]_{1816-some land i have on the llanos}]_{1815-a fundacion on some land i have on the llanos} and try to make a little money in peace and quietness . [Senora]_294-senora , [you]_294-senora know , all [Costaguana]_8-costaguana knows - what do [I]_0-i say ? - [this whole South American continent]_{1818-this whole south american continent} knows , that [Pablo Barrios]_374-barrios has had [his]_374-barrios fill of military glory . " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was not present at the anxious and patriotic send - off . It was not [his]_{250-charles gould} part to see [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} embark . It was neither [his]_{250-charles gould} part , nor [his]_{250-charles gould} inclination , nor [his]_{250-charles gould} policy . [His]_{250-charles gould} part , [his]_{250-charles gould} inclination , and [his]_{250-charles gould} policy were united in one endeavour to keep unchecked the flow of treasure [he]_{250-charles gould} had started single - handed from the re - opened scar in [the flank of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{7398-the flank of the mountain} . As [the mine]_{6274-the mine} developed [he]_{250-charles gould} had trained for [himself]_{250-charles gould} some native help . There were [foremen]_7401-foremen , [artificers]_{7402-artificers} and [clerks]_7403-clerks , with [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} for [the gobernador of [the mining population]_{1128-the mining population}]_{7404-the gobernador of the mining population} . For the rest [his]_{250-charles gould} shoulders alone sustained the whole weight of [the "_{[374-barrios]} Imperium in Imperio]_{7406-the " imperium in imperio} , " [the great Gould Concession whose mere shadow had been enough to crush the life out of [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father}]_{7407-the great gould concession whose mere shadow had been enough to crush the life out of his father} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had [no silver mine to look after]_{7409-no silver mine to look after} . In the general life of [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was represented by [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} two lieutenants]_{7410-her two lieutenants} , [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} and [the priest]_{7374-the priest} , but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} fed [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} woman]_{7413-her woman} 's love of excitement on events whose significance was purified to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} by the fire of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} imaginative purpose . On that day [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had brought [the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , [father]_6824-father and [daughter]_{7415-daughter} , down to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} . Amongst [his]_{1051-his father} other activities of that stirring time , [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} had become [the chairman of a Patriotic Committee which had armed a great proportion of troops in [the [Sulaco]_5-sulaco command]_5-sulaco]_{7417-the chairman of a patriotic committee which had armed a great proportion of troops in the sulaco command} with an improved model of a military rifle . [It]_7418-it had been just discarded for something still more deadly by one of [the great European powers]_{7419-the great european powers} . How much of the market - price for second - hand weapons was covered by the voluntary contributions of [the principal families]_{7420-the principal families} , and how much came from those funds [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} was understood to command abroad , remained a secret which [he]_{247-don jose} alone could have disclosed ; but [the Ricos]_{375-the ricos} , as [the populace]_{879-the populace} called [them]_{375-the ricos} , had contributed under the pressure of [[their]_{375-the ricos} Nestor]_{7422-their nestor} 's eloquence . [Some of [the more enthusiastic ladies]_{7424-the more enthusiastic ladies}]_{7423-some of the more enthusiastic ladies} had been moved to bring offerings of jewels into the hands of [the man who was the life and soul of [the party]_{7309-the party}]_{7425-the man who was the life and soul of the party} . There were moments when both [his]_{1051-his father} life and [his]_{1051-his father} soul seemed overtaxed by so many years of undiscouraged belief in regeneration . [He]_{1051-his father} appeared almost inanimate , sitting rigidly by the side of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in [the landau]_{7427-the landau} , with [his]_{1051-his father} fine , old , clean - shaven face of a uniform tint as if modelled in yellow wax , shaded by a soft felt hat , the dark eyes looking out fixedly . [Antonia]_256-antonia , [the beautiful Antonia]_256-antonia , as [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia was called in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , leaned back , facing [them]_7428-them ; and [her]_256-antonia full figure , the grave oval of [her]_256-antonia face with full red lips , made [her]_256-antonia look more mature than [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with [her]_256-antonia mobile expression and [small , erect person under a slightly swaying sunshade]_{7429-small , erect person under a slightly swaying sunshade} . Whenever possible [Antonia]_256-antonia attended [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} ; [her]_256-antonia recognized devotion weakened the shocking effect of [her]_256-antonia scorn for the rigid conventions regulating the life of Spanish - American girlhood . And , in truth , [she]_256-antonia was no longer girlish . It was said that [she]_256-antonia often wrote State papers from [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} 's dictation , and was allowed to read all the books in [[his]_{632-her father} library]_{7432-his library} . At [the receptions]_{7433-the receptions} - where the situation was saved by the presence of [a very decrepit old lady [a relation of [the Corbelans]_{376-the corbelans}]_{7435-a relation of the corbelans} , quite deaf and motionless in an armchair]_{7434-a very decrepit old lady a relation of the corbelans , quite deaf and motionless in an armchair} - [Antonia]_256-antonia could hold [her]_256-antonia own in a discussion with [two or three men]_{7436-two or three men} at a time . Obviously [she]_256-antonia was not [the girl]_{7115-the girl} to be content with peeping through a barred window at a cloaked figure of [a lover]_{7438-a lover} ensconced in a doorway opposite - which is the correct form of Costaguana courtship . It was generally believed that with [her]_256-antonia foreign upbringing and foreign ideas [the learned and proud Antonia]_{7439-the learned and proud antonia} would never marry - unless , indeed , [she]_256-antonia married [a foreigner from [Europe]_16-europe]_{7440-a foreigner from europe} or [North America]_{119-north america} , now that [Sulaco]_5-sulaco seemed on the point of being invaded by [all the world]_{7441-all the world} . CHAPTER THREE When [General Barrios]_373-barrios stopped to address [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [Antonia]_256-antonia raised negligently [her]_256-antonia hand holding an open fan , as if to shade from the sun [her]_256-antonia head , wrapped in a light lace shawl . The clear gleam of [her]_256-antonia blue eyes gliding behind the black fringe of eyelashes paused for a moment upon [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} , then travelled further to the figure of [a young man of thirty at most , of medium height , rather thick - set , wearing a light overcoat]_{7443-a young man of thirty at most , of medium height , rather thick - set , wearing a light overcoat} . Bearing down with the open palm of [his]_{632-her father} hand upon the knob of a flexible cane , [he]_{632-her father} had been looking on from a distance ; but directly [he]_{632-her father} saw [himself]_{632-her father} noticed , [he]_{632-her father} approached quietly and put [his]_{632-her father} elbow over the door of [the landau]_{7427-the landau} . The shirt collar , cut low in the neck , the big bow of [his]_{632-her father} cravat , the style of [his]_{632-her father} clothing , from the round hat to the varnished shoes , suggested an idea of French elegance ; but otherwise [he]_{632-her father} was [the very type of a fair Spanish creole]_{7445-the very type of a fair spanish creole} . The fluffy moustache and the short , curly , golden beard did not conceal [his]_{632-her father} lips , rosy , fresh , almost pouting in expression . [His]_{632-her father} full , round face was of that warm , healthy creole white which is never tanned by [its]_{632-her father} native sunshine . [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud was seldom exposed to the Costaguana sun under which [he]_257-decoud was born . [[His]_257-decoud people]_{6502-his people} had been long settled in [Paris]_120-paris , where [he]_257-decoud had studied law , had dabbled in literature , had hoped now and then in moments of exaltation to become [a poet like [that other foreigner of Spanish blood]_{7448-that other foreigner of spanish blood}]_{7447-a poet like that other foreigner of spanish blood} , [Jose Maria Heredia]_{377-jose maria heredia} . In other moments [he]_257-decoud had , to pass the time , condescended to write articles on European affairs for [the Semenario]_{121-the semenario} , [the principal newspaper in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta]_{7449-the principal newspaper in sta . marta} , which printed them under the heading "_{[374-barrios]} From [[our]_1819-our special correspondent]_{1820-our special correspondent} , " though the authorship was an open secret . Everybody in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , where the tale of compatriots in [Europe]_16-europe is jealously kept , knew that it was "_{[1820-our special correspondent]} [the son Decoud]_{1821-the son decoud} , " [a talented young man , supposed to be moving in the higher spheres of Society]_{7450-a talented young man , supposed to be moving in the higher spheres of society} . As a matter of fact , [he]_257-decoud was [an idle boulevardier]_{7451-an idle boulevardier} , in touch with [some smart journalists]_{7452-some smart journalists} , made free of [a few newspaper offices]_{7453-a few newspaper offices} , and welcomed in the pleasure haunts of [pressmen]_{7454-pressmen} . This life , whose dreary superficiality is covered by the glitter of universal blague , like the stupid clowning of [a harlequin by the spangles of a motley costume]_{7455-a harlequin by the spangles of a motley costume} , induced in [him]_257-decoud a Frenchified - but most un - French - cosmopolitanism , in reality a mere barren indifferentism posing as intellectual superiority . Of [[his]_257-decoud own country]_{7456-his own country} [he]_257-decoud used to say to [[his]_257-decoud French associates]_{7457-his french associates} : "_{[1821-the son decoud]} Imagine an atmosphere of opera - bouffe in which all the comic business of [stage statesmen]_{1822-stage statesmen} , [brigands]_{1181-brigands} , etc . , etc . , all [their]_1824-their farcical stealing , intriguing , and stabbing is done in dead earnest . It is screamingly funny , the blood flows all the time , and [the actors]_{1825-the actors} believe [themselves]_{1825-the actors} to be influencing the fate of [the universe]_{1826-the universe} . Of course , government in general , any government anywhere , is a thing of exquisite comicality to a discerning mind ; but really [[we]_1827-we Spanish - Americans]_{1828-we spanish - americans} do overstep the bounds . [No man of ordinary intelligence]_{1829-no man of ordinary intelligence} can take part in the intrigues of une farce macabre . However , [these Ribierists]_{1830-these ribierists} , of whom [we]_1827-we hear so much just now , are really trying in [their]_{1830-these ribierists} own comical way to make [the country]_{567-the country} habitable , and even to pay some of [its]_{567-the country} debts . [[My]_0-i friends]_{1832-my friends} , [you]_1833-you had better write up [Senor Ribiera]_{268-senor ribiera} all [you]_1833-you can in kindness to [[your]_1833-you own bondholders]_{1834-your own bondholders} . Really , if what [I]_0-i am told in [my]_0-i letters is true , there is some chance for [them]_{1830-these ribierists} at last . " And [he]_{268-senor ribiera} would explain with railing verve what [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} stood for - [a mournful little man oppressed by [his]_{299-don vincente ribiera} own good intentions , the significance of battles won , who [Montero]_304-montero was [un grotesque vaniteux et feroce]_{7459-un grotesque vaniteux et feroce} , and the manner of the new loan connected with railway development , and the colonization of [vast tracts of land]_{7460-vast tracts of land} in one great financial scheme]_{7458-a mournful little man oppressed by his own good intentions , the significance of battles won , who montero was un grotesque vaniteux et feroce , and the manner of the new loan connected with railway development , and the colonization of vast tracts of land in one great financial scheme} . And [[his]_{268-senor ribiera} French friends]_{7461-his french friends} would remark that evidently [this little fellow Decoud connaissait la question a fond]_{7462-this little fellow decoud connaissait la question a fond} . An important Parisian review asked [him]_{268-senor ribiera} for an article on the situation . It was composed in a serious tone and in a spirit of levity . Afterwards [he]_{268-senor ribiera} asked [one of [[his]_{268-senor ribiera} intimates]_{6458-his intimates}]_{7463-one of his intimates} - "_[1835-you] Have [you]_1835-you read [my]_0-i thing about the regeneration of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana - une bonne blague , hein ? " [He]_{268-senor ribiera} imagined [himself]_{268-senor ribiera} Parisian to the tips of [his]_{268-senor ribiera} fingers . But far from being that [he]_{268-senor ribiera} was in danger of remaining a sort of nondescript dilettante all [his]_{268-senor ribiera} life . [He]_{268-senor ribiera} had pushed the habit of universal raillery to a point where it blinded [him]_{268-senor ribiera} to the genuine impulses of [his]_{268-senor ribiera} own nature . To be suddenly selected for [the executive member of [the patriotic small - arms committee]_{7466-the patriotic small - arms committee} of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7465-the executive member of the patriotic small - arms committee of sulaco} seemed to [him]_{268-senor ribiera} the height of the unexpected , one of those fantastic moves of which only [[his]_{268-senor ribiera} "_[1835-you] dear countrymen]_{7467-his " dear countrymen} " were capable . "_[1835-you] It 's like a tile falling on [my]_0-i head . [I]_0-i - [I]_0-i - executive member ! It 's the first [I]_0-i hear of it ! What do [I]_0-i know of [military rifles]_{1836-military rifles} ? C'est funambulesque ! " [he]_{268-senor ribiera} had exclaimed to [[his]_{268-senor ribiera} favourite sister]_{7468-his favourite sister} ; for [the Decoud family]_{7469-the decoud family} - except [the old father]_{7470-the old father} and [mother]_7471-mother - used the French language amongst [themselves]_{7469-the decoud family} . "_{[1836-military rifles]} And [you]_1837-you should see the explanatory and confidential letter ! Eight pages of it - no less ! " This letter , in [Antonia]_256-antonia 's handwriting , was signed by [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , who appealed to [the "_{[1836-military rifles]} young and gifted Costaguanero]_{7472-the " young and gifted costaguanero} " on public grounds , and privately opened [his]_{268-senor ribiera} heart to [[his]_{268-senor ribiera} talented god - son]_{7473-his talented god - son} , [a man of wealth and leisure]_{7474-a man of wealth and leisure} , with wide relations , and by [his]_{7473-his talented god - son} parentage and bringing - up worthy of all confidence . "_{[1836-military rifles]} Which means , " [Martin]_257-decoud commented , cynically , to [[his]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} , "_{[1836-military rifles]} that [I]_0-i am not likely to misappropriate the funds , or go blabbing to [our]_1838-our Charge d'Affaires here . " The whole thing was being carried out behind the back of [the War Minister]_{7132-the war minister} , [Montero]_304-montero , [a mistrusted member of [the Ribiera Government]_{109-the ribiera government}]_{7477-a mistrusted member of the ribiera government} , but difficult to get rid of at once . [He]_257-decoud was not to know anything of it till [the troops under [Barrios]_373-barrios 's command]_{7478-the troops under barrios 's command} had the new rifle in [their]_{7478-the troops under barrios 's command} hands . [The President - Dictator , whose position was very difficult]_{7479-the president - dictator , whose position was very difficult} , was alone in the secret . "_{[1836-military rifles]} How funny ! " commented [[Martin]_257-decoud 's sister]_{7480-martin 's sister} and [confidante]_{7481-confidante} ; to which [the brother , with an air of best Parisian blague]_{7482-the brother , with an air of best parisian blague} , had retorted : "_{[1836-military rifles]} It 's immense ! The idea of [that Chief of [the State]_{809-the state}]_{1839-that chief of the state} engaged , with the help of [private citizens]_{1841-private citizens} , in digging [a mine under [[his]_{1839-that chief of the state} own indispensable War Minister]_{1843-his own indispensable war minister}]_{1842-a mine under his own indispensable war minister} . No ! [We]_1838-our are unapproachable ! " And [he]_257-decoud laughed immoderately . Afterwards [[his]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} was surprised at the earnestness and ability [he]_257-decoud displayed in carrying out [his]_257-decoud mission , which circumstances made delicate , and [his]_257-decoud want of special knowledge rendered difficult . [She]_{7475-his sister} had never seen [Martin]_257-decoud take so much trouble about anything in [his]_257-decoud whole life . "_{[1519-swindlers]} It amuses [me]_0-i , " [he]_257-decoud had explained , briefly . "_{[1519-swindlers]} [I]_0-i am beset by a lot of [swindlers]_{1519-swindlers} trying to sell all sorts of gaspipe weapons . [They]_1845-they are charming ; [they]_1845-they invite [me]_0-i to expensive luncheons ; [I]_0-i keep up [their]_1845-they hopes ; it 's extremely entertaining . Meanwhile , the real affair is being carried through in quite another quarter . " When the business was concluded [he]_257-decoud declared suddenly [his]_257-decoud intention of seeing the precious consignment delivered safely in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . The whole burlesque business , [he]_257-decoud thought , was worth following up to the end . [He]_257-decoud mumbled [his]_257-decoud excuses , tugging at [his]_257-decoud golden beard , before [the acute young lady who after the first wide stare of astonishment looked at [him]_257-decoud with narrowed eyes]_{7484-the acute young lady who after the first wide stare of astonishment looked at him with narrowed eyes} , and pronounced slowly - "_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe [you]_0-i want to see [Antonia]_256-antonia . " "_{[256-antonia]} What [Antonia]_256-antonia ? " asked [the Costaguana boulevardier]_{7485-the costaguana boulevardier} , in a vexed and disdainful tone . [He]_257-decoud shrugged [his]_257-decoud shoulders , and spun round on [his]_257-decoud heel . [[His]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} called out after [him]_257-decoud joyously - "_{[256-antonia]} The Antonia [you]_0-i used to know when [she]_256-antonia wore [her]_256-antonia hair in two plaits down [her]_256-antonia back . " [He]_257-decoud had known [her]_{7475-his sister} some eight years since , shortly before [the Avellanos]_256-antonia had left [Europe]_16-europe for good , as [a tall girl of sixteen]_{7487-a tall girl of sixteen} , youthfully austere , and of a character already so formed that [she]_{7475-his sister} ventured to treat slightingly [his]_257-decoud pose of disabused wisdom . On one occasion , as though [she]_{7475-his sister} had lost all patience , [she]_{7475-his sister} flew out at [him]_257-decoud about the aimlessness of [his]_257-decoud life and the levity of [his]_257-decoud opinions . [He]_257-decoud was twenty then , [an only son]_{7488-an only son} , spoiled by [[his]_257-decoud adoring family]_{7489-his adoring family} . This attack disconcerted [him]_257-decoud so greatly that [he]_257-decoud had faltered in [his]_257-decoud affectation of amused superiority before that insignificant chit of [a school - girl]_{7490-a school - girl} . But the impression left was so strong that ever since [all the girl friends of [[his]_257-decoud sisters]_{7492-his sisters}]_{7491-all the girl friends of his sisters} recalled to [him]_257-decoud [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia by some faint resemblance , or by the great force of contrast . It was , [he]_257-decoud told [himself]_257-decoud , like a ridiculous fatality . And , of course , in the news [the Decouds]_{378-the decouds} received regularly from [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , the name of [[their]_{378-the decouds} friends]_{7493-their friends} , [the Avellanos]_256-antonia , cropped up frequently - the arrest and the abominable treatment of [the ex - Minister]_{7494-the ex - minister} , the dangers and hardships endured by [the family]_{6382-the family} , its withdrawal in poverty to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , the death of [the mother]_{5881-the mother} . [The Monterist pronunciamento]_{7497-the monterist pronunciamento} had taken place before [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud reached [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . [He]_257-decoud came out in a roundabout way , through [[Magellan]_122-magellan 's Straits]_{7498-magellan 's straits} by the main line and [the West Coast Service of [the O.S.N. Company]_{1042-the o.s.n. company}]_{7499-the west coast service of the o.s.n. company} . [His]_257-decoud precious consignment arrived just in time to convert the first feelings of consternation into a mood of hope and resolution . Publicly [he]_257-decoud was made much of by [the familias principales]_{7501-the familias principales} . [Privately Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , still shaken and weak , embraced [him]_257-decoud with tears in [his]_257-decoud eyes . "_{[256-antonia]} [You]_1846-you have come out [yourself]_1846-you ! No less could be expected from [a Decoud]_257-decoud . Alas ! [our]_1847-our worst fears have been realized , " [he]_257-decoud moaned , affectionately . And again [he]_257-decoud hugged [[his]_257-decoud god - son]_{7502-his god - son} . This was indeed the time for [men of intellect and conscience]_{7503-men of intellect and conscience} to rally round the endangered cause . It was then that [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , [the adopted child of [Western Europe]_{123-western europe}]_{7504-the adopted child of western europe} , felt the absolute change of atmosphere . [He]_257-decoud submitted to being embraced and talked to without a word . [He]_257-decoud was moved in spite of [himself]_257-decoud by that note of passion and sorrow unknown on the more refined stage of European politics . But when [the tall Antonia]_256-antonia , advancing with [her]_256-antonia light step in the dimness of [the big bare Sala of [the Avellanos house]_{6658-the avellanos house}]_{7505-the big bare sala of the avellanos house} , offered [him]_257-decoud [her]_256-antonia hand in [her]_256-antonia emancipated way , and murmured , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am glad to see [you]_1848-you here , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , " [he]_257-decoud felt how impossible it would be to tell [these two people]_{7507-these two people} that [he]_257-decoud had intended to go away by the next month 's packet . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , meantime , continued [his]_{247-don jose} praises . Every accession added to public confidence , and , besides , what an example to [the young men at [home]_6285-home]_{7508-the young men at home} from [the brilliant defender of [the country]_{567-the country} 's regeneration]_{7510-the brilliant defender of the country 's regeneration} , [the worthy expounder of the party]_{7512-the worthy expounder of the party} 's political faith before [the world]_{525-the world} ! [Everybody]_{882-everybody} had read the magnificent article in the famous Parisian Review . [The world]_{525-the world} was now informed : and [the author]_{7516-the author} 's appearance at this moment was like a public act of faith . [Young Decoud]_{379-young decoud} felt overcome by a feeling of impatient confusion . [His]_{379-young decoud} plan had been to return by way of [the United States]_{74-the united states} through [California]_{112-california} , visit [Yellowstone Park]_{124-yellowstone park} , see [Chicago]_125-chicago , [Niagara]_126-niagara , have a look at [Canada]_127-canada , perhaps make a short stay in [New York]_{128-new york} , a longer one in [Newport]_129-newport , use [his]_{379-young decoud} letters of introduction . The pressure of [Antonia]_256-antonia 's hand was so frank , the tone of [her]_256-antonia voice was so unexpectedly unchanged in its approving warmth , that all [he]_0-i found to say after [his]_0-i low bow was - "_[257-decoud] [I]_0-i am inexpressibly grateful for [your]_1849-your welcome ; but why need [a man]_{771-a man} be thanked for returning to [[his]_{771-a man} native country]_{1851-his native country} ? [I]_0-i am sure [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia does not think so . " "_{[380-antonia]} Certainly not , [senor]_1479-senor , " [she]_256-antonia said , with that perfectly calm openness of manner which characterized all [her]_256-antonia utterances . "_{[380-antonia]} But when [he]_{771-a man} returns , as [you]_1479-senor return , [one]_994-one may be glad - for the sake of both . " [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud said nothing of [his]_257-decoud plans . [He]_0-i not only never breathed a word of them to [any one]_{1453-any one} , but only a fortnight later asked [the mistress of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{7518-the mistress of the casa gould} where [he]_0-i had of course obtained admission at once , leaning forward in [his]_0-i chair with an air of well - bred familiarity , whether [she]_{7518-the mistress of the casa gould} could not detect in [him]_0-i that day a marked change - an air , [he]_0-i explained , of more excellent gravity . At this [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} turned [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face full towards [him]_0-i with the silent inquiry of slightly widened eyes and the merest ghost of a smile , an habitual movement with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , which was very fascinating to [men]_552-men by something subtly devoted , finely self - forgetful in its lively readiness of attention . Because , [Decoud]_257-decoud continued imperturbably , [he]_0-i felt no longer [an idle cumberer of [the earth]_{617-the earth}]_{7520-an idle cumberer of the earth} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} was , [he]_0-i assured [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , actually beholding at that moment [the Journalist of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7522-the journalist of sulaco} . At once [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} glanced towards [Antonia]_380-antonia , posed upright in the corner of a high , straight - backed Spanish sofa , a large black fan waving slowly against the curves of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} fine figure , the tips of crossed feet peeping from under the hem of the black skirt . [Decoud]_257-decoud 's eyes also remained fixed there , while in an undertone [he]_0-i added that [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia was quite aware of [his]_0-i new and unexpected vocation , which in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana was generally the speciality of [half - educated negroes]_{7523-half - educated negroes} and [wholly penniless lawyers]_{7524-wholly penniless lawyers} . Then , confronting with a sort of urbane effrontery [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's gaze , now turned sympathetically upon [himself]_0-i , [he]_0-i breathed out the words , "_[994-one] Pro Patria ! " What had happened was that [he]_0-i had all at once yielded to [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's pressing entreaties to take the direction of [a newspaper that would "_[994-one] voice the aspirations of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{7525-a newspaper that would " voice the aspirations of the province} . " It had been [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's old and cherished idea . The necessary plant on a modest scale and a large consignment of paper had been received from [America]_38-america some time before ; [the right man]_{7526-the right man} alone was wanted . Even [Senor Moraga]_369-moraga in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta had not been able to find one , and the matter was now becoming pressing ; some organ was absolutely needed to counteract the effect of the lies disseminated by the Monterist press : the atrocious calumnies , the appeals to the people calling upon [them]_7527-their to rise with [their]_7527-their knives in [their]_7527-their hands and put an end once for all to [the Blancos]_{7528-the blancos} , to [these Gothic remnants]_{7529-these gothic remnants} , to [these sinister mummies]_{7530-these sinister mummies} , [these impotent paraliticos]_{7531-these impotent paraliticos} , who plotted with [foreigners]_{6297-foreigners} for the surrender of [the lands]_{7533-the lands} and the slavery of [the people]_{605-the people} . The clamour of this Negro Liberalism frightened [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} . A newspaper was the only remedy . And now that [the right man]_{7526-the right man} had been found in [Decoud]_257-decoud , great black letters appeared painted between the windows above [the arcaded ground floor of [a house on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{7537-a house on the plaza}]_{7536-the arcaded ground floor of a house on the plaza} . It was next to [[Anzani]_381-anzani 's great emporium]_{7539-anzani 's great emporium} of boots , silks , ironware , muslins , wooden toys , tiny silver arms , legs , heads , hearts for ex - voto offerings , rosaries , champagne , [women]_584-women 's hats , patent medicines , even a few dusty books in paper covers and mostly in the French language . The big black letters formed the words , "_[994-one] [Offices of [the Porvenir]_{1856-the porvenir}]_{1855-offices of the porvenir} . " From [these offices]_{7541-these offices} a single folded sheet of [Martin]_257-decoud 's journalism issued three times a week ; and the sleek yellow [Anzani]_381-anzani prowling in a suit of ample black and carpet slippers , before the many doors of [[his]_381-anzani establishment]_{7542-his establishment} , greeted by a deep , side - long inclination of [his]_381-anzani body the Journalist of [Sulaco]_309-sulaco going to and fro on the business of [his]_381-anzani august calling . CHAPTER FOUR Perhaps it was in the exercise of [his]_381-anzani calling that [he]_381-anzani had come to see [the troops]_{7394-the troops} depart . [The Porvenir of the day after next]_{7544-the porvenir of the day after next} would no doubt relate the event , but [its editor]_{7545-its editor} , leaning [his]_{7545-its editor} side against the landau , seemed to look at nothing . [The front rank of [the company of infantry]_{7547-the company of infantry} drawn up three deep across [the shore end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{875-the shore end of the jetty} when pressed too close]_{7546-the front rank of the company of infantry drawn up three deep across the shore end of the jetty when pressed too close} would bring [their]_{7547-the company of infantry} bayonets to the charge ferociously , with an awful rattle ; and then [the crowd of spectators]_{7550-the crowd of spectators} swayed back bodily , even under the noses of the big white mules . Notwithstanding [the great multitude there was only a low , muttering noise]_{7551-the great multitude there was only a low , muttering noise} ; the dust hung in a brown haze , in which [the horsemen]_{7552-the horsemen} , wedged in the throng here and there , towered from the hips upwards , gazing all one way over the heads . [Almost every one of [them]_{7552-the horsemen}]_{7553-almost every one of them} had mounted [a friend]_{7554-a friend} , who steadied [himself]_{7554-a friend} with both hands grasping [his]_{7554-a friend} shoulders from behind ; and the rims of [their]_{7552-the horsemen} hats touching , made like one disc sustaining the cones of two pointed crowns with a double face underneath . [A hoarse mozo]_{7555-a hoarse mozo} would bawl out something to [an acquaintance in the ranks]_{7556-an acquaintance in the ranks} , or [a woman]_{643-a woman} would shriek suddenly the word Adios ! followed by the Christian name of [a man]_{771-a man} . [General Barrios]_373-barrios , in a shabby blue tunic and white peg - top trousers falling upon strange red boots , kept [his]_373-barrios head uncovered and stooped slightly , propping [himself]_373-barrios up with a thick stick . No ! [He]_373-barrios had earned enough military glory to satiate [any man]_{7559-any man} , [he]_373-barrios insisted to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , trying at the same time to put an air of gallantry into [his]_373-barrios attitude . A few jetty hairs hung sparsely from [his]_373-barrios upper lip , [he]_373-barrios had a salient nose , a thin , long jaw , and a black silk patch over one eye . [His]_373-barrios other eye , small and deep - set , twinkled erratically in all directions , aimlessly affable . [The few European spectators]_{7560-the few european spectators} , [all men]_{7561-all men} , who had naturally drifted into [the neighbourhood of [the Gould carriage]_{7563-the gould carriage}]_{7562-the neighbourhood of the gould carriage} , betrayed by the solemnity of [their]_{7561-all men} faces [their]_{7561-all men} impression that [the general]_{5924-the general} must have had too much punch Swedish punch , imported in bottles by [Anzani]_381-anzani at [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} before [he]_373-barrios had started with [his]_373-barrios Staff on a furious ride to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . But [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} bent forward , self - possessed , and declared [her]_{248-mrs. gould} conviction that still more glory awaited [the general]_{5924-the general} in the near future . "_[294-senora] [Senora]_294-senora ! " [he]_0-i remonstrated , with great feeling , "_[294-senora] in the name of [God]_259-god , reflect ! How can there be any glory for [a man like [me]_0-i]_{1857-a man like me} in overcoming [that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches]_{1858-that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches} ? " [Pablo Ignacio Barrios]_374-barrios , [son of [a village alcalde]_{7569-a village alcalde}]_{7568-son of a village alcalde} , [general of division]_{7570-general of division} , commanding in chief [the Occidental Military district]_{7571-the occidental military district} , did not frequent [the higher society of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{7572-the higher society of the town} . [He]_0-i preferred the unceremonious gatherings of [men]_552-men where [he]_0-i could tell jaguar - hunt stories , boast of [his]_0-i powers with the lasso , with which [he]_0-i could perform extremely difficult feats of the sort "_{[1858-that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches]} [no married man]_{1859-no married man} should attempt , " as the saying goes amongst [the llaneros]_{7575-the llaneros} ; relate tales of extraordinary night rides , encounters with wild bulls , struggles with crocodiles , adventures in [the great forests]_{7576-the great forests} , [crossings of swollen rivers]_{7577-crossings of swollen rivers} . And it was not mere boastfulness that prompted [the general]_{5924-the general} 's reminiscences , but a genuine love of that wild life which [he]_0-i had led in [his]_0-i young days before [he]_0-i turned [his]_0-i back for ever on the thatched roof of [the parental tolderia]_{7579-the parental tolderia} in [the woods]_{5931-the woods} . Wandering away as far as [Mexico]_130-mexico [he]_0-i had fought against [the French by the side]_{7581-the french by the side} as [he]_0-i said of [Juarez]_382-juarez , and was [the only military man of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana who had ever encountered [European troops]_{7583-european troops} in the field]_{7582-the only military man of costaguana who had ever encountered european troops in the field} . That fact shed a great lustre upon [his]_0-i name till it became eclipsed by the rising star of [Montero]_304-montero . All [his]_0-i life [he]_0-i had been [an inveterate gambler]_{7584-an inveterate gambler} . [He]_0-i alluded [himself]_0-i quite openly to the current story how once , during some campaign when in command of [a brigade]_{7585-a brigade} , [he]_0-i had gambled away [his]_0-i horses , pistols , and accoutrements , to [the very epaulettes]_{7586-the very epaulettes} , playing monte with [[his]_0-i colonels]_{7587-his colonels} the night before the battle . Finally , [he]_0-i had sent under escort [his]_0-i sword a presentation sword , with a gold hilt to [the town in the rear of [his]_0-i position]_{7588-the town in the rear of his position} to be immediately pledged for five hundred pesetas with [a sleepy and frightened shop - keeper]_{7589-a sleepy and frightened shop - keeper} . By daybreak [he]_0-i had lost the last of that money , too , when [his]_0-i only remark , as [he]_0-i rose calmly , was , "_{[1858-that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches]} Now let [us]_1860-us go and fight to the death . " From that time [he]_0-i had become aware that [a general]_{7590-a general} could lead [[his]_{7590-a general} troops]_{7591-his troops} into battle very well with a simple stick in [his]_{7590-a general} hand . "_{[1858-that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches]} It has been [my]_0-i custom ever since , " [he]_0-i would say . [He]_0-i was always overwhelmed with debts ; even during the periods of splendour in [his]_0-i varied fortunes of [a Costaguana general]_{7592-a costaguana general} , when [he]_0-i held high military commands , [his]_0-i gold - laced uniforms were almost always in pawn with [some tradesman]_{7593-some tradesman} . And at last , to avoid the incessant difficulties of costume caused by [the anxious lenders]_{7594-the anxious lenders} , [he]_374-barrios had assumed a disdain of military trappings , an eccentric fashion of shabby old tunics , which had become like a second nature . But [the faction [Barrios]_374-barrios joined]_{7595-the faction barrios joined} needed to fear no political betrayal . [He]_374-barrios was too much of [a real soldier]_{7596-a real soldier} for the ignoble traffic of buying and selling victories . [A member of [the foreign diplomatic body in [Sta]_54-sta]_{7598-the foreign diplomatic body in sta} . [Marta]_297-marta had once passed a judgment upon [him]_374-barrios]_{7597-a member of the foreign diplomatic body in sta . marta had once passed a judgment upon him} : "_{[1858-that bald - headed embustero with the dyed moustaches]} [Barrios]_374-barrios is [a man of perfect honesty and even of some talent for war]_{1861-a man of perfect honesty and even of some talent for war} , [mais il manque de tenue]_{1862-mais il manque de tenue} . " After the triumph of [the Ribierists]_{383-the ribierists} [he]_374-barrios had obtained the reputedly lucrative Occidental command , mainly through the exertions of [[his]_374-barrios creditors [the Sta]_54-sta]_{7599-his creditors the sta} . [Marta shopkeepers]_{7600-marta shopkeepers} , [all great politicians]_{7601-all great politicians} , who moved [heaven and earth]_{7602-heaven and earth} in [his]_374-barrios interest publicly , and privately besieged [Senor Moraga]_369-moraga , [the influential agent of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7603-the influential agent of the san tome mine} , with the exaggerated lamentations that if [the general]_{5924-the general} were passed over , "_{[1862-mais il manque de tenue]} [We]_1863-we shall all be ruined . " An incidental but favourable mention of [his]_374-barrios name in [Mr. Gould senior]_{250-charles gould} 's long correspondence with [[his]_{250-charles gould} son]_{1178-his son} had something to do with [his]_374-barrios appointment , too ; but most of all undoubtedly [his]_374-barrios established political honesty . [No one]_{602-no one} questioned the personal bravery of [the Tiger - killer]_{7608-the tiger - killer} , as [the populace]_{879-the populace} called [him]_374-barrios . [He]_374-barrios was , however , said to be unlucky in [the field]_{7610-the field} - but this was to be the beginning of an era of peace . [The soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} liked [him]_374-barrios for [his]_374-barrios humane temper , which was like a strange and precious flower unexpectedly blooming on the hotbed of corrupt revolutions ; and when [he]_374-barrios rode slowly through [the streets]_{1003-the streets} during some military display , the contemptuous good humour of [his]_374-barrios solitary eye roaming over the crowds extorted the acclamations of [the populace]_{879-the populace} . [The women of that class]_{7614-the women of that class} especially seemed positively fascinated by the long drooping nose , the peaked chin , the heavy lower lip , the black silk eyepatch and band slanting rakishly over the forehead . [[His]_374-barrios high rank]_{7615-his high rank} always procured an audience of [Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} for [his]_374-barrios sporting stories , which [he]_374-barrios detailed very well with a simple , grave enjoyment . As to [the society of [ladies]_7617-ladies]_{7616-the society of ladies} , it was irksome by the restraints it imposed without any equivalent , as far as [he]_374-barrios could see . [He]_374-barrios had not , perhaps , spoken three times on the whole to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} since [he]_374-barrios had taken up [his]_374-barrios high command ; but [he]_374-barrios had observed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} frequently riding with [the Senor Administrador]_{354-the senor administrador} , and had pronounced that there was more sense in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} little bridle - hand than in all the female heads in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [His]_374-barrios impulse had been to be very civil on parting to [a woman who did not wobble in the saddle]_{7618-a woman who did not wobble in the saddle} , and happened to be [the wife of a personality very important to [a man always short of money]_{7620-a man always short of money}]_{7619-the wife of a personality very important to a man always short of money} . [He]_374-barrios even pushed [his]_374-barrios attentions so far as to desire [the aide - de - camp]_{7621-the aide - de - camp} at [his]_374-barrios side [a thick - set , short captain with a Tartar physiognomy]_{7622-a thick - set , short captain with a tartar physiognomy} to bring along [a corporal with a file of [men]_552-men in front of [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage}]_{7623-a corporal with a file of men in front of the carriage} , lest the crowd in its backward surges should "_{[1862-mais il manque de tenue]} incommode [the mules of [the senora]_{1865-the senora}]_{1864-the mules of the senora} . " Then , turning to the small knot of [silent Europeans looking on within earshot]_{7626-silent europeans looking on within earshot} , [he]_374-barrios raised [his]_374-barrios voice protectingly - "_{[1862-mais il manque de tenue]} [Senores]_385-fuentes , have no apprehension . Go on quietly making [[your]_385-fuentes Ferro Carril]_{1866-your ferro carril} - [[your]_385-fuentes railways]_{1867-your railways} , [[your]_385-fuentes telegraphs]_{1868-your telegraphs} . [Your]_385-fuentes - There 's enough wealth in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana to pay for everything - or else [you]_385-fuentes would not be [here]_5665-here . Ha ! ha ! Do n't mind [this little picardia of [[my]_0-i friend [Montero]_304-montero]_{1871-my friend montero}]_{1870-this little picardia of my friend montero} . In a little while [you]_385-fuentes shall behold [his]_304-montero dyed moustaches through the bars of a strong wooden cage . Si , [senores]_1872-senores ! Fear nothing , develop [the country]_{567-the country} , work , work ! " [The little group of engineers]_{7627-the little group of engineers} received this exhortation without a word , and after waving [his]_0-i hand at [them]_{7627-the little group of engineers} loftily , [he]_0-i addressed [himself]_0-i again to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} - "_{[247-don jose]} That is what [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} says [we]_1874-we must do . Be enterprising ! Work ! Grow rich ! To put [Montero]_304-montero in a cage is [my]_0-i work ; and when that insignificant piece of business is done , then , as [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} wishes [us]_1874-we , [we]_1874-we shall grow rich , one and all , like [so many Englishmen]_{1875-so many englishmen} , because it is money that saves [a country]_{1876-a country} , and - " But [a young officer in a very new uniform]_{7628-a young officer in a very new uniform} , hurrying up from the direction of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} , interrupted [his]_0-i interpretation of [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} 's ideals . [The general]_{5924-the general} made a movement of impatience ; [the other]_{937-the other} went on talking to [him]_0-i insistently , with an air of respect . The horses of [the Staff]_{5926-the staff} had been embarked , [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} 's gig was awaiting [the general]_{5924-the general} at [the boat steps]_{7635-the boat steps} ; and [Barrios]_374-barrios , after a fierce stare of [his]_374-barrios one eye , began to take leave . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} roused [himself]_{247-don jose} for an appropriate phrase pronounced mechanically . The terrible strain of hope and fear was telling on [him]_{247-don jose} , and [he]_{247-don jose} seemed to husband the last sparks of [his]_{247-don jose} fire for those oratorical efforts of which even [the distant Europe]_16-europe was to hear . [Antonia]_256-antonia , [her]_256-antonia red lips firmly closed , averted [her]_256-antonia head behind the raised fan ; and [young Decoud]_257-decoud , though [he]_257-decoud felt [the girl]_{7115-the girl} 's eyes upon [him]_257-decoud , gazed away persistently , hooked on [his]_257-decoud elbow , with a scornful and complete detachment . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} heroically concealed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} dismay at the appearance of [men]_552-men and events so remote from [her]_{248-mrs. gould} racial conventions , dismay too deep to be uttered in words even to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} understood [his]_257-decoud voiceless reserve better now . [Their]_7639-their confidential intercourse fell , not in moments of privacy , but precisely in public , when the quick meeting of [their]_7639-their glances would comment upon some fresh turn of events . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had gone to [his]_257-decoud school of uncompromising silence , the only one possible , since so much that seemed shocking , weird , and grotesque in the working out of [their]_7639-their purposes had to be accepted as normal in [this country]_{990-this country} . Decidedly , the stately [Antonia]_256-antonia looked more mature and infinitely calm ; but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} would never have known how to reconcile the sudden sinkings of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} heart with an amiable mobility of expression . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} smiled a good - bye at [Barrios]_374-barrios , nodded round to the Europeans who raised [their]_1877-their hats simultaneously with an engaging invitation , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope to see [you]_1877-their all presently , at [home]_6285-home " ; then said nervously to [Decoud]_257-decoud , "_{[374-barrios]} Get in , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , " and heard [him]_257-decoud mutter to [himself]_257-decoud in French , as [he]_257-decoud opened [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} door , "_[257-decoud] Le sort en est jete . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} heard [him]_257-decoud with a sort of exasperation . [Nobody]_976-nobody ought to have known better than [himself]_257-decoud that the first cast of dice had been already thrown long ago in a most desperate game . Distant acclamations , words of command yelled out , and a roll of drums on [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} greeted [the departing general]_{7644-the departing general} . Something like a slight faintness came over [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} looked blankly at [Antonia]_256-antonia 's still face , wondering what would happen to [Charley]_{250-charles gould} if [that absurd man]_{7645-that absurd man} failed . "_[257-decoud] A la casa , [Ignacio]_374-barrios , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} cried at the motionless broad back of [the coachman]_{7646-the coachman} , who gathered the reins without haste , mumbling to [himself]_257-decoud under [his]_257-decoud breath , "_{[374-barrios]} Si , la casa . Si , si nina . " [The carriage]_{1725-the carriage} rolled noiselessly on [the soft track]_{7648-the soft track} , the shadows fell long on the dusty little plain interspersed with dark bushes , mounds of turned - up earth , [low wooden buildings with iron roofs of [the Railway Company]_{5868-the railway company}]_{7649-low wooden buildings with iron roofs of the railway company} ; the sparse row of telegraph poles strode obliquely clear of [the town]_{877-the town} , bearing a single , almost invisible wire far into [the great campo]_{7652-the great campo} - like [a slender , vibrating feeler of that progress waiting outside for a moment of peace to enter and twine itself about the weary heart of]_{7653-a slender , vibrating feeler of that progress waiting outside for a moment of peace to enter and twine itself about the weary heart of} [the land]_{691-the land} . [The cafe window of [the Albergo d'ltalia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una}]_{7655-the cafe window of the albergo d'ltalia una} was full of sunburnt , whiskered faces of [railway men]_{7656-railway men} . But at the other end of [the house]_{969-the house} , the end of [the Signori Inglesi]_{288-the signori inglesi} , [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , at the door with one of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} girls]_{7658-his girls} on each side , bared [his]_{270-old giorgio} bushy head , as white as the snows of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} stopped [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} seldom failed to speak to [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} protege]_{7660-her protege} ; moreover , the excitement , the heat , and the dust had made [her]_{248-mrs. gould} thirsty . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} asked for a glass of water . [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} sent [the children]_{5777-the children} [indoors]_7662-indoors for it , and approached with pleasure expressed in [his]_{270-old giorgio} whole rugged countenance . It was not often that [he]_{270-old giorgio} had occasion to see [[his]_{270-old giorgio} benefactress]_{7663-his benefactress} , who was also [an Englishwoman]_{7664-an englishwoman} - another title to [his]_{270-old giorgio} regard . [He]_{270-old giorgio} offered some excuses for [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} . It was a bad day with [her]_{725-his wife} ; [her]_{725-his wife} oppressions - [he]_{270-old giorgio} tapped [his]_{270-old giorgio} own broad chest . [She]_{725-his wife} could not move from [her]_{725-his wife} chair that day . [Decoud]_257-decoud , ensconced in the corner of [his]_{270-old giorgio} seat , observed gloomily [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's old revolutionist]_{7666-mrs. gould 's old revolutionist} , then , offhand - "_{[374-barrios]} Well , and what do [you]_1879-you think of it all , [Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} ? " [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , looking at [him]_{270-old giorgio} with some curiosity , said civilly that [the troops]_{7394-the troops} had marched very well . [One - eyed Barrios]_374-barrios and [[his]_{270-old giorgio} officers]_{7668-his officers} had done wonders with [the recruits]_{7669-the recruits} in a short time . [Those Indios , only caught the other day]_{7670-those indios , only caught the other day} , had gone swinging past in double quick time , like [bersaglieri]_{7671-bersaglieri} ; [they]_{7670-those indios , only caught the other day} looked well fed , too , and had whole uniforms . "_[1879-you] Uniforms ! " [he]_{270-old giorgio} repeated with a half - smile of pity . A look of grim retrospect stole over [his]_{270-old giorgio} piercing , steady eyes . It had been otherwise in [his]_{270-old giorgio} time when [men]_552-men fought against tyranny , in [the forests of [Brazil]_134-brazil]_{7673-the forests of brazil} , or on [the plains of [Uruguay]_45-uruguay]_{7674-the plains of uruguay} , starving on half - raw beef without salt , half naked , with often only a knife tied to a stick for a weapon . "_[1879-you] And yet [we]_1880-we used to prevail against [the oppressor]_{1881-the oppressor} , " [he]_{270-old giorgio} concluded , proudly . [His]_{270-old giorgio} animation fell ; the slight gesture of [his]_{270-old giorgio} hand expressed discouragement ; but [he]_{270-old giorgio} added that [he]_{270-old giorgio} had asked [one of [the sergeants]_{7676-the sergeants}]_{7675-one of the sergeants} to show [him]_{270-old giorgio} the new rifle . There was no such weapon in [his]_{270-old giorgio} fighting days ; and if [Barrios]_374-barrios could not - "_{[1882-a man of experience]} Yes , yes , " broke in [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , almost trembling with eagerness . "_{[1882-a man of experience]} [We]_1880-we are safe . [The good Senor Viola]_{386-the good senor viola} is [a man of experience]_{1882-a man of experience} . Extremely deadly - is it not so ? [You]_{386-the good senor viola} have accomplished [your]_{386-the good senor viola} mission admirably , [[my]_0-i dear]_{6294-my dear} [Martin]_257-decoud . " [Decoud]_257-decoud , lolling back moodily , contemplated [old Viola]_{386-the good senor viola} . "_[257-decoud] Ah ! Yes . [A man of experience]_{1882-a man of experience} . But who are [you]_{386-the good senor viola} for , really , in [your]_{386-the good senor viola} heart ? " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} leaned over to [the children]_{5777-the children} . [Linda]_284-linda had brought out a glass of water on a tray , with extreme care ; [Giselle]_387-giselle presented [her]_284-linda with a bunch of flowers gathered hastily . "_{[386-the good senor viola]} For [the people]_{605-the people} , " declared [old Viola]_387-giselle , sternly . "_{[386-the good senor viola]} [We]_1880-we are all for [the people]_{605-the people} - in the end . " "_{[386-the good senor viola]} Yes , " muttered [old Viola]_387-giselle , savagely . "_{[386-the good senor viola]} And meantime [they]_{605-the people} fight for [you]_{386-the good senor viola} . [Blind]_388-blind . Esclavos ! " At that moment [young Scarfe of [the railway staff]_{7679-the railway staff}]_{7678-young scarfe of the railway staff} emerged from the door of [the part reserved for [the Signori Inglesi]_{288-the signori inglesi}]_{7680-the part reserved for the signori inglesi} . [He]_{7678-young scarfe of the railway staff} had come down to [headquarters]_{7681-headquarters} from somewhere up the line on [a light engine]_{7682-a light engine} , and had had just time to get a bath and change [his]_{7678-young scarfe of the railway staff} clothes . [He]_{7678-young scarfe of the railway staff} was [a nice boy]_{7683-a nice boy} , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} welcomed [him]_{7678-young scarfe of the railway staff} . "_{[605-the people]} It 's a delightful surprise to see [you]_{386-the good senor viola} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_0-i 've just come down . Usual luck . Missed everything , of course . This show is just over , and [I]_0-i hear there has been a great dance at [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} 's last night . Is it true ? " "_{[1887-the young patricians]} [The young patricians]_{1887-the young patricians} , " [Decoud]_257-decoud began suddenly in [his]_257-decoud precise English , "_{[1887-the young patricians]} have indeed been dancing before [they]_{1887-the young patricians} started off to the war with [the Great Pompey]_{390-the great pompey} . " [Young Scarfe]_{391-young scarfe} stared , astounded . "_{[390-the great pompey]} [You]_{386-the good senor viola} have n't met before , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} intervened . "_{[392-mr. decoud]} [Mr. Decoud]_{392-mr. decoud} - [Mr. Scarfe]_393-scarfe . " "_[393-scarfe] Ah ! But [we]_1888-we are not going to [Pharsalia]_{135-pharsalia} , " protested [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , with nervous haste , also in English . "_{[386-the good senor viola]} [You]_{386-the good senor viola} should not jest like this , [Martin]_257-decoud . " [Antonia]_256-antonia 's breast rose and fell with a deeper breath . [The young engineer]_{7684-the young engineer} was utterly in the dark . "_[257-decoud] Great what ? " [he]_{7684-the young engineer} muttered , vaguely . "_[257-decoud] Luckily , [Montero]_304-montero is not [a Caesar]_{6435-a caesar} , " [Decoud]_257-decoud continued . "_{[6435-a caesar]} Not the two [Monteros]_{370-the monteros} put together would make a decent parody of [a Caesar]_{6435-a caesar} . " [He]_{7684-the young engineer} crossed [his]_{7684-the young engineer} arms on [his]_{7684-the young engineer} breast , looking at [Senor Avellanos]_{317-senor avellanos} , who had returned to [his]_{317-senor avellanos} immobility . "_{[6435-a caesar]} It is only [you]_{386-the good senor viola} , [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , who are [a genuine old Roman]_{1891-a genuine old roman} - vir Romanus - eloquent and inflexible . " Since [he]_{7684-the young engineer} had heard the name of [Montero]_304-montero pronounced , [young Scarfe]_393-scarfe had been eager to express [his]_{7684-the young engineer} simple feelings . In a loud and youthful tone [he]_{7684-the young engineer} hoped that [this Montero]_304-montero was going to be licked once for all and done with . There was no saying what would happen to [the railway]_{920-the railway} if the revolution got the upper hand . Perhaps it would have to be abandoned . It would not be [the first railway gone to pot in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{7686-the first railway gone to pot in costaguana} . "_{[1891-a genuine old roman]} [You]_{386-the good senor viola} know , it 's one of [their]_1892-their so - called national things , " [he]_{7684-the young engineer} ran on , wrinkling up [his]_{7684-the young engineer} nose as if the word had a suspicious flavour to [his]_{7684-the young engineer} profound experience of South American affairs . And , of course , [he]_{7684-the young engineer} chatted with animation , it had been such an immense piece of luck for [him]_{7684-the young engineer} at [his]_{7684-the young engineer} age to get appointed on the staff "_{[248-mrs. gould]} of a big thing like that - do n't [you]_{386-the good senor viola} know . " It would give [him]_{7684-the young engineer} the pull over a lot of [chaps all through life]_{7687-chaps all through life} , [he]_{7684-the young engineer} asserted . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} Therefore - down with [Montero]_304-montero ! [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [His]_{7684-the young engineer} artless grin disappeared slowly before the unanimous gravity of the faces turned upon [him]_{7684-the young engineer} from [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} ; only that "_{[248-mrs. gould]} old chap , " [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , presenting a motionless , waxy profile , stared straight on as if deaf . [Scarfe]_393-scarfe did not know [the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} very well . [They]_1892-their did not give balls , and [Antonia]_256-antonia never appeared at a ground - floor window , as [some other young ladies]_{7689-some other young ladies} used to do attended by [elder women]_{7690-elder women} , to chat with [the caballeros on horseback]_{7691-the caballeros on horseback} in [the Calle]_{7692-the calle} . The stares of [these creoles]_{7693-these creoles} did not matter much ; but what on earth had come to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ? [She]_{248-mrs. gould} said , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} Go on , [Ignacio]_374-barrios , " and gave [him]_374-barrios a slow inclination of the head . [He]_374-barrios heard a short laugh from [that round - faced , Frenchified fellow]_{7694-that round - faced , frenchified fellow} . [He]_374-barrios coloured up to the eyes , and stared at [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , who had fallen back with [the children]_{5777-the children} , hat in hand . "_{[374-barrios]} [I]_0-i shall want a horse presently , " [he]_374-barrios said with some asperity to [the old man]_{953-the old man} . "_[0-i] Si , [senor]_1479-senor . There are plenty of horses , " murmured [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , smoothing absently , with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} brown hands , the two heads , one dark with bronze glints , the other fair with a coppery ripple , of [the two girls]_{5871-the two girls} by [his]_{252-the garibaldino} side . [The returning stream of sightseers]_{7698-the returning stream of sightseers} raised a great dust on [the road]_{923-the road} . [Horsemen]_289-horsemen noticed [the group]_{7700-the group} . "_{[374-barrios]} Go to [[your]_1894-you mother]_{997-your mother} , " [he]_{252-the garibaldino} said . "_[1896-they] [They]_1896-they are growing up as [I]_0-i am growing older , and there is [nobody]_976-nobody - " [He]_374-barrios looked at [the young engineer]_{7684-the young engineer} and stopped , as if awakened from a dream ; then , folding [his]_374-barrios arms on [his]_374-barrios breast , took up [his]_374-barrios usual position , leaning back in the doorway with an upward glance fastened on the white shoulder of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota far away . In [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , shifting [his]_0-i position as though [he]_0-i could not make [himself]_0-i comfortable , muttered as [he]_0-i swayed towards [Antonia]_256-antonia , "_[976-nobody] [I]_0-i suppose [you]_1894-you hate [me]_0-i . " Then in a loud voice [he]_0-i began to congratulate [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} upon all [the engineers]_{7703-the engineers} being convinced [Ribierists]_{383-the ribierists} . The interest of [all those foreigners]_{7704-all those foreigners} was gratifying . "_[1894-you] [You]_1894-you have heard [this one]_{1898-this one} . [He]_{1898-this one} is [an enlightened well - wisher]_{1899-an enlightened well - wisher} . It is pleasant to think that the prosperity of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana is of some use to [the world]_{525-the world} . " "_{[1898-this one]} [He]_{1898-this one} is very young , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} remarked , quietly . "_{[1898-this one]} And so very wise for [his]_{1898-this one} age , " retorted [Decoud]_257-decoud . "_{[1898-this one]} But here [we]_1901-our have the naked truth from the mouth of [that child]_{1902-that child} . [You]_1894-you are right , [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} . [The natural treasures of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{1903-the natural treasures of costaguana} are of importance to the progressive Europe represented by [this youth]_{1904-this youth} , just as three hundred years ago the wealth of [[our]_1901-our Spanish fathers]_{1905-our spanish fathers} was a serious object to [the rest of [Europe]_16-europe]_{1906-the rest of europe} - as represented by [the bold buccaneers]_{1907-the bold buccaneers} . There is a curse of futility upon [our]_1901-our character : [Don Quixote]_{394-don quixote} and [Sancho Panza]_{395-sancho panza} , chivalry and materialism , high - sounding sentiments and a supine morality , violent efforts for an idea and a sullen acquiescence in every form of corruption . [We]_1901-our convulsed [a continent]_{1908-a continent} for [our]_1901-our independence only to become the passive prey of [a democratic parody]_{1909-a democratic parody} , [the helpless victims of [scoundrels and cut - throats]_{1911-scoundrels and cut - throats}]_{1910-the helpless victims of scoundrels and cut - throats} , [[our]_1901-our institutions]_{1912-our institutions} a mockery , [our]_1901-our laws a farce - [a Guzman Bento [[our]_1901-our master]_{1914-our master}]_{1913-a guzman bento our master} ! And [we]_1901-our have sunk so low that when [a man like [you]_1916-you]_{1915-a man like you} has awakened [our]_1901-our conscience , [a stupid barbarian of a [Montero]_304-montero]_{1917-a stupid barbarian of a montero} - [Great Heavens]_{137-great heavens} ! [a Montero]_{1918-a montero} ! - becomes a deadly danger , and [an ignorant , boastful Indio]_{1919-an ignorant , boastful indio} , like [Barrios]_374-barrios , is [[our]_1901-our defender]_{1920-our defender} . " But [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , disregarding the general indictment as though [he]_{247-don jose} had not heard a word of it , took up the defence of [Barrios]_374-barrios . [The man]_{543-the man} was competent enough for [his]_{543-the man} special task in the plan of campaign . It consisted in an offensive movement , with [Cayta]_23-cayta as base , upon the flank of the Revolutionist forces advancing from the south against [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta , which was covered by another army with [the President - Dictator]_{6021-the president - dictator} in its midst . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} became quite animated with a great flow of speech , bending forward anxiously under the steady eyes of [[his]_{247-don jose} daughter]_{7707-his daughter} . [Decoud]_257-decoud , as if silenced by so much ardour , did not make a sound . The bells of [the city]_{1570-the city} were striking the hour of Oracion when [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} rolled under [the old gateway facing [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{7710-the old gateway facing the harbour} like a shapeless monument of leaves and stones . The rumble of wheels under the sonorous arch was traversed by a strange , piercing shriek , and [Decoud]_257-decoud , from [his]_257-decoud back seat , had a view of [the people behind [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage}]_{7712-the people behind the carriage} trudging along [the road outside]_{7714-the road outside} , all turning [their]_{7712-the people behind the carriage} heads , in sombreros and rebozos , to look at [a locomotive]_{7715-a locomotive} which rolled quickly out of sight behind [[Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} 's house]_{7716-giorgio viola 's house} , under a white trail of steam that seemed to vanish in the breathless , hysterically prolonged scream of warlike triumph . And it was all like a fleeting vision , the shrieking ghost of a railway engine fleeing across the frame of the archway , behind the startled movement of [the people streaming back from a military spectacle with silent footsteps on the dust of the road]_{7717-the people streaming back from a military spectacle with silent footsteps on the dust of the road} . It was [a material train]_{7718-a material train} returning from [the Campo]_{5687-the campo} to [the palisaded yards]_{7720-the palisaded yards} . [The empty cars]_{7721-the empty cars} rolled lightly on [the single track]_{7722-the single track} ; there was no rumble of wheels , no tremor of the ground . [The engine - driver]_{7723-the engine - driver} , running past [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola} with the salute of an uplifted arm , checked [his]_{7723-the engine - driver} speed smartly before entering [the yard]_{7724-the yard} ; and when the ear - splitting screech of the steam - whistle for the brakes had stopped , a series of hard , battering shocks , mingled with the clanking of chain - couplings , made a tumult of blows and shaken fetters under the vault of the gate . CHAPTER FIVE [The Gould carriage]_{7563-the gould carriage} was the first to return from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} to [the empty town]_{7727-the empty town} . On [the ancient pavement]_{7728-the ancient pavement} , laid out in patterns , sunk into ruts and holes , the portly Ignacio , mindful of [the springs of [the Parisian - built landau]_{7730-the parisian - built landau}]_{7729-the springs of the parisian - built landau} , had pulled up to a walk , and [Decoud]_257-decoud in [his]_257-decoud corner contemplated moodily the inner aspect of the gate . The squat turreted sides held up between [them]_7731-them a mass of masonry with bunches of grass growing at the top , and a grey , heavily scrolled , armorial shield of stone above the apex of the arch with the arms of [Spain]_10-spain nearly smoothed out as if in readiness for some new device typical of the impending progress . The explosive noise of [the railway trucks]_{7732-the railway trucks} seemed to augment [Decoud]_257-decoud 's irritation . [He]_257-decoud muttered something to [himself]_257-decoud , then began to talk aloud in curt , angry phrases thrown at the silence of [the two women]_{7733-the two women} . [They]_{7733-the two women} did not look at [him]_257-decoud at all ; while [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , with [his]_{247-don jose} semi - translucent , waxy complexion , overshadowed by the soft grey hat , swayed a little to the jolts of [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} by the side of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_{[1919-an ignorant , boastful indio]} This sound puts a new edge on a very old truth . " [Decoud]_257-decoud spoke in French , perhaps because of Ignacio on the box above [him]_257-decoud ; [the old coachman]_{7735-the old coachman} , with [his]_{7735-the old coachman} broad back filling a short , silver - braided jacket , had a big pair of ears , whose thick rims stood well away from [his]_{7735-the old coachman} cropped head . "_{[1919-an ignorant , boastful indio]} Yes , the noise outside the city wall is new , but the principle is old . " [He]_257-decoud ruminated [his]_257-decoud discontent for a while , then began afresh with a sidelong glance at [Antonia]_256-antonia - "_{[1923-morions]} No , but just imagine [[our]_1921-our forefathers]_{1922-our forefathers} in [morions]_1923-morions and corselets drawn up outside this gate , and [a band of [adventurers]_{1925-adventurers}]_{1924-a band of adventurers} just landed from [[their]_{1924-a band of adventurers} ships]_{819-their ships} in [the harbour there]_{1927-the harbour there} . [Thieves]_5681-thieves , of course . [Speculators]_{1929-speculators} , too . [Their]_{1929-speculators} expeditions , each one , were the speculations of grave and [reverend persons in [England]_9-england]_{1930-reverend persons in england} . That is history , as [that absurd sailor [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{1931-that absurd sailor mitchell} is always saying . " "_{[1931-that absurd sailor mitchell]} [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's arrangements for the embarkation of [the troops]_{7394-the troops} were excellent ! " exclaimed [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} That ! - that ! oh , that 's really the work of [that Genoese seaman]_{1933-that genoese seaman} ! But to return to [my]_0-i noises ; there used to be in the old days the sound of trumpets outside that gate . War trumpets ! [I]_0-i 'm sure they were trumpets . [I]_0-i have read somewhere that [Drake]_397-drake , who was [the greatest of [these men]_{1421-these men}]_{1934-the greatest of these men} , used to dine alone in [[his]_397-drake cabin]_{1936-his cabin} on [board ship]_{1937-board ship} to the sound of trumpets . In those days [this town]_{1938-this town} was full of wealth . [Those men]_{1359-those men} came to take it . Now [the whole land]_{1940-the whole land} is like [a treasure - house]_{1941-a treasure - house} , and [all these people]_{5718-all these people} are breaking into [it]_{1940-the whole land} , whilst [we]_1943-we are cutting [each other]_{5796-each other} 's throats . The only thing that keeps [them]_{5718-all these people} out is mutual jealousy . But [they]_{5718-all these people} 'll come to an agreement some day - and by the time [we]_1943-we 've settled [our]_1943-we quarrels and become decent and honourable , there 'll be nothing left for [us]_1943-we . It has always been the same . [We]_1943-we are [a wonderful people]_{1945-a wonderful people} , but it has always been [our]_1943-we fate to be " - [he]_1946-he did not say "_[294-senora] robbed , " but added , after a pause - "_[294-senora] exploited ! " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said , "_[294-senora] Oh , this is unjust ! " [And Antonia]_256-antonia interjected , "_[294-senora] Do n't answer [him]_1946-he , [Emilia]_294-senora . [He]_1946-he is attacking [me]_0-i . " "_[1946-he] [You]_1947-you surely do not think [I]_0-i was attacking [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ! " [Decoud]_257-decoud answered . And then [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} stopped before the door of the [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} . [The young man]_{1211-the young man} offered [his]_{1211-the young man} hand to [the ladies]_{7738-the ladies} . [They]_{7738-the ladies} went in first together ; [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} walked by the side of [Decoud]_257-decoud , and [the gouty old porter]_{7739-the gouty old porter} tottered after [them]_{7738-the ladies} with some light wraps on [his]_{7739-the gouty old porter} arm . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} slipped [his]_{247-don jose} hand under the arm of [the journalist of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7522-the journalist of sulaco} . "_[1947-you] [The Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir} must have a long and confident article upon [Barrios]_374-barrios and the irresistibleness of [[his]_0-i army of [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{1948-his army of cayta} ! The moral effect should be kept up in [the country]_{567-the country} . [We]_1950-we must cable encouraging extracts to [Europe]_16-europe and [the United States]_{1091-the united states} to maintain a favourable impression abroad . " [Decoud]_257-decoud muttered , "_[1950-we] Oh , yes , [we]_1950-we must comfort [[our]_1950-we friends]_{1952-our friends} , [the speculators]_{1953-the speculators} . " [The long open gallery]_{7741-the long open gallery} was in shadow , with [its]_{7741-the long open gallery} screen of plants in vases along the balustrade , holding out motionless blossoms , and all the glass doors of [the reception - rooms]_{7742-the reception - rooms} thrown open . A jingle of spurs died out at the further end . [Basilio , standing aside against the wall]_{7743-basilio , standing aside against the wall} , said in a soft tone to [the passing ladies]_{7744-the passing ladies} , "_[1950-we] [The Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} is just back from [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . " In [the great sala]_{7745-the great sala} , with [its]_{7745-the great sala} groups of ancient Spanish and modern European furniture making as if different centres under the high white spread of the ceiling , the silver and porcelain of the tea - service gleamed among a cluster of dwarf chairs , like a bit of [a lady]_{7746-a lady} 's boudoir , putting in a note of feminine and intimate delicacy . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} in [his]_{247-don jose} rocking - chair placed [his]_{247-don jose} hat on [his]_{247-don jose} lap , and [Decoud]_257-decoud walked up and down the whole length of [the room]_{5737-the room} , passing between tables loaded with knick - knacks and almost disappearing behind the high backs of leathern sofas . [He]_257-decoud was thinking of the angry face of [Antonia]_256-antonia ; [he]_257-decoud was confident that [he]_257-decoud would make [his]_257-decoud peace with [her]_256-antonia . [He]_257-decoud had not stayed in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco to quarrel with [Antonia]_256-antonia . [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud was angry with [himself]_257-decoud . All [he]_257-decoud saw and heard going on around [him]_257-decoud exasperated the preconceived views of [his]_257-decoud European civilization . To contemplate revolutions from the distance of [the Parisian Boulevards]_{7748-the parisian boulevards} was quite another matter . Here on the spot it was not possible to dismiss [their]_7749-their tragic comedy with the expression , "_{[1589-the senor administrador]} Quelle farce ! " The reality of the political action , such as it was , seemed closer , and acquired poignancy by [Antonia]_256-antonia 's belief in the cause . Its crudeness hurt [his]_0-i feelings . [He]_0-i was surprised at [his]_0-i own sensitiveness . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i am more of [a Costaguanero]_{1956-a costaguanero} than [I]_0-i would have believed possible , " [he]_0-i thought to [himself]_0-i . [His]_0-i disdain grew like a reaction of [his]_0-i scepticism against the action into which [he]_0-i was forced by [his]_0-i infatuation for [Antonia]_256-antonia . [He]_0-i soothed [himself]_0-i by saying [he]_0-i was not [a patriot]_{1461-a patriot} , but [a lover]_{7438-a lover} . [The ladies]_{7738-the ladies} came in bareheaded , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} sank low before the little tea - table . [Antonia]_256-antonia took up [her]_256-antonia usual place at the reception hour - the corner of a leathern couch , with a rigid grace in [her]_256-antonia pose and a fan in [her]_256-antonia hand . [Decoud]_257-decoud , swerving from the straight line of [his]_257-decoud march , came to lean over the high back of [her]_256-antonia seat . For a long time [he]_257-decoud talked into [her]_256-antonia ear from behind , softly , with a half smile and an air of apologetic familiarity . [Her]_256-antonia fan lay half grasped on [her]_256-antonia knees . [She]_256-antonia never looked at [him]_257-decoud . [His]_257-decoud rapid utterance grew more and more insistent and caressing . At last [he]_257-decoud ventured a slight laugh . "_[0-i] No , really . [You]_1957-you must forgive [me]_0-i . [One]_994-one must be serious sometimes . " [He]_257-decoud paused . [She]_256-antonia turned [her]_256-antonia head a little ; [her]_256-antonia blue eyes glided slowly towards [him]_257-decoud , slightly upwards , mollified and questioning . "_[1957-you] [You]_1957-you ca n't think [I]_0-i am serious when [I]_0-i call [Montero]_304-montero a gran ' bestia every second day in the Porvenir ? That is not a serious occupation . No occupation is serious , not even when a bullet through the heart is the penalty of failure ! " [Her]_256-antonia hand closed firmly on [her]_256-antonia fan . "_[1957-you] Some reason , [you]_1957-you understand , [I]_0-i mean some sense , may creep into thinking ; some glimpse of truth . [I]_0-i mean some effective truth , for which there is no room in politics or journalism . [I]_0-i happen to have said what [I]_0-i thought . And [you]_1957-you are angry ! If [you]_1957-you do [me]_0-i the kindness to think a little [you]_1957-you will see that [I]_0-i spoke like [a patriot]_{1461-a patriot} . " [She]_1957-you opened [her]_1957-you red lips for the first time , not unkindly . "_{[1461-a patriot]} Yes , but [you]_1957-you never see the aim . [Men]_552-men must be used as [they]_552-men are . [I]_0-i suppose [nobody]_976-nobody is really disinterested , unless , perhaps , [you]_1957-you , [Don Martin]_257-decoud . " "_[257-decoud] God forbid ! It 's the last thing [I]_0-i should like [you]_1957-you to believe of [me]_0-i . " [He]_0-i spoke lightly , and paused . [She]_1957-you began to fan [herself]_1957-you with a slow movement without raising [her]_1957-you hand . After a time [he]_0-i whispered passionately - "_{[256-antonia]} [Antonia]_256-antonia ! " [She]_1957-you smiled , and extended [her]_1957-you hand after the English manner towards [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , who was bowing before [her]_1957-you ; while [Decoud]_257-decoud , with [his]_257-decoud elbows spread on the back of the sofa , dropped [his]_257-decoud eyes and murmured , "_{[399-bonjour]} [Bonjour]_399-bonjour . " [The Senor Administrador of the [San Tome mine]_{65-san tome}]_{7753-the senor administrador of the san tome mine} bent over [[his]_0-i wife]_{725-his wife} for a moment . [They]_7755-they exchanged a few words , of which only the phrase , "_{[399-bonjour]} The greatest enthusiasm , " pronounced by [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , could be heard . "_{[399-bonjour]} Yes , " [Decoud]_257-decoud began in a murmur . "_[1962-he] Even [he]_1962-he ! " "_[1962-he] This is sheer calumny , " said [Antonia]_256-antonia , not very severely . "_{[256-antonia]} [You]_256-antonia just ask [him]_1962-he to throw [his]_1962-he mine into the melting - pot for the great cause , " [Decoud]_257-decoud whispered . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} had raised [his]_{247-don jose} voice . [He]_{247-don jose} rubbed [his]_{247-don jose} hands cheerily . The excellent aspect of [the troops]_{7394-the troops} and the great quantity of new deadly rifles on the shoulders of [those brave men]_{7757-those brave men} seemed to fill [him]_{247-don jose} with an ecstatic confidence . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , very tall and thin before [his]_{250-charles gould} chair , listened , but nothing could be discovered in [his]_{250-charles gould} face except a kind and deferential attention . [Meantime]_285-meantime , [Antonia]_256-antonia had risen , and , crossing [the room]_{5737-the room} , stood looking out of one of the three long windows giving on [the street]_{1069-the street} . [Decoud]_257-decoud followed [her]_256-antonia . The window was thrown open , and [he]_257-decoud leaned against the thickness of the wall . The long folds of the damask curtain , falling straight from the broad brass cornice , hid [him]_257-decoud partly from [the room]_{5737-the room} . [He]_257-decoud folded [his]_257-decoud arms on [his]_257-decoud breast , and looked steadily at [Antonia]_256-antonia 's profile . [The people]_{605-the people} returning from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} filled [the pavements]_{7763-the pavements} ; the shuffle of sandals and a low murmur of voices ascended to the window . Now and then [a coach]_{7764-a coach} rolled slowly along [the disjointed roadway of [the Calle de la Constitucion]_{7766-the calle de la constitucion}]_{7765-the disjointed roadway of the calle de la constitucion} . There were [not many private carriages in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7767-not many private carriages in sulaco} ; at the most crowded hour on [the Alameda]_{870-the alameda} [they]_{7767-not many private carriages in sulaco} could be counted with one glance of the eye . The great family arks swayed on high leathern springs , full of pretty powdered faces in which the eyes looked intensely alive and black . And first [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} , [the President of [the Provincial Assembly]_{7167-the provincial assembly}]_{7769-the president of the provincial assembly} , passed with [[his]_{389-don juste lopez} three lovely daughters]_{7771-his three lovely daughters} , solemn in a black frock - coat and stiff white tie , as when directing a debate from [a high tribune]_{7772-a high tribune} . Though [they]_{605-the people} all raised [their]_{605-the people} eyes , [Antonia]_256-antonia did not make the usual greeting gesture of a fluttered hand , and [they]_{605-the people} affected not to see [the two young people]_{1235-the two young people} , [Costaguaneros]_{401-costaguaneros} with European manners , whose eccentricities were discussed behind the barred windows of [the first families in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7774-the first families in sulaco} . And then [the widowed Senora Gavilaso de Valdes]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} rolled by , handsome and dignified , in a great machine in which [she]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} used to travel to and from [[her]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} country house]_{7775-her country house} , surrounded by [an armed retinue in leather suits and big sombreros]_{7776-an armed retinue in leather suits and big sombreros} , with carbines at the bows of [their]_{7776-an armed retinue in leather suits and big sombreros} saddles . [She]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} was [a woman of most distinguished family]_{7777-a woman of most distinguished family} , proud , rich , and kind - hearted . [[Her]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} second son]_{7778-her second son} , [Jaime]_403-jaime , had just gone off on [the Staff of [Barrios]_373-barrios]_{7779-the staff of barrios} . [The eldest]_{7780-the eldest} , [a worthless fellow of a moody disposition]_{7781-a worthless fellow of a moody disposition} , filled [Sulaco]_309-sulaco with the noise of [his]_{7780-the eldest} dissipations , and gambled heavily at [the club]_{6748-the club} . [The two youngest boys]_{7783-the two youngest boys} , with yellow Ribierist cockades in [their]_{7783-the two youngest boys} caps , sat on the front seat . [She]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} , too , affected not to see [the Senor Decoud]_404-decoud talking publicly with [Antonia]_256-antonia in defiance of every convention . And [he]_404-decoud not even [her]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} novio as far as [the world]_{525-the world} knew ! Though , even in that case , it would have been scandal enough . But [the dignified old lady]_{7785-the dignified old lady} , respected and admired by [the first families]_{6331-the first families} , would have been still more shocked if [she]_{7785-the dignified old lady} could have heard the words [they]_7787-they were exchanging . "_{[256-antonia]} Did [you]_1963-you say [I]_0-i lost sight of the aim ? [I]_0-i have only one aim in [the world]_{525-the world} . " [She]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} made an almost imperceptible negative movement of [her]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} head , still staring across [the street]_{1069-the street} at [[the Avellanos]_256-antonia 's house]_{7789-the avellanos 's house} , grey , marked with decay , and with iron bars like [a prison]_{7790-a prison} . "_[0-i] And it would be so easy of attainment , " [he]_0-i continued , "_{[1965-a very terrible person]} this aim which , whether knowingly or not , [I]_0-i have always had in [my]_0-i heart - ever since the day when [you]_1963-you snubbed [me]_0-i so horribly once in [Paris]_120-paris , [you]_1963-you remember . " A slight smile seemed to move the corner of the lip that was on [his]_0-i side . "_[1963-you] [You]_1963-you know [you]_1963-you were [a very terrible person]_{1965-a very terrible person} , a sort of [Charlotte Corday]_{405-charlotte corday} in [a schoolgirl]_{1966-a schoolgirl} 's dress ; [a ferocious patriot]_{1967-a ferocious patriot} . [I]_0-i suppose [you]_0-i would have stuck a knife into [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} ? " [She]_1963-you interrupted [him]_0-i . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i do [me]_0-i too much honour . " "_[0-i] At any rate , " [he]_0-i said , changing suddenly to a tone of bitter levity , "_[1963-you] [you]_1963-you would have sent [me]_0-i to stab [him]_{306-guzman bento} without compunction . " "_[1963-you] Ah , [par exemple]_{1968-par exemple} ! " [she]_1963-you murmured in a shocked tone . "_[1963-you] Well , " [he]_0-i argued , mockingly , "_[1963-you] [you]_1963-you do keep [me]_0-i here writing deadly nonsense . Deadly to [me]_0-i ! It has already killed [my]_0-i self - respect . And [you]_1963-you may imagine , " [he]_0-i continued , [his]_0-i tone passing into light banter , "_[1963-you] that [Montero]_304-montero , should [he]_304-montero be successful , would get even with [me]_0-i in the only way [such a brute]_{1969-such a brute} can get even with [a man of intelligence who condescends to call [him]_304-montero [a gran ' bestia]_{1971-a gran ' bestia}]_{1970-a man of intelligence who condescends to call him a gran ' bestia} three times a week . It 's a sort of intellectual death ; but there is the other one in the background for [a journalist of [my]_0-i ability]_{1972-a journalist of my ability} . " "_{[304-montero]} If [he]_304-montero is successful ! " said [Antonia]_256-antonia , thoughtfully . "_[1963-you] [You]_1963-you seem satisfied to see [my]_0-i life hang on a thread , " [Decoud]_404-decoud replied , with a broad smile . "_[1963-you] And [the other [Montero]_304-montero]_{1973-the other montero} , [the ' [[my]_0-i trusted brother]_{1975-my trusted brother} ' of the proclamations]_{1974-the ' my trusted brother ' of the proclamations} , [the guerrillero]_{1976-the guerrillero} - have n't [I]_0-i written that [he]_304-montero was taking [the guests]_{1661-the guests} ' overcoats and changing plates in [Paris]_120-paris at [[our]_1978-our Legation]_{1979-our legation} in the intervals of spying on [[our]_1978-our refugees]_{1980-our refugees} there , in the time of [Rojas]_406-rojas ? [He]_304-montero will wash out that sacred truth in blood . In [my]_0-i blood ! Why do [you]_1963-you look annoyed ? This is simply a bit of the biography of [one of [[our]_1978-our great men]_{1982-our great men}]_{1981-one of our great men} . What do [you]_1963-you think [he]_304-montero will do to [me]_0-i ? There is a certain convent wall round the corner of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , opposite the door of [the Bull Ring]_{1984-the bull ring} . [You]_1963-you know ? Opposite the door with the inscription , Intrada de la Sombra . ' Appropriate , perhaps ! That 's where [the uncle of [[our]_1978-our host]_{1986-our host} gave up [his]_{1985-the uncle of our host gave up his anglo - south - american soul} Anglo - South - American soul]_{1985-the uncle of our host gave up his anglo - south - american soul} . And , note , [he]_{1985-the uncle of our host gave up his anglo - south - american soul} might have run away . [A man who has fought with weapons]_{1987-a man who has fought with weapons} may run away . [You]_1963-you might have let [me]_0-i go with [Barrios]_374-barrios if [you]_1963-you had cared for [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i would have carried one of those rifles , in which [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} believes , with the greatest satisfaction , in the ranks of [poor peons and Indios]_{1988-poor peons and indios} , that know nothing either of reason or politics . The most forlorn hope in [the most forlorn army on [earth]_1990-earth]_{1989-the most forlorn army on earth} would have been safer than that for which [you]_1963-you made [me]_0-i stay [here]_5665-here . When [you]_1963-you make war [you]_1963-you may retreat , but not when [you]_1963-you spend [your]_1963-you time in inciting [poor ignorant fools]_{1992-poor ignorant fools} to kill and to die . " [His]_0-i tone remained light , and as if unaware of [his]_0-i presence [she]_7791-her stood motionless , [her]_7791-her hands clasped lightly , the fan hanging down from [her]_7791-her interlaced fingers . [He]_0-i waited for a while , and then - "_[1963-you] [I]_0-i shall go to the wall , " [he]_0-i said , with a sort of jocular desperation . Even that declaration did not make [her]_7791-her look at [him]_0-i . [Her]_7791-her head remained still , [her]_7791-her eyes fixed upon [the house of [the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , whose chipped pilasters , broken cornices , the whole degradation of dignity was hidden now by the gathering dusk of [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{7792-the house of the avellanos , whose chipped pilasters , broken cornices , the whole degradation of dignity was hidden now by the gathering dusk of the street} . In [her]_7791-her whole figure [her]_7791-her lips alone moved , forming the words - "_[404-decoud] [Martin]_404-decoud , [you]_404-decoud will make [me]_0-i cry . " [He]_0-i remained silent for a minute , startled , as if overwhelmed by a sort of awed happiness , with the lines of the mocking smile still stiffened about [his]_0-i mouth , and incredulous surprise in [his]_0-i eyes . The value of a sentence is in the personality which utters it , for nothing new can be said by [man]_718-man or [woman]_5632-woman ; and those were the last words , it seemed to [him]_0-i , that could ever have been spoken by [Antonia]_256-antonia . [He]_0-i had never made it up with [her]_256-antonia so completely in all [their]_7796-their intercourse of small encounters ; but even before [she]_256-antonia had time to turn towards [him]_0-i , which [she]_256-antonia did slowly with a rigid grace , [he]_0-i had begun to plead - "_[404-decoud] [[My]_0-i sister]_{1993-my sister} is only waiting to embrace [you]_1994-you . [[My]_0-i father]_{1376-my father} is transported with joy . [I]_0-i wo n't say anything of [[my]_0-i mother]_{1996-my mother} ! [[Our]_1997-our mothers]_{1998-our mothers} were like [sisters]_1999-sisters . There is [the mail - boat]_{7133-the mail - boat} for [the south]_{2001-the south} next week - let [us]_1997-our go . That [Moraga]_369-moraga is [a fool]_{2002-a fool} ! [A man]_{771-a man} like [Montero]_304-montero is bribed . It 's the practice of [the country]_{567-the country} . It 's tradition - it 's politics . Read ' Fifty Years of Misrule . ' " "_{[2002-a fool]} Leave [poor papa]_{407-poor papa} alone , [Don Martin]_257-decoud . [He]_{407-poor papa} believes - " "_{[407-poor papa]} [I]_0-i have the greatest tenderness for [[your]_2005-your father]_{1452-your father} , " [he]_0-i began , hurriedly . "_[0-i] But [I]_0-i love [you]_2005-your , [Antonia]_256-antonia ! And [Moraga]_369-moraga has miserably mismanaged this business . Perhaps [[your]_2005-your father]_{1452-your father} did , too ; [I]_0-i do n't know . [Montero]_304-montero was bribeable . Why , [I]_0-i suppose [he]_304-montero only wanted [his]_304-montero share of this famous loan for national development . Why did n't [the stupid Sta]_{2008-the stupid sta} . [Marta people]_{2009-marta people} give [him]_304-montero a mission to [Europe]_16-europe , or something ? [He]_304-montero would have taken five years ' salary in advance , and gone on loafing in [Paris]_120-paris , [this stupid , ferocious Indio]_{2010-this stupid , ferocious indio} ! " "_{[543-the man]} [The man]_{543-the man} , " [she]_7797-she said , thoughtfully , and very calm before this outburst , "_{[543-the man]} was intoxicated with vanity . [We]_2012-we had all the information , not from [Moraga]_369-moraga only ; from [others]_5859-others , too . There was [[his]_369-moraga brother]_{6096-his brother} intriguing , too . " "_{[6096-his brother]} Oh , yes ! " [he]_{543-the man} said . "_{[6096-his brother]} Of course [you]_0-i know . [You]_0-i know everything . [You]_0-i read all the correspondence , [you]_0-i write all the papers - all those State papers that are inspired [here]_5665-here , in [this room]_{2016-this room} , in blind deference to a theory of political purity . Had n't [you]_0-i [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} before [your]_0-i eyes ? [Rey de Sulaco]_408-sulaco ! [He]_{543-the man} and [his]_{543-the man} mine are the practical demonstration of what could have been done . Do [you]_0-i think [he]_{543-the man} succeeded by [his]_{543-the man} fidelity to a theory of virtue ? And [all those railway people]_{2017-all those railway people} , with [their]_{2017-all those railway people} honest work ! Of course , [their]_{2017-all those railway people} work is honest ! But what if [you]_0-i can not work honestly till [the thieves]_{2018-the thieves} are satisfied ? Could [he]_{543-the man} not , [a gentleman]_{2019-a gentleman} , have told [this Sir John]_{303-sir john} what's - [his]_{303-sir john} - name that [Montero]_304-montero had to be bought off - [he]_{543-the man} and all [his]_{543-the man} Negro Liberals hanging on to [his]_{543-the man} gold - laced sleeve ? [He]_{543-the man} ought to have been bought off with [his]_{543-the man} own stupid weight of gold - [his]_{543-the man} weight of gold , [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i , boots , sabre , spurs , cocked hat , and all . " [She]_7798-her shook [her]_7798-her head slightly . "_[0-i] It was impossible , " [she]_7798-her murmured . "_{[543-the man]} [He]_{543-the man} wanted the whole lot ? What ? " [She]_7798-her was facing [him]_{543-the man} now in the deep recess of the window , very close and motionless . [Her]_7798-her lips moved rapidly . [Decoud]_257-decoud , leaning [his]_257-decoud back against the wall , listened with crossed arms and lowered eyelids . [He]_257-decoud drank the tones of [her]_7798-her even voice , and watched the agitated life of [her]_7798-her throat , as if waves of emotion had run from [her]_7798-her heart to pass out into the air in [her]_7798-her reasonable words . [He]_257-decoud also had [his]_257-decoud aspirations , [he]_257-decoud aspired to carry [her]_7798-her away out of these deadly futilities of pronunciamientos and reforms . All this was wrong - utterly wrong ; but [she]_7798-her fascinated [him]_257-decoud , and sometimes the sheer sagacity of a phrase would break the charm , replace the fascination by a sudden unwilling thrill of interest . [Some women]_{7799-some women} hovered , as it were , on the threshold of genius , [he]_257-decoud reflected . [They]_{7799-some women} did not want to know , or think , or understand . Passion stood for all that , and [he]_257-decoud was ready to believe that some startlingly profound remark , some appreciation of character , or a judgment upon an event , bordered on the miraculous . In [the mature Antonia]_{7800-the mature antonia} [he]_257-decoud could see with an extraordinary vividness [the austere schoolgirl of the earlier days]_{7801-the austere schoolgirl of the earlier days} . [She]_7798-her seduced [his]_257-decoud attention ; sometimes [he]_257-decoud could not restrain a murmur of assent ; now and then [he]_257-decoud advanced an objection quite seriously . Gradually [they]_7802-they began to argue ; the curtain half hid [them]_7802-they from [the people]_{605-the people} in [the sala]_{1088-the sala} . [Outside]_7805-outside [it]_7805-outside had grown dark . From the deep trench of shadow between [the houses]_{7806-the houses} , lit up vaguely by the glimmer of street lamps , ascended the evening silence of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco ; the silence of [a town]_{7807-a town} with [few carriages , of unshod horses]_{7808-few carriages , of unshod horses} , and [a softly sandalled population]_{7809-a softly sandalled population} . The windows of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} flung [their]_{1093-the casa gould} shining parallelograms upon [the house of [the Avellanos]_256-antonia]_{7811-the house of the avellanos} . Now and then a shuffle of feet passed below with the pulsating red glow of a cigarette at the foot of the walls ; and the night air , as if cooled by the snows of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota , refreshed [their]_{1093-the casa gould} faces . "_[2020-us] [We]_2020-us Occidentals , " said [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , using the usual term [the provincials of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7812-the provincials of sulaco} applied to [themselves]_{7812-the provincials of sulaco} , "_[2020-us] have been always distinct and separated . As long as [we]_2020-us hold [Cayta]_23-cayta nothing can reach [us]_2020-us . In all [our]_2020-us troubles [no army]_{2021-no army} has marched over [those mountains]_{2022-those mountains} . A revolution in [the central provinces]_{2023-the central provinces} isolates [us]_2020-us at once . Look how complete it is now ! The news of [Barrios]_374-barrios ' movement will be cabled to [the United States]_{1091-the united states} , and only in that way will it reach [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta by the cable from [the other seaboard]_{2025-the other seaboard} . [We]_2020-us have the greatest riches , the greatest fertility , the purest blood in [[our]_2020-us great families]_{2026-our great families} , [the most laborious population]_{2027-the most laborious population} . [The Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} should stand alone . The early Federalism was not bad for [us]_2020-us . Then came this union which [Don Henrique Gould]_{409-don henrique gould} resisted . It opened the road to tyranny ; and , ever since , [the rest of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{2029-the rest of costaguana} hangs like a millstone round [our]_2020-us necks . [The Occidental territory]_{2030-the occidental territory} is large enough to make [[any man]_{7559-any man} 's country]_{2032-any man 's country} . Look at [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} ! Nature itself seems to cry to [us]_2020-us , ' Separate ! ' " [She]_2034-she made an energetic gesture of negation . A silence fell . "_[0-i] Oh , yes , [I]_0-i know it 's contrary to the doctrine laid down in the ' History of Fifty Years ' Misrule . ' [I]_0-i am only trying to be sensible . But [my]_0-i sense seems always to give [you]_2034-she cause for offence . Have [I]_0-i startled [you]_2034-she very much with this perfectly reasonable aspiration ? " [She]_2034-she shook [her]_2034-she head . No , [she]_2034-she was not startled , but the idea shocked [her]_2034-she early convictions . [Her]_2034-she patriotism was larger . [She]_2034-she had never considered that possibility . "_[0-i] It may yet be the means of saving some of [your]_2034-she convictions , " [he]_0-i said , prophetically . [She]_2034-she did not answer . [She]_2034-she seemed tired . [They]_2020-us leaned side by side on the rail of [the little balcony]_{7813-the little balcony} , very friendly , having exhausted politics , giving [themselves]_2020-us up to the silent feeling of [their]_2020-us nearness , in one of those profound pauses that fall upon the rhythm of passion . Towards [the plaza end of [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{7814-the plaza end of the street} the glowing coals in the brazeros of [the market women]_{7816-the market women} cooking [their]_{7816-the market women} evening meal gleamed red along the edge of [the pavement]_{7817-the pavement} . [A man]_{771-a man} appeared without a sound in the light of a street lamp , showing the coloured inverted triangle of [his]_{771-a man} bordered poncho , square on [his]_{771-a man} shoulders , hanging to a point below [his]_{771-a man} knees . From the harbour end of [the Calle]_{7692-the calle} [a horseman]_{7820-a horseman} walked [his]_{771-a man} soft - stepping mount , gleaming silver - grey abreast each lamp under the dark shape of [the rider]_{7821-the rider} . "_[0-i] Behold [the illustrious Capataz de Cargadores]_{2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores} , " said [Decoud]_257-decoud , gently , "_{[2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores]} coming in all [his]_{2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores} splendour after [his]_{2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores} work is done . [The next great man of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2036-the next great man of sulaco} after [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} . But [he]_{2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores} is good - natured , and let [me]_0-i make [friends]_6554-friends with [him]_{2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores} . " "_{[2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores]} Ah , indeed ! " said [Antonia]_256-antonia . "_{[2035-the illustrious capataz de cargadores]} How did [you]_0-i make [friends]_6554-friends ? " "_{[530-a journalist]} [A journalist]_{530-a journalist} ought to have [his]_{530-a journalist} finger on the popular pulse , and [this man]_{936-this man} is [one of [the leaders of [the populace]_{879-the populace}]_{2042-the leaders of the populace}]_{2041-one of the leaders of the populace} . [A journalist]_{530-a journalist} ought to know [remarkable men]_{2045-remarkable men} - and [this man]_{936-this man} is remarkable in [his]_{936-this man} way . " "_{[936-this man]} Ah , yes ! " said [Antonia]_256-antonia , thoughtfully . "_{[936-this man]} It is known that [this Italian]_{2047-this italian} has a great influence . " [The horseman]_{6706-the horseman} had passed below [them]_7823-their , with a gleam of dim light on the shining broad quarters of the grey mare , on a bright heavy stirrup , on a long silver spur ; but the short flick of yellowish flame in the dusk was powerless against the muffled - up mysteriousness of [the dark figure with an invisible face concealed by a great sombrero]_{7824-the dark figure with an invisible face concealed by a great sombrero} . [Decoud]_257-decoud and [Antonia]_256-antonia remained leaning over [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} , side by side , touching elbows , with [their]_7823-their heads overhanging the darkness of [the street]_{1069-the street} , and the brilliantly lighted sala at [their]_7823-their backs . This was a tete - a - tete of extreme impropriety ; something of which in the whole extent of the Republic only [the extraordinary Antonia]_256-antonia could be capable - [the poor , motherless girl , never accompanied , with [a careless father]_{7828-a careless father} , who had thought only of making [her]_256-antonia learned]_{7827-the poor , motherless girl , never accompanied , with a careless father , who had thought only of making her learned} . Even [Decoud]_257-decoud [himself]_257-decoud seemed to feel that this was as much as [he]_257-decoud could expect of having [her]_256-antonia to [himself]_257-decoud till - till the revolution was over and [he]_257-decoud could carry [her]_256-antonia off to [Europe]_16-europe , away from the endlessness of civil strife , whose folly seemed even harder to bear than its ignominy . After one [Montero]_304-montero there would be another , the lawlessness of [a populace of all colours and races]_{7829-a populace of all colours and races} , barbarism , irremediable tyranny . As [the great Liberator Bolivar]_308-bolivar had said in the bitterness of [his]_308-bolivar spirit , "_{[2047-this italian]} [America]_38-america is ungovernable . [Those who worked for [her]_38-america independence]_{2048-those who worked for her independence} have ploughed [the sea]_{698-the sea} . " [He]_308-bolivar did not care , [he]_308-bolivar declared boldly ; [he]_308-bolivar seized every opportunity to tell [her]_256-antonia that though [she]_256-antonia had managed to make [a Blanco journalist]_{7830-a blanco journalist} of [him]_308-bolivar , [he]_308-bolivar was [no patriot]_{7831-no patriot} . First of all , the word had no sense for [cultured minds , to whom the narrowness of every belief]_{7832-cultured minds , to whom the narrowness of every belief} is odious ; and secondly , in connection with the everlasting troubles of [this unhappy country]_{7833-this unhappy country} it was hopelessly besmirched ; it had been the cry of dark barbarism , the cloak of lawlessness , of crimes , of rapacity , of simple thieving . [He]_308-bolivar was surprised at the warmth of [his]_308-bolivar own utterance . [He]_308-bolivar had no need to drop [his]_308-bolivar voice ; it had been low all the time , a mere murmur in the silence of [dark houses]_{7834-dark houses} with [their]_{7834-dark houses} shutters closed early against the night air , as is the custom of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Only the sala of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} flung out defiantly the blaze of [its]_{1093-the casa gould} four windows , the bright appeal of light in the whole dumb obscurity of [the street]_{1069-the street} . And the murmur on [the little balcony]_{7813-the little balcony} went on after a short pause . "_{[2048-those who worked for her independence]} But [we]_2050-we are labouring to change all that , " [Antonia]_256-antonia protested . "_[2050-we] It is exactly what [we]_2050-we desire . It is [our]_2050-we object . It is the great cause . And the word [you]_2051-your despise has stood also for sacrifice , for courage , for constancy , for suffering . [Papa]_{407-poor papa} , who - " "_{[407-poor papa]} Ploughing [the sea]_{698-the sea} , " interrupted [Decoud]_257-decoud , looking down . There was below the sound of hasty and ponderous footsteps . "_{[407-poor papa]} [[Your]_2051-your uncle]_{2053-your uncle} , [the grand - vicar of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral}]_{2054-the grand - vicar of the cathedral} , has just turned under the gate , " observed [Decoud]_257-decoud . "_{[2053-your uncle]} [He]_{2053-your uncle} said Mass for [the troops in [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{2056-the troops in the plaza} this morning . [They]_{2056-the troops in the plaza} had built for [him]_{2053-your uncle} an altar of drums , [you]_2051-your know . And [they]_{2056-the troops in the plaza} brought outside all the painted blocks to take the air . [All the wooden saints]_{2058-all the wooden saints} stood militarily in a row at the top of [the great flight of steps]_{2059-the great flight of steps} . [They]_{2058-all the wooden saints} looked like a gorgeous escort attending [the Vicar - General]_{2060-the vicar - general} . [I]_0-i saw the great function from the windows of [the Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir} . [He]_{2053-your uncle} is amazing , [[your]_2051-your uncle]_{2053-your uncle} , [the last of [the Corbelans]_{2063-the corbelans}]_{2062-the last of the corbelans} . [He]_{2053-your uncle} glittered exceedingly in [his]_{2053-your uncle} vestments with a great crimson velvet cross down [his]_{2053-your uncle} back . And all the time [[our]_2064-our saviour [Barrios]_374-barrios]_{2065-our saviour barrios} sat in [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} drinking punch at an open window . [Esprit fort]_{2067-esprit fort} - [[our]_2064-our Barrios]_{2068-our barrios} . [I]_0-i expected every moment [[your]_2051-your uncle]_{2053-your uncle} to launch an excommunication there and then at the black eye - patch in the window across [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} . But not at all . Ultimately [the troops]_{7394-the troops} marched off . [Later Barrios]_374-barrios came down with [some of [the officers]_{2073-the officers}]_{2072-some of the officers} , and stood with [his]_{2053-your uncle} uniform all unbuttoned , discoursing at the edge of [the pavement]_{7817-the pavement} . Suddenly [[your]_2051-your uncle]_{2053-your uncle} appeared , no longer glittering , but all black , at the cathedral door with that threatening aspect [he]_{2053-your uncle} has - [you]_2051-your know , like a sort of avenging spirit . [He]_{2053-your uncle} gives one look , strides over straight at [the group of uniforms]_{2076-the group of uniforms} , and leads away [the general]_{5924-the general} by the elbow . [He]_{2053-your uncle} walked [him]_{5924-the general} for a quarter of an hour in the shade of a wall . Never let go [his]_{2053-your uncle} elbow for a moment , talking all the time with exaltation , and gesticulating with a long black arm . It was a curious scene . [The officers]_{2073-the officers} seemed struck with astonishment . [Remarkable man]_{2079-remarkable man} , [[your]_2051-your missionary uncle]_{2080-your missionary uncle} . [He]_{2053-your uncle} hates [an infidel]_{2081-an infidel} much less than [a heretic]_{2082-a heretic} , and prefers [a heathen]_{2083-a heathen} many times to [an infidel]_{2081-an infidel} . [He]_{2053-your uncle} condescends graciously to call [me]_0-i [a heathen]_{2083-a heathen} , sometimes , [you]_2051-your know . " [Antonia]_256-antonia listened with [her]_256-antonia hands over the balustrade , opening and shutting the fan gently ; and [Decoud]_257-decoud talked a little nervously , as if afraid that [she]_256-antonia would leave [him]_257-decoud at the first pause . [Their]_2087-their comparative isolation , the precious sense of intimacy , the slight contact of [their]_2087-their arms , affected [him]_257-decoud softly ; for now and then a tender inflection crept into the flow of [his]_257-decoud ironic murmurs . "_{[2053-your uncle]} Any slight sign of favour from [a relative of yours]_{2086-a relative of yours} is welcome , [Antonia]_256-antonia . And perhaps [he]_{2053-your uncle} understands [me]_0-i , after all ! But [I]_0-i know [him]_{2053-your uncle} , too , [[our]_2087-their [Padre Corbelan]_{410-padre corbelan}]_{2088-our padre corbelan} . The idea of political honour , justice , and honesty for [him]_{2053-your uncle} consists in the restitution of the confiscated Church property . Nothing else could have drawn [that fierce converter of [savage Indians]_{2090-savage indians} out of [the wilds]_{7357-the wilds}]_{2089-that fierce converter of savage indians out of the wilds} to work for [the Ribierist cause]_{2092-the ribierist cause} ! Nothing else but that wild hope ! [He]_{2053-your uncle} would make a pronunciamiento [himself]_{2053-your uncle} for such an object against [any Government]_{2093-any government} if [he]_{2053-your uncle} could only get [followers]_{2094-followers} ! What does [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} think of that ? But , of course , with [his]_{298-don carlos} English impenetrability , [nobody]_976-nobody can tell what [he]_{298-don carlos} thinks . Probably [he]_{298-don carlos} thinks of nothing apart from [his]_{298-don carlos} mine ; of [his]_{298-don carlos} ' Imperium in Imperio . ' As to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thinks of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} schools]_{2096-her schools} , of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} hospitals]_{2097-her hospitals} , of [the mothers]_{2098-the mothers} with [the young babies]_{2099-the young babies} , of [every sick old man in [the three villages]_{2101-the three villages}]_{2100-every sick old man in the three villages} . If [you]_2102-you were to turn [your]_2102-you head now [you]_2102-you would see [her]_{248-mrs. gould} extracting a report from [that sinister doctor in a check shirt]_{2103-that sinister doctor in a check shirt} - what 's [his]_{2103-that sinister doctor in a check shirt} name ? [Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} - or else catechising [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} or perhaps listening to [Padre Roman]_348-padre . [They]_2104-they are all down here to - day - all [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} ministers of state]_{2105-her ministers of state} . Well , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} is [a sensible woman]_{2106-a sensible woman} , and perhaps [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} is [a sensible man]_{2107-a sensible man} . It 's a part of solid English sense not to think too much ; to see only what may be of practical use at the moment . [These people]_{1195-these people} are not like [ourselves]_2109-we . [We]_2109-we have no political reason ; [we]_2109-we have political passions - sometimes . What is a conviction ? A particular view of [our]_2109-we personal advantage either practical or emotional . [No one]_{602-no one} is [a patriot for nothing]_{2111-a patriot for nothing} . The word serves [us]_2109-we well . But [I]_0-i am clear - sighted , and [I]_0-i shall not use that word to [you]_2112-you , [Antonia]_256-antonia ! [I]_0-i have no patriotic illusions . [I]_0-i have only the supreme illusion of [a lover]_{7438-a lover} . " [He]_0-i paused , then muttered almost inaudibly , "_{[7438-a lover]} That can lead [one]_994-one very far , though . " Behind [their]_{1195-these people} backs the political tide that once in every twenty - four hours set with a strong flood through [the Gould drawing - room]_{7370-the gould drawing - room} could be heard , rising higher in a hum of voices . [Men]_552-men had been dropping in singly , or in twos and threes : [the higher officials of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{7840-the higher officials of the province} , [engineers of the railway , sunburnt and in tweeds]_{7842-engineers of the railway , sunburnt and in tweeds} , with the frosted head of [[their]_{1195-these people} chief]_{6977-their chief} smiling with slow , humorous indulgence amongst [the young eager faces]_{7844-the young eager faces} . [Scarfe]_393-scarfe , [the lover of fandangos]_{7845-the lover of fandangos} , had already slipped out in search of some dance , no matter where , on [the outskirts of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{7846-the outskirts of the town} . [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} , after taking [[his]_{389-don juste lopez} daughters]_{5878-his daughters} [home]_6285-home , had entered solemnly , in a black creased coat buttoned up under [his]_{389-don juste lopez} spreading brown beard . [The few members of the Provincial Assembly present]_{7850-the few members of the provincial assembly present} clustered at once around [[their]_{7850-the few members of the provincial assembly present} President]_{6009-their president} to discuss the news of the war and the last proclamation of [the rebel Montero]_304-montero , the miserable [Montero]_304-montero , calling in the name of "_{[7438-a lover]} a justly incensed democracy " upon all [the Provincial Assemblies of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{7852-the provincial assemblies of the republic} to suspend [their]_{7852-the provincial assemblies of the republic} sittings till [his]_{389-don juste lopez} sword had made peace and the will of [the people]_{605-the people} could be consulted . It was practically an invitation to dissolve : an unheard - of audacity of [that evil madman]_{7855-that evil madman} . The indignation ran high in the knot of [deputies]_{7856-deputies} behind [Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , lifting up [his]_{247-don jose} voice , cried out to [them]_{7856-deputies} over the high back of [his]_{247-don jose} chair , "_[408-sulaco] [Sulaco]_408-sulaco has answered by sending to - day [an army upon [his]_408-sulaco flank]_{2115-an army upon his flank} . If all [the other provinces]_{2116-the other provinces} show only half as much patriotism as [we]_2117-we [Occidentals]_{140-occidentals} - " A great outburst of acclamations covered the vibrating treble of the life and soul of [the party]_{7309-the party} . Yes ! Yes ! This was true ! A great truth ! [Sulaco]_408-sulaco was in the forefront , as ever ! It was a boastful tumult , the hopefulness inspired by the event of the day breaking out amongst [those caballeros of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{7858-those caballeros of the campo} thinking of [their]_{7858-those caballeros of the campo} herds , of [[their]_{7858-those caballeros of the campo} lands]_{6064-their lands} , of the safety of [[their]_{7858-those caballeros of the campo} families]_{7229-their families} . Everything was at stake . . . . No ! It was impossible that [Montero]_304-montero should succeed ! [This criminal]_{7861-this criminal} , [this shameless Indio]_{7862-this shameless indio} ! The clamour continued for some time , [everybody else]_{7863-everybody else} in [the room]_{5737-the room} looking towards the group where [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} had put on [his]_{389-don juste lopez} air of impartial solemnity as if presiding at a sitting of the Provincial Assembly . [Decoud]_257-decoud had turned round at the noise , and , leaning [his]_257-decoud back on the balustrade , shouted into [the room]_{5737-the room} with all the strength of [his]_257-decoud lungs , "_[408-sulaco] Gran ' bestia ! " This unexpected cry had the effect of stilling the noise . All the eyes were directed to the window with an approving expectation ; but [Decoud]_257-decoud had already turned [his]_257-decoud back upon [the room]_{5737-the room} , and was again leaning out over [the quiet street]_{7867-the quiet street} . "_[408-sulaco] This is the quintessence of [my]_0-i journalism ; that is the supreme argument , " [he]_257-decoud said to [Antonia]_256-antonia . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have invented this definition , this last word on a great question . But [I]_0-i am [no patriot]_{7831-no patriot} . [I]_0-i am no more of [a patriot]_{1461-a patriot} than [the Capataz of the Sulaco Cargadores]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} , [this Genoese who has done such great things for this harbour]_{2121-this genoese who has done such great things for this harbour} - [this active usher - in of the material implements for [our]_2123-our progress]_{2122-this active usher - in of the material implements for our progress} . [You]_2124-you have heard [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} confess over and over again that till [he]_{267-captain mitchell} got [this man]_{936-this man} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could never tell how long it would take to unload [a ship]_{1682-a ship} . That is bad for progress . [You]_2124-you have seen [him]_{936-this man} pass by after [his]_{936-this man} labours on [his]_{936-this man} famous horse to dazzle [the girls]_{2127-the girls} in [some ballroom]_{2128-some ballroom} with an earthen floor . [He]_{936-this man} is [a fortunate fellow]_{2129-a fortunate fellow} ! [His]_{936-this man} work is an exercise of personal powers ; [his]_{936-this man} leisure is spent in receiving the marks of extraordinary adulation . And [he]_{936-this man} likes it , too . Can [anybody]_6218-anybody be more fortunate ? To be feared and admired is - " "_[257-decoud] And are these [your]_2131-your highest aspirations , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ? " interrupted [Antonia]_256-antonia . "_[257-decoud] [I]_0-i was speaking of [a man of that sort]_{1442-a man of that sort} , " said [Decoud]_257-decoud , curtly . "_{[1442-a man of that sort]} [The heroes of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{2133-the heroes of the world} have been feared and admired . What more could [he]_{1442-a man of that sort} want ? " [Decoud]_257-decoud had often felt [his]_257-decoud familiar habit of ironic thought fall shattered against [Antonia]_256-antonia 's gravity . [She]_256-antonia irritated [him]_257-decoud as if [she]_256-antonia , too , had suffered from that inexplicable feminine obtuseness which stands so often between [a man]_{771-a man} and [a woman of the more ordinary sort]_{7869-a woman of the more ordinary sort} . But [he]_257-decoud overcame [his]_257-decoud vexation at once . [He]_257-decoud was very far from thinking [Antonia]_256-antonia ordinary , whatever verdict [his]_257-decoud scepticism might have pronounced upon [himself]_257-decoud . With a touch of penetrating tenderness in [his]_257-decoud voice [he]_257-decoud assured [her]_256-antonia that [his]_257-decoud only aspiration was to a felicity so high that it seemed almost unrealizable on [this earth]_{7870-this earth} . [She]_256-antonia coloured invisibly , with a warmth against which the breeze from [the sierra]_{7871-the sierra} seemed to have lost its cooling power in the sudden melting of the snows . [His]_257-decoud whisper could not have carried so far , though there was enough ardour in [his]_257-decoud tone to melt a heart of ice . [Antonia]_256-antonia turned away abruptly , as if to carry [his]_257-decoud whispered assurance into [the room]_{5737-the room} behind , full of light , noisy with voices . The tide of political speculation was beating high within the four walls of [the great sala]_{7745-the great sala} , as if driven beyond the marks by a great gust of hope . [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} 's fan - shaped beard was still the centre of loud and animated discussions . There was a self - confident ring in all the voices . Even [the few Europeans around [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould}]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} - [a Dane]_{7875-a dane} , [a couple of Frenchmen]_{7876-a couple of frenchmen} , [a discreet fat German , smiling , with down - cast eyes]_{7877-a discreet fat german , smiling , with down - cast eyes} , [the representatives of those material interests that had got a footing in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco under the protecting might of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7878-the representatives of those material interests that had got a footing in sulaco under the protecting might of the san tome mine} - had infused a lot of good humour into [their]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} deference . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , to whom [they]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} were paying [their]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} court , was the visible sign of the stability that could be achieved on the shifting ground of revolutions . [They]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} felt hopeful about [their]_{7874-the few europeans around charles gould} various undertakings . [One of the two Frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved [his]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} tiny brown hands and delicate wrists]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} . [He]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} had been travelling in [the interior of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{7881-the interior of the province} for [a syndicate of [European capitalists]_{7884-european capitalists}]_{7883-a syndicate of european capitalists} . [His]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} forcible "_{[1442-a man of that sort]} Monsieur l'Administrateur " returning every minute shrilled above the steady hum of conversations . [He]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} was relating [his]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} discoveries . [He]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} was ecstatic . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} glanced down at [him]_{7880-one of the two frenchmen , small , black , with glittering eyes lost in an immense growth of bushy beard , waved his tiny brown hands and delicate wrists} courteously . At a given moment of these necessary receptions it was [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's habit to withdraw quietly into [a little drawing - room]_{7885-a little drawing - room} , especially [her]_{248-mrs. gould} own , next to [the great sala]_{7745-the great sala} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had risen , and , waiting for [Antonia]_256-antonia , listened with a slightly worried graciousness to [the engineer - in - chief of the railway]_{7887-the engineer - in - chief of the railway} , who stooped over [her]_256-antonia , relating slowly , without the slightest gesture , something apparently amusing , for [his]_2137-his eyes had a humorous twinkle . [Antonia]_256-antonia , before [she]_256-antonia advanced into [the room]_{5737-the room} to join [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , turned [her]_256-antonia head over [her]_256-antonia shoulder towards [Decoud]_257-decoud , only for a moment . "_{[1442-a man of that sort]} Why should [any one of [us]_2136-us]_{2135-any one of us} think [his]_2137-his aspirations unrealizable ? " [she]_256-antonia said , rapidly . "_{[2135-any one of us]} [I]_0-i am going to cling to mine to the end , [Antonia]_256-antonia , " [he]_0-i answered , through clenched teeth , then bowed very low , a little distantly . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had not finished telling [his]_0-i amusing story . The humours of [railway building in [South America]_{141-south america}]_{7890-railway building in south america} appealed to [his]_0-i keen appreciation of the absurd , and [he]_0-i told [his]_0-i instances of ignorant prejudice and as ignorant cunning very well . Now , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} gave [him]_0-i all [her]_{248-mrs. gould} attention as [he]_0-i walked by [her]_{248-mrs. gould} side escorting [the ladies]_{7738-the ladies} out of [the room]_{5737-the room} . Finally [all three]_{7893-all three} passed unnoticed through the glass doors in [the gallery]_{1080-the gallery} . Only [a tall priest stalking silently in the noise of the sala]_{7895-a tall priest stalking silently in the noise of the sala} checked [himself]_{7895-a tall priest stalking silently in the noise of the sala} to look after [them]_{7893-all three} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , whom [Decoud]_257-decoud had seen from [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} turning into [the gateway of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{7897-the gateway of the casa gould} , had addressed [no one since coming in]_{7899-no one since coming in} . [The long , skimpy soutane]_{7900-the long , skimpy soutane} accentuated the tallness of [his]_257-decoud stature ; [he]_257-decoud carried [his]_257-decoud powerful torso thrown forward ; and the straight , black bar of [his]_257-decoud joined eyebrows , the pugnacious outline of the bony face , the white spot of a scar on the bluish shaven cheeks a testimonial to [his]_257-decoud apostolic zeal from [a party of [unconverted Indians]_{7902-unconverted indians}]_{7901-a party of unconverted indians} , suggested something unlawful behind [his]_257-decoud priesthood , the idea of [a chaplain of bandits]_{7903-a chaplain of bandits} . [He]_257-decoud separated [his]_257-decoud bony , knotted hands clasped behind [his]_257-decoud back , to shake [his]_257-decoud finger at [Martin]_257-decoud . [Decoud]_257-decoud had stepped into [the room]_{5737-the room} after [Antonia]_256-antonia . But [he]_257-decoud did not go far . [He]_257-decoud had remained just within , against the curtain , with an expression of not quite genuine gravity , like [a grown - up person taking part in a game of children]_{7905-a grown - up person taking part in a game of children} . [He]_257-decoud gazed quietly at the threatening finger . "_{[256-antonia]} [I]_0-i have watched [your]_2138-your reverence converting [General Barrios]_373-barrios by a special sermon on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , " [he]_0-i said , without making the slightest movement . "_[2138-your] What miserable nonsense ! " [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's deep voice resounded all over [the room]_{5737-the room} , making all the heads turn on the shoulders . "_{[543-the man]} [The man]_{543-the man} is [a drunkard]_{2141-a drunkard} . [Senores]_385-fuentes , [the God of [[your]_2138-your General]_{2143-your general}]_{2142-the god of your general} is a bottle ! " [His]_{411-father corbelan} contemptuous , arbitrary voice caused an uneasy suspension of every sound , as if the self - confidence of the gathering had been staggered by a blow . But [nobody]_976-nobody took up [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's declaration . It was known that [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} had come out of [the wilds]_{7357-the wilds} to advocate the sacred rights of [the Church]_{998-the church} with the same fanatical fearlessness with which [he]_{411-father corbelan} had gone preaching to [bloodthirsty savages]_{7910-bloodthirsty savages} , devoid of human compassion or worship of any kind . Rumours of legendary proportions told of [his]_{411-father corbelan} successes as [a missionary]_{7911-a missionary} beyond the eye of [Christian men]_{7912-christian men} . [He]_{411-father corbelan} had baptized [whole nations of [Indians]_318-indians]_{7913-whole nations of indians} , living with [them]_{7913-whole nations of indians} like [a savage himself]_{7914-a savage himself} . It was related that [the padre]_{6861-the padre} used to ride with [[his]_{6861-the padre} Indians]_{7916-his indians} for days , half naked , carrying a bullock - hide shield , and , no doubt , a long lance , too - who knows ? That [he]_{6861-the padre} had wandered clothed in skins , seeking for proselytes somewhere near [the snow line of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{7917-the snow line of the cordillera} . Of these exploits [Padre Corbelan]_{410-padre corbelan} [himself]_{410-padre corbelan} was never known to talk . But [he]_{410-padre corbelan} made no secret of [his]_{410-padre corbelan} opinion that [the politicians of [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta]_{7918-the politicians of sta . marta} had harder hearts and more corrupt minds than [the heathen to whom [he]_{410-padre corbelan} had carried the word of [God]_259-god]_{7919-the heathen to whom he had carried the word of god} . [His]_{410-padre corbelan} injudicious zeal for the temporal welfare of [the Church]_{998-the church} was damaging the Ribierist cause . It was common knowledge that [he]_{410-padre corbelan} had refused to be made [titular bishop of [the Occidental diocese]_{7922-the occidental diocese}]_{7921-titular bishop of the occidental diocese} till justice was done to [a despoiled Church]_{7923-a despoiled church} . [The political Gefe of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7924-the political gefe of sulaco} [the same dignitary whom [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} saved from [the mob]_{938-the mob}]_{7925-the same dignitary whom captain mitchell saved from the mob} afterwards hinted with naive cynicism that doubtless [their]_{7918-the politicians of sta . marta} Excellencies [the Ministers]_{7927-the ministers} sent [the padre]_{6861-the padre} over [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco in the worst season of the year in the hope that [he]_{6861-the padre} would be frozen to death by the icy blasts of [the high paramos]_{7930-the high paramos} . Every year [a few hardy muleteers - men inured to exposure]_{7931-a few hardy muleteers - men inured to exposure} - were known to perish in that way . But what would [you]_7932-you have ? [[Their]_{7918-the politicians of sta . marta} Excellencies]_{7933-their excellencies} possibly had not realized what [a tough priest]_{7934-a tough priest} [he]_{6861-the padre} was . Meantime , [the ignorant]_{7935-the ignorant} were beginning to murmur that the Ribierist reforms meant simply the taking away of [the land]_{691-the land} from [the people]_{605-the people} . Some of it was to be given to [foreigners]_{6297-foreigners} who made [the railway]_{920-the railway} ; the greater part was to go to [the padres]_{7940-the padres} . These were the results of [the Grand Vicar]_{7941-the grand vicar} 's zeal . Even from the short allocution to [the troops on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{7942-the troops on the plaza} which [only the first ranks]_{7944-only the first ranks} could have heard [he]_{6861-the padre} had not been able to keep out [his]_{6861-the padre} fixed idea of [an outraged Church]_{7945-an outraged church} waiting for reparation from [a penitent country]_{7946-a penitent country} . [The political Gefe]_{353-the political gefe} had been exasperated . But [he]_{6861-the padre} could not very well throw [the brother - in - law of [Don Jose]_{247-don jose}]_{7947-the brother - in - law of don jose} into [the prison of [the Cabildo]_{7949-the cabildo}]_{7948-the prison of the cabildo} . [The chief magistrate]_{7950-the chief magistrate} , [an easy - going and popular official]_{7951-an easy - going and popular official} , visited [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} , walking over after sunset from [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia} , unattended , acknowledging with dignified courtesy the salutations of [high and low alike]_{7953-high and low alike} . That evening [he]_{7950-the chief magistrate} had walked up straight to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} and had hissed out to [him]_{250-charles gould} that [he]_{7950-the chief magistrate} would have liked to deport [the Grand Vicar]_{7941-the grand vicar} out of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , anywhere , to [some desert island]_{7955-some desert island} , to [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} , for instance . "_{[2142-the god of your general]} The one without water preferably - eh , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ? " [he]_{7950-the chief magistrate} had added in a tone between jest and earnest . [This uncontrollable priest , who had rejected [his]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} offer of [the episcopal palace]_{7957-the episcopal palace} for [a residence]_{7958-a residence} and preferred to hang [his]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of [the sequestrated Dominican Convent]_{7959-the sequestrated dominican convent}]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} , had taken into [his]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} head to advocate an unconditional pardon for [Hernandez the Robber]_{349-hernandez} ! And this was not enough ; [he]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} seemed to have entered into communication with [the most audacious criminal [the country]_{567-the country} had known for years]_{7960-the most audacious criminal the country had known for years} . [The Sulaco police]_{7962-the sulaco police} knew , of course , what was going on . [Padre Corbelan]_{410-padre corbelan} had got hold of [that reckless Italian]_{7963-that reckless italian} , [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , [the only man fit for such an errand]_{7964-the only man fit for such an errand} , and had sent a message through [him]_{7956-this uncontrollable priest , who had rejected his offer of the episcopal palace for a residence and preferred to hang his shabby hammock amongst the rubble and spiders of the sequestrated dominican convent} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} had studied in [Rome]_48-rome , and could speak Italian . [The Capataz]_{269-the capataz} was known to visit [the old Dominican Convent]_{7965-the old dominican convent} at night . [An old woman who served the Grand Vicar]_{7966-an old woman who served the grand vicar} had heard the name of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} pronounced ; and only last Saturday afternoon [the Capataz]_{269-the capataz} had been observed galloping out of [town]_5824-town . [He]_{269-the capataz} did not return for two days . [The police]_{7968-the police} would have laid [the Italian]_{7969-the italian} by the heels if it had not been for fear of [the Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , [a turbulent body of [men]_552-men]_{7970-a turbulent body of men} , quite apt to raise a tumult . Nowadays it was not so easy to govern [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Bad characters]_{7972-bad characters} flocked into it , attracted by the money in the pockets of [the railway workmen]_{7973-the railway workmen} . [The populace]_{879-the populace} was made restless by [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's discourses . And [the first magistrate]_{7975-the first magistrate} explained to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} that now [the province]_{6067-the province} was stripped of [troops any outbreak of lawlessness]_{7977-troops any outbreak of lawlessness} would find [the authorities]_{7978-the authorities} with [their]_{7978-the authorities} boots off , as it were . Then [he]_{7975-the first magistrate} went away moodily to sit in an armchair , smoking a long , thin cigar , not very far from [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , with whom , bending over sideways , [he]_{7975-the first magistrate} exchanged a few words from time to time . [He]_{7975-the first magistrate} ignored the entrance of [the priest]_{7374-the priest} , and whenever [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's voice was raised behind [him]_{7975-the first magistrate} , [he]_{7975-the first magistrate} shrugged [his]_{7975-the first magistrate} shoulders impatiently . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} had remained quite motionless for a time with that something vengeful in [his]_{411-father corbelan} immobility which seemed to characterize all [his]_{411-father corbelan} attitudes . A lurid glow of strong convictions gave its peculiar aspect to [the black figure]_{7980-the black figure} . But its fierceness became softened as [the padre]_{6861-the padre} , fixing [his]_{6861-the padre} eyes upon [Decoud]_257-decoud , raised [his]_{6861-the padre} long , black arm slowly , impressively - "_{[2142-the god of your general]} And [you]_2144-you - [you]_2144-you are [a perfect heathen]_{2145-a perfect heathen} , " [he]_{6861-the padre} said , in a subdued , deep voice . [He]_{6861-the padre} made a step nearer , pointing a forefinger at [the young man]_{1211-the young man} 's breast . [Decoud]_257-decoud , very calm , felt the wall behind the curtain with the back of [his]_257-decoud head . Then , with [his]_257-decoud chin tilted well up , [he]_257-decoud smiled . "_[2144-you] Very well , " [he]_257-decoud agreed with the slightly weary nonchalance of [a man well used to these passages]_{7983-a man well used to these passages} . "_[2144-you] But is it perhaps that [you]_2144-you have not discovered yet what is the God of [[my]_0-i worship]_{2146-my worship} ? It was an easier task with [[our]_2147-our Barrios]_{2068-our barrios} . " [The priest]_{7374-the priest} suppressed a gesture of discouragement . "_[2144-you] [You]_2144-you believe neither in stick nor stone , " [he]_{7374-the priest} said . "_[2144-you] Nor bottle , " added [Decoud]_257-decoud without stirring . "_[2144-you] Neither does [the other of [[your]_2144-you reverence 's confidants]_{2150-your reverence 's confidants}]_{2149-the other of your reverence 's confidants} . [I]_0-i mean [the Capataz of [the Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{2151-the capataz of the cargadores} . [He]_{2151-the capataz of the cargadores} does not drink . [Your]_2144-you reading of [my]_0-i character does honour to [your]_2144-you perspicacity . But why call [me]_0-i [a heathen]_{2083-a heathen} ? " "_{[2083-a heathen]} True , " retorted [the priest]_{7374-the priest} . "_{[2083-a heathen]} [You]_2144-you are ten times worse . A miracle could not convert [you]_2144-you . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i certainly do not believe in miracles , " said [Decoud]_257-decoud , quietly . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} shrugged [his]_{411-father corbelan} high , broad shoulders doubtfully . "_[0-i] [A sort of Frenchman]_{2153-a sort of frenchman} - godless - [a materialist]_{2154-a materialist} , " [he]_{411-father corbelan} pronounced slowly , as if weighing the terms of a careful analysis . "_{[2154-a materialist]} Neither [the son of [[his]_{2155-the son of his own country} own country]_{7456-his own country}]_{2155-the son of his own country} nor of any other , " [he]_{411-father corbelan} continued , thoughtfully . "_{[2154-a materialist]} Scarcely human , in fact , " [Decoud]_257-decoud commented under [his]_257-decoud breath , [his]_257-decoud head at rest against the wall , [his]_257-decoud eyes gazing up at the ceiling . "_{[2157-the victim of this faithless age]} [The victim of this faithless age]_{2157-the victim of this faithless age} , " [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} resumed in a deep but subdued voice . "_{[2157-the victim of this faithless age]} But of some use as [a journalist]_{530-a journalist} . " [Decoud]_257-decoud changed [his]_257-decoud pose and spoke in a more animated tone . "_{[530-a journalist]} Has [[your]_2159-your worship]_{7112-your worship} neglected to read the last number of [the Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir} ? [I]_0-i assure [you]_2159-your it is just like the others . On the general policy it continues to call [Montero]_304-montero a gran ' bestia , and stigmatize [[his]_304-montero brother]_{6096-his brother} , [the guerrillero]_{1976-the guerrillero} , for a combination of [lackey]_2163-lackey and [spy]_2164-spy . What could be more effective ? In [local]_2165-local affairs it urges [the Provincial Government]_{142-the provincial government} to enlist bodily into [the national army]_{2166-the national army} [the band of [Hernandez the Robber]_{2168-hernandez the robber} - who is apparently [the protege of [the Church]_{998-the church}]_{2169-the protege of the church} - or at least of [the Grand Vicar]_{7941-the grand vicar}]_{2167-the band of hernandez the robber - who is apparently the protege of the church - or at least of the grand vicar} . Nothing could be more sound . " [The priest]_{7374-the priest} nodded and turned on the heels of [his]_{7374-the priest} square - toed shoes with big steel buckles . Again , with [his]_{7374-the priest} hands clasped behind [his]_{7374-the priest} back , [he]_{7374-the priest} paced to and fro , planting [his]_{7374-the priest} feet firmly . When [he]_{7374-the priest} swung about , the skirt of [his]_{7374-the priest} soutane was inflated slightly by the brusqueness of [his]_{7374-the priest} movements . The great sala had been emptying itself slowly . When [the Gefe Politico]_{7987-the gefe politico} rose to go , [most of those still remaining]_{7988-most of those still remaining} stood up suddenly in sign of respect , and [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} stopped the rocking of [his]_{247-don jose} chair . But [the good - natured First Official]_{7989-the good - natured first official} made a deprecatory gesture , waved [his]_{247-don jose} hand to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , and went out discreetly . In the comparative peace of [the room]_{5737-the room} the screaming "_{[2174-c'est trop beau]} Monsieur l'Administrateur " of [the frail , hairy Frenchman]_{7991-the frail , hairy frenchman} seemed to acquire a preternatural shrillness . [The explorer of the Capitalist syndicate]_{7992-the explorer of the capitalist syndicate} was still enthusiastic . "_{[2172-monsieur]} Ten million dollars ' worth of copper practically in sight , [Monsieur]_{2172-monsieur} l'Administrateur . Ten millions in sight ! And a railway coming - a railway ! [They]_2173-they will never believe [my]_0-i report . [C'est trop beau]_{2174-c'est trop beau} . " [He]_{7374-the priest} fell a prey to a screaming ecstasy , in the midst of sagely nodding heads , before [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's imperturbable calm . And only [the priest]_{7374-the priest} continued [his]_{7374-the priest} pacing , flinging round the skirt of [his]_{7374-the priest} soutane at each end of [his]_{7374-the priest} beat . [Decoud]_257-decoud murmured to [him]_{7374-the priest} ironically : "_{[2175-those gentlemen]} [Those gentlemen]_{2175-those gentlemen} talk about [[their]_{2175-those gentlemen} gods]_{2176-their gods} . " [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} stopped short , looked at [the journalist of [Sulaco]_408-sulaco]_{7522-the journalist of sulaco} fixedly for a moment , shrugged [his]_{411-father corbelan} shoulders slightly , and resumed [his]_{411-father corbelan} plodding walk of [an obstinate traveller]_{7995-an obstinate traveller} . And now [the Europeans]_{7996-the europeans} were dropping off from [the group around [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould}]_{7997-the group around charles gould} till [the Administrador of [the Great Silver Mine]_{7999-the great silver mine}]_{7998-the administrador of the great silver mine} could be seen in [his]_{250-charles gould} whole lank length , from head to foot , left stranded by the ebbing tide of [[his]_{250-charles gould} guests]_{8000-his guests} on [the great square of carpet]_{8001-the great square of carpet} , as it were a multi - coloured shoal of flowers and arabesques under [his]_{250-charles gould} brown boots . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} approached the rocking - chair of [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} . "_{[2175-those gentlemen]} Come , [brother]_2177-brother , " [he]_{411-father corbelan} said , with kindly brusqueness and a touch of relieved impatience [a man]_{771-a man} may feel at the end of a perfectly useless ceremony . "_{[2177-brother]} [A la Casa]_{2178-a la casa} ! [A la Casa]_{238-the casa} ! This has been all talk . Let [us]_2179-us now go and think and pray for guidance from Heaven . " [He]_{411-father corbelan} rolled [his]_{411-father corbelan} black eyes upwards . By the side of [the frail diplomatist]_{8003-the frail diplomatist} - the life and soul of [the party]_{7309-the party} - [he]_2180-he seemed gigantic , with a gleam of fanaticism in the glance . But the voice of [the party]_{7309-the party} , or , rather , its mouthpiece , [the ' son [Decoud]_257-decoud "_[257-decoud] from [Paris]_120-paris]_{8006-the ' son decoud " from paris} , turned journalist for the sake of [Antonia]_256-antonia 's eyes , knew very well that it was not so , that [he]_2180-he was only [a strenuous priest with one idea]_{2181-a strenuous priest with one idea} , feared by [the women]_{2182-the women} and execrated by [the men of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{2183-the men of the people} . [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , [the dilettante in life]_{2185-the dilettante in life} , imagined [himself]_257-decoud to derive an artistic pleasure from watching the picturesque extreme of wrongheadedness into which an honest , almost sacred , conviction may drive [a man]_{771-a man} . " It is like madness . It must be - because it 's self - destructive , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud had said to [himself]_257-decoud often . It seemed to [him]_257-decoud that every conviction , as soon as it became effective , turned into that form of dementia [the gods]_{2187-the gods} send upon those [they]_{2187-the gods} wish to destroy . But [he]_257-decoud enjoyed the bitter flavour of that example with the zest of [a connoisseur]_{2188-a connoisseur} in the art of [his]_257-decoud choice . [Those two men]_{2189-those two men} got on well together , as if [each]_2190-each had felt respectively that a masterful conviction , as well as utter scepticism , may lead [a man]_{771-a man} very far on the by - paths of political action . [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} obeyed the touch of the big hairy hand . [Decoud]_257-decoud followed out [the brothers - in - law]_{2192-the brothers - in - law} . And there remained only one visitor in [the vast empty sala]_{2193-the vast empty sala} , bluishly hazy with tobacco smoke , [a heavy - eyed , round - cheeked man , with a drooping moustache , a hide merchant from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda , who had come overland to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , riding with a few peons across [the coast range]_{687-the coast range}]_{2194-a heavy - eyed , round - cheeked man , with a drooping moustache , a hide merchant from esmeralda , who had come overland to sulaco , riding with a few peons across the coast range} . [He]_257-decoud was very full of [his]_257-decoud journey , undertaken mostly for the purpose of seeing [the Senor Administrador of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{144-the senor administrador of san tome} in relation to some assistance [he]_257-decoud required in [his]_257-decoud hide - exporting business . [He]_257-decoud hoped to enlarge it greatly now that [the country]_{567-the country} was going to be settled . It was going to be settled , [he]_257-decoud repeated several times , degrading by a strange , anxious whine the sonority of the Spanish language , which [he]_257-decoud pattered rapidly , like some sort of cringing jargon . [A plain man]_{2197-a plain man} could carry on [his]_{2197-a plain man} little business now in [the country]_{567-the country} , and even think of enlarging it - with safety . Was it not so ? [He]_257-decoud seemed to beg [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} for a confirmatory word , a grunt of assent , a simple nod even . [He]_257-decoud could get nothing . [His]_257-decoud alarm increased , and in the pauses [he]_257-decoud would dart [his]_257-decoud eyes here and there ; then , loth to give up , [he]_257-decoud would branch off into feeling allusion to the dangers of [his]_257-decoud journey . [The audacious Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , leaving [his]_{349-hernandez} usual haunts , had crossed [the Campo of Sulaco]_{145-the campo of sulaco} , and was known to be lurking in [the ravines of [the coast range]_{687-the coast range}]_{2199-the ravines of the coast range} . Yesterday , when distant only a few hours from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , [the hide merchant]_{2201-the hide merchant} and [[his]_{2201-the hide merchant} servants]_{2202-his servants} had seen [three men on [the road]_{923-the road}]_{2203-three men on the road} arrested suspiciously , with [their]_{2203-three men on the road} horses ' heads together . Two of these rode off at once and disappeared in [a shallow quebrada to the left]_{2205-a shallow quebrada to the left} . " [We]_8007-we stopped , "_{[2206-the man from esmeralda]} continued [the man from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} , " and [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} tried to hide behind a small bush . But [none of [[my]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} mozos]_{8009-my mozos}]_{8008-none of my mozos} would go forward to find out what it meant , and [the third horseman]_{8010-the third horseman} seemed to be waiting for [us]_8007-we to come up . It was no use . [We]_8007-we had been seen . So [we]_8007-we rode slowly on , trembling . [He]_{2201-the hide merchant} let [us]_8007-we pass - [a man on a grey horse with [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} hat down on [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} eyes]_{8011-a man on a grey horse with his hat down on his eyes} - without a word of greeting ; but by - and - by [we]_8007-we heard [him]_{2201-the hide merchant} galloping after [us]_8007-we . [We]_8007-we faced about , but that did not seem to intimidate [him]_{2201-the hide merchant} . [He]_{2201-the hide merchant} rode up at speed , and touching [my]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} foot with the toe of [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} boot , asked [me]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} for a cigar , with a blood - curdling laugh . [He]_{2201-the hide merchant} did not seem armed , but when [he]_{2201-the hide merchant} put [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} hand back to reach for the matches [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} saw an enormous revolver strapped to [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} waist . [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} shuddered . [He]_{2201-the hide merchant} had very fierce whiskers , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , and as [he]_{2201-the hide merchant} did not offer to go on [we]_8007-we dared not move . At last , blowing the smoke of [my]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} cigar into the air through [his]_{2201-the hide merchant} nostrils , [he]_{2201-the hide merchant} said , ' [Senor]_1479-senor , it would be perhaps better for [you]_1479-senor if [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} rode behind [[your]_1479-senor party]_{8013-your party} . [You]_1479-senor are not very far from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco now . Go [you]_1479-senor with [God]_259-god . ' What would [you]_1479-senor ? [We]_8007-we went on . There was no resisting [him]_{2201-the hide merchant} . [He]_{2201-the hide merchant} might have been [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} [himself]_{2201-the hide merchant} ; though [[my]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} servant , who has been many times to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by [sea]_695-sea]_{8014-my servant , who has been many times to sulaco by sea} , assured [me]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} that [he]_{8014-my servant , who has been many times to sulaco by sea} had recognized [him]_{2201-the hide merchant} very well for [the Capataz of [the Steamship Company 's Cargadores]_{8017-the steamship company 's cargadores}]_{8016-the capataz of the steamship company 's cargadores} . Later , that same evening , [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} saw [that very man at the corner of the Plaza]_{8018-that very man at the corner of the plaza} talking to [a girl]_{6210-a girl} , [a Morenita]_366-morenita , who stood by the stirrup with [her]_{6210-a girl} hand on the grey horse 's mane . "_{[2206-the man from esmeralda]} " [I]_{250-charles gould} assure [you]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} , [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , "_{[250-charles gould]} murmured [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , " that [you]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} ran no risk on this occasion . "_{[250-charles gould]} " That may be , [senor]_1479-senor , though [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} tremble yet . [A most fierce man]_{8021-a most fierce man} - to look at . And what does it mean ? [A person employed by [the Steamship Company]_{8023-the steamship company} talking with salteadores]_{8022-a person employed by the steamship company talking with salteadores} - no less , [senor]_1479-senor ; [the other horsemen]_{8025-the other horsemen} were [salteadores]_{8026-salteadores} - in [a lonely place]_{8027-a lonely place} , and behaving like [a robber]_{8028-a robber} [himself]_{8028-a robber} ! A cigar is nothing , but what was there to prevent [him]_{8028-a robber} asking [me]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} for [my]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} purse ? "_{[2206-the man from esmeralda]} " No , no , [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} murmured , letting [his]_{250-charles gould} glance stray away a little vacantly from the round face , with its hooked beak upturned towards [him]_{250-charles gould} in an almost childlike appeal . " If it was [the Capataz de Cargadores [you]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} met]_{8029-the capataz de cargadores you met} - and there is no doubt , is there ? - [you]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} were perfectly safe . "_{[2206-the man from esmeralda]} " Thank [you]_{250-charles gould} . [You]_{250-charles gould} are very good . [A very fierce - looking man]_{8030-a very fierce - looking man} , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} . [He]_{8030-a very fierce - looking man} asked [me]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} for a cigar in a most familiar manner . What would have happened if [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} had not had a cigar ? [I]_{2206-the man from esmeralda} shudder yet . What business had [he]_{8030-a very fierce - looking man} to be talking with [robbers]_8031-robbers in [a lonely place]_{8027-a lonely place} ? "_{[2206-the man from esmeralda]} But [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , openly preoccupied now , gave not a sign , made no sound . The impenetrability of [the embodied Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} had its surface shades . To be dumb is merely a fatal affliction ; but [the King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7062-the king of sulaco} had words enough to give [him]_{7062-the king of sulaco} all the mysterious weight of [a taciturn force]_{2208-a taciturn force} . [His]_{250-charles gould} silences , backed by the power of speech , had as many shades of significance as uttered words in the way of assent , of doubt , of negation - even of simple comment . [Some]_2209-some seemed to say plainly , " Think it over "_[2209-some] ; others meant clearly , " Go ahead "_[2209-some] ; a simple , low " [I]_2209-some see , "_[2209-some] with an affirmative nod , at the end of a patient listening half - hour was the equivalent of a verbal contract , which [men]_552-men had learned to trust implicitly , since behind it all there was [the great San Tome mine]_{2211-the great san tome mine} , the head and front of the material interests , so strong that it depended on [no man]_{779-no man} 's goodwill in the whole length and breadth of [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} - that is , on no goodwill which it could not buy ten times over . But to [the little hook - nosed man from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2214-the little hook - nosed man from esmeralda} , anxious about the export of hides , the silence of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} portended a failure . Evidently this was no time for extending [a modest man]_{2215-a modest man} 's business . [He]_{250-charles gould} enveloped in a swift mental malediction [the whole country]_{2216-the whole country} , with [all [its]_{2216-the whole country} inhabitants]_{2217-all its inhabitants} , [partisans of [Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} and [Montero]_304-montero]_{2218-partisans of ribiera and montero} alike ; and there were incipient tears in [his]_{250-charles gould} mute anger at the thought of the innumerable ox - hides going to waste upon [the dreamy expanse of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{2219-the dreamy expanse of the campo} , with its single palms rising like ships at sea within the perfect circle of the horizon , [its]_{2216-the whole country} clumps of heavy timber motionless like [solid islands of leaves above the running waves of grass]_{2220-solid islands of leaves above the running waves of grass} . There were hides there , rotting , with no profit to [anybody]_6218-anybody - rotting where [they]_2222-they had been dropped by [men called away to attend the urgent necessities of political revolutions]_{2223-men called away to attend the urgent necessities of political revolutions} . [The practical , mercantile soul of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch}]_{2224-the practical , mercantile soul of senor hirsch} rebelled against all that foolishness , while [he]_{250-charles gould} was taking a respectful but disconcerted leave of the might and majesty of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} in the person of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [He]_{250-charles gould} could not restrain a heart - broken murmur , wrung out of [his]_{250-charles gould} very aching heart , as it were . " It is a great , great foolishness , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , all this . The price of hides in [Hamburg]_147-hamburg is gone up - up . Of course [the Ribierist Government]_{148-the ribierist government} will do away with all that - when it gets established firmly . Meantime - "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} sighed . " Yes , meantime , "_{[250-charles gould]} repeated [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , inscrutably . [The other]_{937-the other} shrugged [his]_{937-the other} shoulders . But [he]_{937-the other} was not ready to go yet . There was a little matter [he]_{937-the other} would like to mention very much if permitted . It appeared [he]_{937-the other} had [some good friends]_{2227-some good friends} in [Hamburg]_147-hamburg [he]_{937-the other} murmured the name of [the firm who were very anxious to do business , in dynamite , [he]_{937-the other} explained]_{2228-the firm who were very anxious to do business , in dynamite , he explained} . A contract for dynamite with [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , and then , perhaps , later on , [other mines]_{2230-other mines} , which were sure to - [The little man from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2231-the little man from esmeralda} was ready to enlarge , but [Charles]_{250-charles gould} interrupted [him]_{937-the other} . It seemed as though the patience of [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} was giving way at last . " [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} said , " [I]_{250-charles gould} have enough dynamite stored up at [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} to send it down crashing into [the valley]_{1269-the valley} "_{[250-charles gould]} - [his]_{250-charles gould} voice rose a little - " to send half [Sulaco]_408-sulaco into the air if [I]_{250-charles gould} liked . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} smiled at the round , startled eyes of [the dealer in hides]_{2233-the dealer in hides} , who was murmuring hastily , " Just so . Just so . "_{[250-charles gould]} And now [he]_{250-charles gould} was going . It was impossible to do business in explosives with [an Administrador]_{2234-an administrador} so well provided and so discouraging . [He]_{250-charles gould} had suffered agonies in the saddle and had exposed [himself]_{250-charles gould} to the atrocities of [the bandit Hernandez]_{2235-the bandit hernandez} for nothing at all . Neither hides nor dynamite - and the very shoulders of [the enterprising Israelite]_{2236-the enterprising israelite} expressed dejection . At the door [he]_{250-charles gould} bowed low to [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} . But at the bottom of the stairs in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} [he]_{250-charles gould} stopped short , with [his]_{250-charles gould} podgy hand over [his]_{250-charles gould} lips in an attitude of meditative astonishment . " What does [he]_{250-charles gould} want to keep so much dynamite for ? "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} muttered . " And why does [he]_{250-charles gould} talk like this to [me]_{250-charles gould} ? "_{[250-charles gould]} [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , looking in at the door of [the empty sala]_{2240-the empty sala} , whence the political tide had ebbed out to the last insignificant drop , nodded familiarly to [the master of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{2241-the master of the house} , standing motionless like a tall beacon amongst the deserted shoals of furniture . " Good - night , [I]_{250-charles gould} am going . Got [my]_{250-charles gould} bike [downstairs]_{8035-downstairs} . [The railway]_{920-the railway} will know where to go for dynamite should [we]_8037-we get short at any time . [We]_8037-we have done cutting and chopping for a while now . [We]_8037-we shall begin soon to blast [our]_8037-we way through . "_{[250-charles gould]} " Do n't come to [me]_{250-charles gould} , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with perfect serenity . " [I]_{250-charles gould} sha n't have an ounce to spare for [anybody]_6218-anybody . Not an ounce . Not for [[my]_{250-charles gould} own brother]_{8039-my own brother} , if [I]_{250-charles gould} had [a brother]_{8040-a brother} , and [he]_{8040-a brother} were [the engineer - in - chief of [the most promising railway in [the world]_{525-the world}]_{8042-the most promising railway in the world}]_{8041-the engineer - in - chief of the most promising railway in the world} . "_{[250-charles gould]} " What 's that ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} asked [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , with equanimity . " Unkindness ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " No , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , stolidly . " Policy . "_{[250-charles gould]} " Radical , [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} should think , "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} observed from the doorway . " Is that the right name ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said , from the middle of [the room]_{5737-the room} . " [I]_{6138-the engineer} mean , going to the roots , [you]_{250-charles gould} know , "_{[6138-the engineer]} [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} explained , with an air of enjoyment . " Why , yes , "_{[6138-the engineer]} [Charles]_{250-charles gould} pronounced , slowly . " The Gould Concession has struck such deep roots in [this country]_{990-this country} , in [this province]_{8045-this province} , in [that gorge of the mountains]_{8046-that gorge of the mountains} , that nothing but dynamite shall be allowed to dislodge it from there . It 's [my]_{250-charles gould} choice . It 's [my]_{250-charles gould} last card to play . "_{[250-charles gould]} [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} whistled low . " A pretty game , "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} said , with a shade of discretion . " And have [you]_{250-charles gould} told [Holroyd]_305-holroyd of that extraordinary trump card [you]_{250-charles gould} hold in [your]_{250-charles gould} hand ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " Card only when it 's played ; when it falls at the end of the game . Till then [you]_{250-charles gould} may call it a - a - "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " Weapon , "_{[2248-the railway man]} suggested [the railway man]_{2248-the railway man} . " No . [You]_{250-charles gould} may call it rather an argument , "_{[250-charles gould]} corrected [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , gently . " And that 's how [I]_{250-charles gould} 've presented it to [Mr. Holroyd]_305-holroyd . "_{[250-charles gould]} " And what did [he]_305-holroyd say to it ? "_{[6138-the engineer]} asked [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , with undisguised interest . " [He]_305-holroyd "_{[6138-the engineer]} - [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} spoke after a slight pause - " [he]_305-holroyd said something about holding on like grim death and putting [our]_8047-our trust in [God]_259-god . [I]_{250-charles gould} should imagine [he]_305-holroyd must have been rather startled . But then "_{[250-charles gould]} - pursued [the Administrador of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{2250-the administrador of the san tome mine} - " but then , [he]_305-holroyd is very far away , [you]_{250-charles gould} know , and , as [they]_8048-they say in [this country]_{990-this country} , [God]_259-god is very high above . "_{[6138-the engineer]} [The engineer]_{6138-the engineer} 's appreciative laugh died away down [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} , where [the Madonna with the Child]_{2254-the madonna with the child} on [her]_{2254-the madonna with the child} arm seemed to look after [his]_{250-charles gould} shaking broad back from [her]_{2254-the madonna with the child} shallow niche . CHAPTER SIX A profound stillness reigned in [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} . [The master of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{2241-the master of the house} , walking along [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} , opened the door of [[his]_{2241-the master of the house} room]_{2258-his room} , and saw [[his]_{2241-the master of the house} wife]_{725-his wife} sitting in a big armchair - [his]_{2241-the master of the house} own smoking armchair - thoughtful , contemplating [her]_{725-his wife} little shoes . And [she]_{725-his wife} did not raise [her]_{725-his wife} eyes when [he]_{2241-the master of the house} walked in . " Tired ? "_{[725-his wife]} asked [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . " A little , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . Still without looking up , [she]_{725-his wife} added with feeling , " There is an awful sense of unreality about all this . "_{[725-his wife]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , before the long table strewn with papers , on which lay a hunting crop and a pair of spurs , stood looking at [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} : " The heat and dust must have been awful this afternoon by the waterside , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} murmured , sympathetically . " The glare on the water must have been simply terrible . "_{[250-charles gould]} " [One]_994-one could close [one]_994-one 's eyes to the glare , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " But , [[my]_{725-his wife} dear]_{6294-my dear} [Charley]_{250-charles gould} , it is impossible for [me]_{725-his wife} to close [my]_{725-his wife} eyes to [our]_8053-we position ; to this awful . . . "_{[725-his wife]} [She]_{725-his wife} raised [her]_{725-his wife} eyes and looked at [[her]_{725-his wife} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's face , from which all sign of sympathy or any other feeling had disappeared . " Why do n't [you]_{250-charles gould} tell [me]_{725-his wife} something ? "_{[725-his wife]} [she]_{725-his wife} almost wailed . " [I]_{725-his wife} thought [you]_{725-his wife} had understood [me]_{725-his wife} perfectly from the first , "_{[725-his wife]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said , slowly . " [I]_{250-charles gould} thought [we]_8053-we had said all there was to say a long time ago . There is nothing to say now . There were things to be done . [We]_8053-we have done them ; [we]_8053-we have gone on doing them . There is no going back now . [I]_{250-charles gould} do n't suppose that , even from the first , there was really any possible way back . And , what 's more , [we]_8053-we ca n't even afford to stand still . "_{[250-charles gould]} " Ah , if [one]_994-one only knew how far [you]_{5710-her husband} mean to go , "_{[725-his wife]} said [[his]_{5710-her husband} wife]_{725-his wife} inwardly trembling , but in an almost playful tone . " Any distance , any length , of course , "_{[250-charles gould]} was the answer , in a matter - of - fact tone , which caused [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} to make another effort to repress a shudder . [She]_{725-his wife} stood up , smiling graciously , and [her]_{725-his wife} little figure seemed to be diminished still more by the heavy mass of [her]_{725-his wife} hair and the long train of [her]_{725-his wife} gown . " But always to success , "_{[725-his wife]} [she]_{725-his wife} said , persuasively . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , enveloping [her]_{725-his wife} in the steely blue glance of [his]_{250-charles gould} attentive eyes , answered without hesitation - " Oh , there is no alternative . "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} put an immense assurance into [his]_{250-charles gould} tone . As to the words , this was all that [his]_{250-charles gould} conscience would allow [him]_{250-charles gould} to say . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's smile remained a shade too long upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} lips . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} murmured - " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} will leave [you]_{250-charles gould} ; [I]_{248-mrs. gould} 've a slight headache . The heat , the dust , were indeed - [I]_{248-mrs. gould} suppose [you]_{250-charles gould} are going back to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} before the morning ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " At midnight , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . " [We]_8056-we are bringing down the silver to - morrow . Then [I]_{248-mrs. gould} shall take three whole days off in [town]_5824-town with [you]_{250-charles gould} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Ah , [you]_{250-charles gould} are going to meet [the escort]_{1590-the escort} . [I]_{250-charles gould} shall be on [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} at five o'clock to see [you]_{250-charles gould} pass . Till then , good - bye . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} walked rapidly round the table , and , seizing [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hands , bent down , pressing them both to [his]_{250-charles gould} lips . Before [he]_{250-charles gould} straightened [himself]_{250-charles gould} up again to [his]_{250-charles gould} full height [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had disengaged one to smooth [his]_{250-charles gould} cheek with a light touch , as if [he]_{250-charles gould} were [a little boy]_{2263-a little boy} . " Try to get some rest for a couple of hours , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} murmured , with a glance at a hammock stretched in a distant part of [the room]_{5737-the room} . [Her]_{248-mrs. gould} long train swished softly after [her]_{248-mrs. gould} on the red tiles . At the door [she]_{248-mrs. gould} looked back . Two big lamps with unpolished glass globes bathed in a soft and abundant light the four white walls of [the room]_{5737-the room} , with a glass case of arms , the brass hilt of [Henry Gould]_{321-henry gould} 's cavalry sabre on [its]_2266-its square of velvet , and the water - colour sketch of [the San Tome gorge]_{2267-the san tome gorge} . And [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , gazing at the last in [its]_2266-its black wooden frame , sighed out - " Ah , if [we]_8060-we had left it alone , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " No , "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said , moodily ; " it was impossible to leave it alone . "_{[250-charles gould]} " Perhaps it was impossible , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} admitted , slowly . [Her]_{248-mrs. gould} lips quivered a little , but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} smiled with an air of dainty bravado . " [We]_8060-we have disturbed a good many snakes in [that Paradise]_{8061-that paradise} , [Charley]_{250-charles gould} , have n't [we]_8060-we ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Yes , [I]_{250-charles gould} remember , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , " it was [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} who called [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} [the Paradise of snakes]_{8063-the paradise of snakes} . No doubt [we]_8060-we have disturbed a great many . But remember , [[my]_{250-charles gould} dear]_{6294-my dear} , that it is not now as it was when [you]_{6294-my dear} made that sketch . "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} waved [his]_{250-charles gould} hand towards the small water - colour hanging alone upon the great bare wall . " [It]_{8061-that paradise} is no longer [a Paradise of snakes]_{8065-a paradise of snakes} . [We]_8060-we have brought [mankind]_6186-mankind into [it]_{8061-that paradise} , and [we]_8060-we can not turn [our]_8060-we backs upon [them]_6186-mankind to go and begin a new life elsewhere . "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} confronted [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} with a firm , concentrated gaze , which [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} returned with a brave assumption of fearlessness before [she]_{248-mrs. gould} went out , closing the door gently after [her]_{248-mrs. gould} . In contrast with [the white glaring room]_{2269-the white glaring room} [the dimly lit corredor]_{2270-the dimly lit corredor} had a restful mysteriousness of [a forest glade]_{2271-a forest glade} , suggested by the stems and the leaves of the plants ranged along the balustrade of the open side . In the streaks of light falling through the open doors of [the reception - rooms]_{7742-the reception - rooms} , the blossoms , white and red and pale lilac , came out vivid with the brilliance of flowers in a stream of sunshine ; and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , passing on , had the vividness of a figure seen in the clear patches of sun that chequer the gloom of [open glades in [the woods]_{5931-the woods}]_{2273-open glades in the woods} . The stones in the rings upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hand pressed to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} forehead glittered in the lamplight abreast of the door of [the sala]_{1088-the sala} . " Who 's there ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} asked , in a startled voice . " Is that [you]_257-decoud , [Basilio]_315-basilio ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} looked in , and saw [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud walking about , with an air of having lost something , amongst the chairs and tables . " [Antonia]_256-antonia has forgotten [her]_256-antonia fan in [here]_5665-here , "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud , with a strange air of distraction ; ' so [I]_0-i entered to see . " But , even as [he]_257-decoud said this , [he]_257-decoud had obviously given up [his]_257-decoud search , and walked straight towards [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , who looked at [him]_257-decoud with doubtful surprise . "_{[402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes]} [Senora]_{402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes} , " [he]_257-decoud began , in a low voice . "_{[402-the widowed senora gavilaso de valdes]} What is it , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ? " asked [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . And then [she]_{248-mrs. gould} added , with a slight laugh , "_[257-decoud] [I]_0-i am so nervous to - day , " as if to explain the eagerness of the question . "_[257-decoud] Nothing immediately dangerous , " said [Decoud]_257-decoud , who now could not conceal [his]_257-decoud agitation . "_[257-decoud] Pray do n't distress [yourself]_257-decoud . No , really , [you]_257-decoud must not distress [yourself]_257-decoud . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} candid eyes very wide open , [her]_{248-mrs. gould} lips composed into a smile , was steadying [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} with a little bejewelled hand against the side of the door . "_[257-decoud] Perhaps [you]_257-decoud do n't know how alarming [you]_257-decoud are , appearing like this unexpectedly - " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i ! Alarming ! " [he]_257-decoud protested , sincerely vexed and surprised . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i assure [you]_257-decoud that [I]_0-i am not in the least alarmed [myself]_0-i . A fan is lost ; well , it will be found again . But [I]_0-i do n't think it is here . It is a fan [I]_0-i am looking for . [I]_0-i can not understand how [Antonia]_256-antonia could - Well ! Have [you]_257-decoud found it , [amigo]_2276-amigo ? " "_[257-decoud] No , [senor]_1479-senor , " said behind [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} the soft voice of [Basilio]_315-basilio , [the head servant of [the Casa]_{5761-the casa}]_{6795-the head servant of the casa} . "_[1479-senor] [I]_0-i do n't think [the senorita]_{2278-the senorita} could have left it in [this house]_{2279-this house} at all . " "_{[2278-the senorita]} Go and look for it in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} again . Go now , [[my]_0-i friend]_{5635-my friend} ; look for it on the steps , under the gate ; examine [every flagstone]_{2282-every flagstone} ; search for it till [I]_0-i come down again . . . . [That fellow]_{2283-that fellow} " - [he]_{2283-that fellow} addressed [himself]_{2283-that fellow} in English to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} - "_{[2283-that fellow]} is always stealing up behind one 's back on [his]_{2283-that fellow} bare feet . [I]_0-i set [him]_{2283-that fellow} to look for that fan directly [I]_0-i came in to justify [my]_0-i reappearance , [my]_0-i sudden return . " [He]_{2283-that fellow} paused and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said , amiably , "_[0-i] [You]_{2283-that fellow} are always welcome . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} paused for a second , too . "_[0-i] But [I]_0-i am waiting to learn the cause of [your]_{2283-that fellow} return . " [Decoud]_257-decoud affected suddenly the utmost nonchalance . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i ca n't bear to be spied upon . Oh , the cause ? Yes , there is a cause ; there is something else that is lost besides [Antonia]_256-antonia 's favourite fan . As [I]_0-i was walking [home]_6285-home after seeing [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} and [Antonia]_256-antonia to [[their]_2285-them house]_{2286-their house} , [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , riding down [the street]_{1069-the street} , spoke to [me]_0-i . " "_{[269-the capataz]} Has anything happened to [the Violas]_{413-the violas} ? " inquired [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_{[413-the violas]} [The Violas]_{413-the violas} ? [You]_2288-you mean [the old Garibaldino who keeps [the hotel where [the engineers]_{7703-the engineers} live]_{2290-the hotel where the engineers live}]_{2289-the old garibaldino who keeps the hotel where the engineers live} ? Nothing happened [there]_5977-there . [The Capataz]_{269-the capataz} said nothing of [them]_2285-them ; [he]_{269-the capataz} only told [me]_0-i that [the telegraphist of [the Cable Company]_{2294-the cable company}]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} was walking on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , bareheaded , looking out for [me]_0-i . There is news from the interior , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_0-i should rather say rumours of news . " "_[0-i] Good news ? " said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in a low voice . "_[0-i] Worthless , [I]_0-i should think . But if [I]_0-i must define [them]_2285-them , [I]_0-i would say bad . [They]_2285-them are to the effect that a two days ' battle had been fought near [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta , and that [the Ribierists]_{2296-the ribierists} are defeated . It must have happened a few days ago - perhaps a week . The rumour has just reached [Cayta]_23-cayta , and [the man in charge of [the cable station there]_{2298-the cable station there}]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} has telegraphed the news to [[his]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} colleague]_{2299-his colleague} here . [We]_2300-we might just as well have kept Barrios in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . " "_[2300-we] What 's to be done now ? " murmured [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_[2300-we] Nothing . [He]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} 's at [sea]_695-sea with [the troops]_{7394-the troops} . [He]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} will get to [Cayta]_23-cayta in a couple of days ' time and learn the news there . What [he]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} will do then , who can say ? Hold [Cayta]_23-cayta ? Offer [his]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} submission to [Montero]_304-montero ? Disband [[his]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} army]_{2303-his army} - this last most likely , and go [himself]_{2297-the man in charge of the cable station there} in one of [the O.S.N. Company 's steamers]_{25-the o.s.n. company} , north or south - to [Valparaiso]_{52-valparaiso} or to [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} , no matter where . [Our]_2300-we Barrios has a great practice in exiles and repatriations , which mark the points in the political game . " [Decoud]_257-decoud , exchanging a steady stare with [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , added , tentatively , as it were , "_[2300-we] And yet , if [we]_2300-we had could have been done . " "_{[304-montero]} [Montero]_304-montero victorious , completely victorious ! " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} breathed out in a tone of unbelief . "_{[304-montero]} A canard , probably . That sort of bird is hatched in great numbers in such times as these . And even if it were true ? Well , let [us]_2300-we put things at their worst , let [us]_2300-we say it is true . " "_[2300-we] Then everything is lost , " said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with the calmness of despair . Suddenly [she]_{248-mrs. gould} seemed to divine , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} seemed to see [Decoud]_257-decoud 's tremendous excitement under its cloak of studied carelessness . It was , indeed , becoming visible in [his]_257-decoud audacious and watchful stare , in the curve , half - reckless , half - contemptuous , of [his]_257-decoud lips . And a French phrase came upon [them]_2300-we as if , for [this Costaguanero of the Boulevard]_{8070-this costaguanero of the boulevard} , that had been the only forcible language - "_[2300-we] Non , [Madame]_414-madame . Rien n'est perdu . " It electrified [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} out of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} benumbed attitude , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said , vivaciously - "_[414-madame] What would [you]_2304-you think of doing ? " But already there was something of mockery in [Decoud]_257-decoud 's suppressed excitement . "_[2304-you] What would [you]_2304-you expect [a true Costaguanero]_{2305-a true costaguanero} to do ? Another revolution , of course . On [my]_0-i word of honour , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [I]_0-i believe [I]_0-i am [a true hijo del pays]_{2306-a true hijo del pays} , [a true son of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{2307-a true son of the country} , whatever [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} may say . And [I]_0-i 'm not so much of an unbeliever as not to have faith in [my]_0-i own ideas , in [my]_0-i own remedies , in [my]_0-i own desires . " "_{[2306-a true hijo del pays]} Yes , " said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , doubtfully . "_{[2306-a true hijo del pays]} [You]_{248-mrs. gould} do n't seem convinced , " [Decoud]_257-decoud went on again in French . "_[0-i] Say , then , in [my]_0-i passions . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} received this addition unflinchingly . To understand it thoroughly [she]_{248-mrs. gould} did not require to hear [his]_257-decoud muttered assurance - "_[0-i] There is nothing [I]_0-i would not do for the sake of [Antonia]_256-antonia . There is nothing [I]_0-i am not prepared to undertake . There is no risk [I]_0-i am not ready to run . " [Decoud]_257-decoud seemed to find a fresh audacity in this voicing of [his]_257-decoud thoughts . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [You]_{248-mrs. gould} would not believe [me]_0-i if [I]_0-i were to say that it is the love of [the country]_{567-the country} which - " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} made a sort of discouraged protest with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} arm , as if to express that [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had given up expecting that motive from [any one]_{1453-any one} . "_[0-i] A Sulaco revolution , " [Decoud]_257-decoud pursued in a forcible undertone . "_[0-i] [The Great Cause]_{2310-the great cause} may be served here , on the very spot of its inception , in the place of its birth , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " Frowning , and biting [her]_{248-mrs. gould} lower lip thoughtfully , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} made a step away from the door . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [You]_0-i are not going to speak to [[your]_0-i husband]_{2311-your husband} ? " [Decoud]_257-decoud arrested [her]_{248-mrs. gould} anxiously . "_[0-i] But [you]_0-i will need [his]_{2311-your husband} help ? " "_{[2311-your husband]} No doubt , " [Decoud]_257-decoud admitted without hesitation . "_{[2311-your husband]} Everything turns upon [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , but [I]_0-i would rather [he]_{2311-your husband} did n't know anything as yet of [my]_0-i - [my]_0-i hopes . " A puzzled look came upon [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's face , and [Decoud]_257-decoud , approaching , explained confidentially - "_{[2311-your husband]} Do n't [you]_0-i see , [he]_{2311-your husband} 's such [an idealist]_{2313-an idealist} . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} flushed pink , and [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes grew darker at the same time . "_{[2313-an idealist]} Charley [an idealist]_{2313-an idealist} ! " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said , as if to [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} , wonderingly . "_{[2313-an idealist]} What on [earth]_1990-earth do [you]_{2311-your husband} mean ? " "_{[2311-your husband]} Yes , " conceded [Decoud]_257-decoud , "_{[2311-your husband]} it 's a wonderful thing to say with the sight of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , the greatest fact in [the whole of [South America]_{141-south america}]_{2317-the whole of south america} , perhaps , before [our]_2318-our very eyes . But look even at that , [he]_{2311-your husband} has idealized this fact to a point - " [He]_257-decoud paused . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , are [you]_{248-mrs. gould} aware to what point [he]_{2311-your husband} has idealized the existence , the worth , the meaning of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} ? Are [you]_{248-mrs. gould} aware of it ? " [He]_257-decoud must have known what [he]_257-decoud was talking about . The effect [he]_257-decoud expected was produced . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , ready to take fire , gave it up suddenly with a low little sound that resembled a moan . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} What do [you]_{2311-your husband} know ? " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} asked in a feeble voice . "_{[2311-your husband]} Nothing , " answered [Decoud]_257-decoud , firmly . "_{[2311-your husband]} But , then , do n't [you]_{248-mrs. gould} see , [he]_{2311-your husband} 's [an Englishman]_{6337-an englishman} ? " "_{[6337-an englishman]} Well , what of that ? " asked [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_{[6337-an englishman]} Simply that [he]_{2311-your husband} can not act or exist without idealizing every simple feeling , desire , or achievement . [He]_{2311-your husband} could not believe [his]_{2311-your husband} own motives if [he]_{2311-your husband} did not make them first a part of some fairy tale . [The earth]_{617-the earth} is not quite good enough for [him]_{2311-your husband} , [I]_0-i fear . Do [you]_{248-mrs. gould} excuse [my]_0-i frankness ? Besides , whether [you]_{248-mrs. gould} excuse it or not , it is part of the truth of things which hurts the - what do [you]_{248-mrs. gould} call them ? - the Anglo - Saxon 's susceptibilities , and at the present moment [I]_0-i do n't feel as if [I]_0-i could treat seriously either [his]_{2311-your husband} conception of things or - if [you]_{248-mrs. gould} allow [me]_0-i to say so - or yet [yours]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} gave no sign of being offended . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [I]_0-i suppose [Antonia]_256-antonia understands [you]_0-i thoroughly ? " "_{[256-antonia]} Understands ? Well , yes . But [I]_0-i am not sure that [she]_256-antonia approves . That , however , makes no difference . [I]_0-i am honest enough to tell [you]_{248-mrs. gould} that , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Your]_0-i idea , of course , is separation , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said . "_[0-i] Separation , of course , " declared [Martin]_257-decoud . "_[0-i] Yes ; separation of [the whole Occidental Province]_{2322-the whole occidental province} from the rest of the unquiet body . But [my]_0-i true idea , the only one [I]_0-i care for , is not to be separated from [Antonia]_256-antonia . " "_{[256-antonia]} And that is all ? " asked [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , without severity . "_{[256-antonia]} Absolutely . [I]_0-i am not deceiving [myself]_0-i about [my]_0-i motives . [She]_256-antonia wo n't leave [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for [my]_0-i sake , therefore [Sulaco]_5-sulaco must leave [the rest of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{7343-the rest of the republic} to [its]_5-sulaco fate . Nothing could be clearer than that . [I]_0-i like a clearly defined situation . [I]_0-i can not part with [Antonia]_256-antonia , therefore [the one and indivisible Republic of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{2325-the one and indivisible republic of costaguana} must be made to part with [[its]_{2325-the one and indivisible republic of costaguana} western province]_{2326-its western province} . Fortunately it happens to be also a sound policy . [The richest , the most fertile part of [this land]_{7021-this land}]_{2327-the richest , the most fertile part of this land} may be saved from anarchy . Personally , [I]_0-i care little , very little ; but it 's a fact that the establishment of [Montero]_304-montero in power would mean death to [me]_0-i . In all the proclamations of general pardon which [I]_0-i have seen , [my]_0-i name , with a few others , is specially excepted . [The brothers]_{7331-the brothers} hate [me]_0-i , as [you]_2330-you know very well , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ; and behold , here is the rumour of [them]_{7331-the brothers} having won a battle . [You]_2330-you say that supposing it is true , [I]_0-i have plenty of time to run away . " The slight , protesting murmur on the part of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} made [him]_0-i pause for a moment , while [he]_0-i looked at [her]_{248-mrs. gould} with a sombre and resolute glance . "_[2330-you] Ah , but [I]_0-i would , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_0-i would run away if it served that which at present is [my]_0-i only desire . [I]_0-i am courageous enough to say that , and to do it , too . But [women]_584-women , even [[our]_2332-our women]_{2333-our women} , are [idealists]_{2334-idealists} . It is [Antonia]_256-antonia that wo n't run away . A novel sort of vanity . " "_[2330-you] [You]_2330-you call it vanity , " said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in a shocked voice . "_[2330-you] Say pride , then , which . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} would tell [you]_2330-you , is a mortal sin . But [I]_0-i am not proud . [I]_0-i am simply too much in love to run away . At the same time [I]_0-i want to live . There is no love for [a dead man]_{5673-a dead man} . Therefore it is necessary that [Sulaco]_408-sulaco should not recognize the victorious [Montero]_304-montero . " "_[408-sulaco] And [you]_2330-you think [[my]_0-i husband]_{7067-my husband} will give [you]_2330-you [his]_{7067-my husband} support ? " "_[2330-you] [I]_0-i think [he]_{7067-my husband} can be drawn into it , like [all idealists]_{2337-all idealists} , when [he]_{7067-my husband} once sees a sentimental basis for [his]_{7067-my husband} action . But [I]_0-i would n't talk to [him]_{7067-my husband} . Mere clear facts wo n't appeal to [his]_{7067-my husband} sentiment . It is much better for [him]_{7067-my husband} to convince [himself]_{7067-my husband} in [his]_{7067-my husband} own way . And , frankly , [I]_0-i could not , perhaps , just now pay sufficient respect to either [his]_{7067-my husband} motives or even , perhaps , to [yours]_2330-you , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " It was evident that [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was very determined not to be offended . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} smiled vaguely , while [she]_{248-mrs. gould} seemed to think the matter over . As far as [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could judge from [the girl]_{7115-the girl} 's half - confidences , [Antonia]_256-antonia understood [that young man]_{8073-that young man} . Obviously there was promise of safety in [his]_{8073-that young man} plan , or rather in [his]_{8073-that young man} idea . Moreover , right or wrong , the idea could do no harm . And it was quite possible , also , that the rumour was false . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [You]_2330-you have some sort of a plan , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said . "_[2330-you] Simplicity itself . [Barrios]_373-barrios has started , let [him]_373-barrios go on then ; [he]_373-barrios will hold [Cayta]_23-cayta , which is the door of [the sea route to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2338-the sea route to sulaco} . [They]_2339-they can not send a sufficient force over [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} . No ; not even to cope with [the band of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{2341-the band of hernandez} . Meantime [we]_2342-we shall organize [our]_2342-we resistance here . And for that , [this very Hernandez]_{2343-this very hernandez} will be useful . [He]_{2343-this very hernandez} has defeated [troops]_7155-troops as [a bandit]_{1522-a bandit} ; [he]_{2343-this very hernandez} will no doubt accomplish the same thing if [he]_{2343-this very hernandez} is made [a colonel]_{2346-a colonel} or even [a general]_{7590-a general} . [You]_2348-your know [the country]_{567-the country} well enough not to be shocked by what [I]_0-i say , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_0-i have heard [you]_2348-your assert that [this poor bandit]_{2350-this poor bandit} was the living , breathing example of cruelty , injustice , stupidity , and oppression , that ruin [men]_552-men 's souls as well as [their]_552-men fortunes in [this country]_{990-this country} . Well , there would be some poetical retribution in [that man]_{614-that man} arising to crush the evils which had driven [an honest ranchero]_{7372-an honest ranchero} into a life of crime . A fine idea of retribution in that , is n't there ? " [Decoud]_257-decoud had dropped easily into English , which [he]_257-decoud spoke with precision , very correctly , but with too many z sounds . "_[2348-your] Think also of [[your]_2348-your hospitals]_{2355-your hospitals} , of [[your]_2348-your schools]_{2356-your schools} , of [[your]_2348-your ailing mothers]_{2357-your ailing mothers} and [feeble old men]_{2358-feeble old men} , of [all that population which [you]_2348-your and [[your]_2348-your husband]_{2311-your husband} have brought into [the rocky gorge of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{2361-the rocky gorge of san tome}]_{2359-all that population which you and your husband have brought into the rocky gorge of san tome} . Are [you]_2348-your not responsible to [your]_2348-your conscience for [all these people]_{5718-all these people} ? Is it not worth while to make another effort , which is not at all so desperate as it looks , rather than - " [Decoud]_257-decoud finished [his]_257-decoud thought with an upward toss of the arm , suggesting annihilation ; and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} turned away [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head with a look of horror . "_[2348-your] Why do n't [you]_2348-your say all this to [[my]_0-i husband]_{7067-my husband} ? " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} asked , without looking at [Decoud]_257-decoud , who stood watching the effect of [his]_257-decoud words . "_[2348-your] Ah ! But [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} is so English , " [he]_257-decoud began . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} interrupted - "_{[298-don carlos]} Leave that alone , [Don Martin]_257-decoud . [He]_{298-don carlos} 's as much [a Costaguanero]_{1956-a costaguanero} - No ! [He]_{298-don carlos} 's more of [a Costaguanero]_{1956-a costaguanero} than [yourself]_2348-your . " "_{[298-don carlos]} Sentimentalist , sentimentalist , " [Decoud]_257-decoud almost cooed , in a tone of gentle and soothing deference . "_{[298-don carlos]} Sentimentalist , after the amazing manner of [[your]_2348-your people]_{2366-your people} . [I]_0-i have been watching [El Rey de Sulaco]_408-sulaco since [I]_0-i came here on [a fool]_{2002-a fool} 's errand , and perhaps impelled by some treason of fate lurking behind the unaccountable turns of [a man]_{771-a man} 's life . But [I]_0-i do n't matter , [I]_0-i am not [a sentimentalist]_{2369-a sentimentalist} , [I]_0-i can not endow [my]_0-i personal desires with a shining robe of silk and jewels . Life is not for [me]_0-i a moral romance derived from the tradition of a pretty fairy tale . No , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ; [I]_0-i am practical . [I]_0-i am not afraid of [my]_0-i motives . But , pardon [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i have been rather carried away . What [I]_0-i wish to say is that [I]_0-i have been observing . [I]_0-i wo n't tell [you]_{248-mrs. gould} what [I]_0-i have discovered - " "_[0-i] No . That is unnecessary , " whispered [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , once more averting [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head . "_[0-i] It is . Except one little fact , that [[your]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{2311-your husband} does not like [me]_0-i . It 's a small matter , which , in the circumstances , seems to acquire a perfectly ridiculous importance . Ridiculous and immense ; for , clearly , money is required for [my]_0-i plan , " [he]_0-i reflected ; then added , meaningly , "_[257-decoud] and [we]_2371-we have [two sentimentalists]_{2372-two sentimentalists} to deal with . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't know that [I]_0-i understand [you]_{248-mrs. gould} , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , " said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , coldly , preserving the low key of [their]_2371-we conversation . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} But , speaking as if [I]_0-i did , who is [the other]_{937-the other} ? " "_{[937-the other]} [The great Holroyd in [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco}]_{2374-the great holroyd in san francisco} , of course , " [Decoud]_257-decoud whispered , lightly . "_{[937-the other]} [I]_0-i think [you]_{248-mrs. gould} understand [me]_0-i very well . [Women]_584-women are [idealists]_{2334-idealists} ; but then [they]_584-women are so perspicacious . " But whatever was the reason of that remark , disparaging and complimentary at the same time , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} seemed not to pay attention to it . The name of [Holroyd]_305-holroyd had given a new tone to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} anxiety . "_[584-women] [The silver escort]_{7139-the silver escort} is coming down to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} tomorrow ; a whole six months ' working , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ! " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} cried in dismay . "_[257-decoud] Let it come down , then , " breathed out [Decoud]_257-decoud , earnestly , almost into [her]_{248-mrs. gould} ear . "_[257-decoud] But if the rumour should get about , and especially if it turned out true , troubles might break out in [the town]_{877-the town} , " objected [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [Decoud]_257-decoud admitted that it was possible . [He]_257-decoud knew well [the town children of the Sulaco Campo]_{8074-the town children of the sulaco campo} : sullen , thievish , vindictive , and bloodthirsty , whatever great qualities [[their]_{8074-the town children of the sulaco campo} brothers of [the plain]_{798-the plain}]_{8075-their brothers of the plain} might have had . But then there was [that other sentimentalist]_{8077-that other sentimentalist} , who attached a strangely idealistic meaning to concrete facts . This stream of silver must be kept flowing north to return in the form of financial backing from [the great house of [Holroyd]_305-holroyd]_{8078-the great house of holroyd} . Up at [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} in [the strong room of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{8080-the strong room of the mine} the silver bars were worth less for [his]_305-holroyd purpose than so much lead , from which at least bullets may be run . Let it come down to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , ready for shipment . [The next north - going steamer]_{8083-the next north - going steamer} would carry it off for [the very salvation of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{8084-the very salvation of the san tome mine} , which had produced so much treasure . And , moreover , the rumour was probably false , [he]_0-i remarked , with much conviction in [his]_0-i hurried tone . "_{[2382-the telegraphist]} Besides , [senora]_1489-senora , " concluded [Decoud]_257-decoud , "_{[1489-senora]} [we]_2381-we may suppress it for many days . [I]_0-i have been talking with [the telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} in the middle of [the Plaza Mayor]_{2383-the plaza mayor} ; thus [I]_0-i am certain that [we]_2381-we could not have been overheard . There was not even a bird in the air near [us]_2381-we . And also let [me]_0-i tell [you]_1489-senora something more . [I]_0-i have been making friends with [this man called [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{2384-this man called nostromo} , [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} . [We]_2381-we had a conversation this very evening , [I]_0-i walking by the side of [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} horse as [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} rode slowly out of [the town]_{877-the town} just now . [He]_{2384-this man called nostromo} promised [me]_0-i that if a riot took place for any reason - even for the most political of reasons , [you]_1489-senora understand - [[his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} Cargadores]_{945-his cargadores} , [an important part of [the populace]_{879-the populace}]_{2388-an important part of the populace} , [you]_1489-senora will admit , should be found on the side of [the Europeans]_{7996-the europeans} . " "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} [He]_{2384-this man called nostromo} has promised [you]_1489-senora that ? " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} inquired , with interest . "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} What made [him]_{2384-this man called nostromo} make that promise to [you]_1489-senora ? " "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} Upon [my]_0-i word , [I]_0-i do n't know , " declared [Decoud]_257-decoud , in a slightly surprised tone . "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} [He]_{2384-this man called nostromo} certainly promised [me]_0-i that , but now [you]_1489-senora ask [me]_0-i why , [I]_0-i could not tell [you]_1489-senora [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} reasons . [He]_{2384-this man called nostromo} talked with [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} usual carelessness , which , if [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} had been anything else but [a common sailor]_{2391-a common sailor} , [I]_0-i would call a pose or an affectation . " [Decoud]_257-decoud , interrupting [himself]_257-decoud , looked at [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} curiously . "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} Upon the whole , " [he]_257-decoud continued , "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} expects something to [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} advantage from it . [You]_1489-senora must n't forget that [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} does not exercise [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} extraordinary power over [the lower classes]_{2392-the lower classes} without a certain amount of personal risk and without a great profusion in spending [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} money . [One]_994-one must pay in some way or other for such a solid thing as individual prestige . [He]_{2384-this man called nostromo} told [me]_0-i after [we]_2394-we made [friends]_6554-friends at a dance , in a Posada kept by [a Mexican just outside the walls]_{2396-a mexican just outside the walls} , that [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} had come here to make [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} fortune . [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} looks upon [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} prestige as a sort of investment . " "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} Perhaps [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} prizes it for its own sake , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said in a tone as if [she]_{248-mrs. gould} were repelling an undeserved aspersion . "_{[279-the casa viola]} [Viola]_{279-the casa viola} , [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , with whom [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} has lived for some years , calls [him]_{2384-this man called nostromo} the Incorruptible . " "_{[252-the garibaldino]} Ah ! [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} belongs to [the group of [[your]_0-i proteges]_{2398-your proteges} out there towards [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{2397-the group of your proteges out there towards the harbour} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [Muy bien]_{415-muy bien} . And [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} calls [him]_{2384-this man called nostromo} wonderful . [I]_0-i have heard no end of tales of [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} strength , [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} audacity , [his]_{2384-this man called nostromo} fidelity . No end of fine things . H'm ! incorruptible ! It is indeed a name of honour for [the Capataz of [the Cargadores of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{151-the cargadores of sulaco}]_{2400-the capataz of the cargadores of sulaco} . Incorruptible ! Fine , but vague . However , [I]_0-i suppose [he]_{2384-this man called nostromo} 's sensible , too . And [I]_0-i talked to [him]_{2384-this man called nostromo} upon that sane and practical assumption . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i prefer to think [him]_{2384-this man called nostromo} disinterested , and therefore trustworthy , " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said , with the nearest approach to curtness it was in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} nature to assume . "_{[2384-this man called nostromo]} Well , if so , then the silver will be still more safe . Let [it]_2401-it come down , [senora]_1489-senora . Let it come down , so that it may go north and return to [us]_2403-us in the shape of credit . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} glanced along [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} towards the door of [[[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's room]_{6375-her husband 's room} . [Decoud]_257-decoud , watching [her]_{248-mrs. gould} as if [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had [his]_257-decoud fate in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hands , detected an almost imperceptible nod of assent . [He]_257-decoud bowed with a smile , and , putting [his]_257-decoud hand into the breast pocket of [his]_257-decoud coat , pulled out a fan of light feathers set upon painted leaves of sandal - wood . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i had it in [my]_0-i pocket , " [he]_257-decoud murmured , triumphantly , "_[0-i] for a plausible pretext . " [He]_257-decoud bowed again . "_[0-i] Good - night , [senora]_1489-senora . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} continued along the corredor away from [[[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's room]_{6375-her husband 's room} . The fate of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} was lying heavy upon [her]_{248-mrs. gould} heart . It was a long time now since [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had begun to fear it . It had been an idea . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had watched it with misgivings turning into a fetish , and now the fetish had grown into a monstrous and crushing weight . It was as if the inspiration of [their]_8092-their early years had left [her]_{248-mrs. gould} heart to turn into a wall of silver - bricks , erected by the silent work of evil spirits , between [her]_{248-mrs. gould} and [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} . [He]_{5710-her husband} seemed to dwell alone within a circumvallation of precious metal , leaving [her]_{248-mrs. gould} outside with [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} school]_{8094-her school} , [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} hospital]_{8095-her hospital} , [the sick mothers]_{8096-the sick mothers} and [the feeble old men]_{8097-the feeble old men} , mere insignificant vestiges of the initial inspiration . "_[0-i] [Those poor people]_{2405-those poor people} ! " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} murmured to [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} . Below [she]_{248-mrs. gould} heard the voice of [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} speaking loudly : "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have found [[Dona Antonia]_380-antonia 's fan]_{2406-dona antonia 's fan} , [Basilio]_315-basilio . Look , here it is ! " CHAPTER SEVEN It was part of what [Decoud]_257-decoud would have called [his]_257-decoud sane materialism that [he]_257-decoud did not believe in the possibility of friendship between [man]_718-man and [woman]_5632-woman . The one exception [he]_257-decoud allowed confirmed , [he]_257-decoud maintained , that absolute rule . Friendship was possible between [brother]_2177-brother and [sister]_8102-sister , meaning by friendship the frank unreserve , as before [another human being , of thoughts and sensations]_{8103-another human being , of thoughts and sensations} ; all the objectless and necessary sincerity of [one]_994-one 's innermost life trying to re - act upon the profound sympathies of another existence . [[His]_257-decoud favourite sister]_{7468-his favourite sister} , [the handsome , slightly arbitrary and resolute angel , ruling [the father]_{5875-the father} and mother [Decoud]_257-decoud in [the first - floor apartments of [a very fine Parisian house]_{8109-a very fine parisian house}]_{8108-the first - floor apartments of a very fine parisian house}]_{8106-the handsome , slightly arbitrary and resolute angel , ruling the father and mother decoud in the first - floor apartments of a very fine parisian house} , was the recipient of [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud 's confidences as to [his]_257-decoud thoughts , actions , purposes , doubts , and even failures . . . . "_{[315-basilio]} Prepare [[our]_2407-our little circle in [Paris]_120-paris]_{2408-our little circle in paris} for the birth of another [South American Republic]_{2409-south american republic} . One more or less , what does it matter ? [They]_2410-they may come into [the world]_{525-the world} like evil flowers on a hotbed of rotten institutions ; but the seed of this one has germinated in [[your]_2412-you brother]_{2413-your brother} 's brain , and that will be enough for [your]_2412-you devoted assent . [I]_0-i am writing this to [you]_2412-you by the light of a single candle , in [a sort of inn , near [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , kept by [an Italian called [Viola]_{279-the casa viola}]_{2416-an italian called viola} , [a protege of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould}]_{2417-a protege of mrs. gould}]_{2414-a sort of inn , near the harbour , kept by an italian called viola , a protege of mrs. gould} . [The whole building]_{2418-the whole building} , which , for all [I]_0-i know , may have been contrived by [a Conquistador farmer of the pearl fishery]_{2419-a conquistador farmer of the pearl fishery} three hundred years ago , is perfectly silent . So is [the plain between [the town]_{877-the town} and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{2420-the plain between the town and the harbour} ; silent , but not so dark as [the house]_{969-the house} , because [the pickets of [Italian workmen guarding [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{2425-italian workmen guarding the railway}]_{2424-the pickets of italian workmen guarding the railway} have lighted little fires all along the line . It was not so quiet around here yesterday . [We]_2427-we had an awful riot - a sudden outbreak of [the populace , which was not suppressed till late today]_{2428-the populace , which was not suppressed till late today} . [Its]_{920-the railway} object , no doubt , was loot , and that was defeated , as [you]_2412-you may have learned already from the cablegram sent via [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} and [New York]_{128-new york} last night , when the cables were still open . [You]_2412-you have read already there that the energetic action of [the Europeans of [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{2429-the europeans of the railway} has saved [the town]_{877-the town} from destruction , and [you]_2412-you may believe that . [I]_0-i wrote out the cable [myself]_0-i . [We]_2427-we have [[no Reuter]_{2432-no reuter} 's agency man]_{2433-no reuter 's agency man} here . [I]_0-i have also fired at [the mob]_{938-the mob} from the windows of [the club]_{6748-the club} , in company with [some other young men of position]_{2436-some other young men of position} . [Our]_2427-we object was to keep [the Calle de la Constitucion clear for the exodus of [the ladies]_{7738-the ladies} and [children]_{5835-children} , who have taken refuge on board [a couple of [cargo ships]_{2441-cargo ships} now in [the harbour here]_{2442-the harbour here}]_{2440-a couple of cargo ships now in the harbour here}]_{2437-the calle de la constitucion clear for the exodus of the ladies and children , who have taken refuge on board a couple of cargo ships now in the harbour here} . That was yesterday . [You]_2412-you should also have learned from the cable that [the missing President]_{2443-the missing president} , [Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , who had disappeared after the battle of [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta , has turned up here in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by one of those strange coincidences that are almost incredible , riding on a lame mule into the very midst of the street fighting . It appears that [he]_{2443-the missing president} had fled , in company of [a muleteer called [Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} , across [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} from [the threats of [Montero]_304-montero]_{2446-the threats of montero}]_{2444-a muleteer called bonifacio , across the mountains from the threats of montero} into the arms of [an enraged mob]_{2447-an enraged mob} . " [The Capataz of Cargadores]_{8110-the capataz of cargadores} , [that Italian sailor of whom [I]_{2443-the missing president} have written to [you]_8112-you before]_{8111-that italian sailor of whom i have written to you before} , has saved [him]_{2443-the missing president} from an ignoble death . [That man]_{614-that man} seems to have a particular talent for being on the spot whenever there is something picturesque to be done . "_{[2443-the missing president]} [He]_{2443-the missing president} was with [me]_0-i at four o'clock in the morning at [the offices of [the Porvenir]_{1856-the porvenir}]_{2448-the offices of the porvenir} , where [he]_{2443-the missing president} had turned up so early in order to warn [me]_0-i of the coming trouble , and also to assure [me]_0-i that [he]_{2443-the missing president} would keep [his]_{2443-the missing president} Cargadores on the side of order . When the full daylight came [we]_2450-we were looking together at [the crowd on foot and on horseback]_{2451-the crowd on foot and on horseback} , demonstrating on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} and shying stones at the windows of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo that is the name [they]_2454-they call [him]_251-nostromo by here was pointing out to [me]_0-i [his]_251-nostromo Cargadores interspersed in [the mob]_{938-the mob} . " The sun shines late upon [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , for it has first to climb above [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} . In that clear morning light , brighter than twilight , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo saw right across [the vast Plaza]_{8115-the vast plaza} , at the end of [the street]_{1069-the street} beyond [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} , [a mounted man apparently in difficulties with a yelling knot of leperos]_{8118-a mounted man apparently in difficulties with a yelling knot of leperos} . At once [he]_251-nostromo said to [me]_0-i , ' That 's [a stranger]_{8119-a stranger} . What is it [they]_2454-they are doing to [him]_{8119-a stranger} ? ' Then [he]_251-nostromo took out the silver whistle [he]_251-nostromo is in the habit of using on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} [this man]_{936-this man} seems to disdain the use of any metal less precious than silver and blew into it twice , evidently a preconcerted signal for [[his]_251-nostromo Cargadores]_{945-his cargadores} . [He]_{8119-a stranger} ran out immediately , and [they]_2454-they rallied round [him]_{8119-a stranger} . [I]_0-i ran out , too , but was too late to follow [them]_2454-they and help in the rescue of [the stranger]_{8123-the stranger} , whose animal had fallen . [I]_0-i was set upon at once as [a hated aristocrat]_{8124-a hated aristocrat} , and was only too glad to get into [the club]_{6748-the club} , where [Don Jaime Berges]_403-jaime [you]_8126-you may remember [him]_403-jaime visiting at [[our]_8127-our house in [Paris]_120-paris]_{8128-our house in paris} some three years ago thrust a sporting gun into [my]_0-i hands . [They]_2454-they were already firing from the windows . There were little heaps of cartridges lying about on the open card - tables . [I]_0-i remember a couple of overturned chairs , some bottles rolling on the floor amongst the packs of cards scattered suddenly as [the caballeros]_{6591-the caballeros} rose from [their]_{6591-the caballeros} game to open fire upon [the mob]_{938-the mob} . [Most of [the young men]_{6214-the young men}]_{8131-most of the young men} had spent the night at [the club]_{6748-the club} in the expectation of some such disturbance . In two of [the candelabra]_{8134-the candelabra} , on the consoles , the candles were burning down in their sockets . A large iron nut , probably stolen from [the railway workshops]_{8135-the railway workshops} , flew in from [the street]_{1069-the street} as [I]_0-i entered , and broke one of the large mirrors set in the wall . [I]_0-i noticed also one of [the club servants tied up hand and foot with the cords of the curtain and flung in a corner]_{8137-the club servants tied up hand and foot with the cords of the curtain and flung in a corner} . [I]_0-i have a vague recollection of [Don Jaime]_403-jaime assuring [me]_0-i hastily that [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} had been detected putting poison into the dishes at supper . But [I]_0-i remember distinctly [he]_{537-the fellow} was shrieking for mercy , without stopping at all , continuously , and so absolutely disregarded that [nobody]_976-nobody even took the trouble to gag [him]_{537-the fellow} . The noise [he]_{537-the fellow} made was so disagreeable that [I]_0-i had half a mind to do it [myself]_0-i . But there was no time to waste on such trifles . [I]_0-i took [my]_0-i place at one of the windows and began firing . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i did n't learn till later in the afternoon whom it was that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , with [[his]_251-nostromo Cargadores]_{945-his cargadores} and [some Italian workmen]_{880-some italian workmen} as well , had managed to save from [those drunken rascals]_{2458-those drunken rascals} . [That man]_{614-that man} has a peculiar talent when anything striking to the imagination has to be done . [I]_0-i made that remark to [him]_{614-that man} afterwards when [we]_2460-we met after some sort of order had been restored in [the town]_{877-the town} , and the answer [he]_{614-that man} made rather surprised [me]_0-i . [He]_{614-that man} said quite moodily , ' And how much do [I]_0-i get for that , [senor]_1479-senor ? ' Then it dawned upon [me]_0-i that perhaps [this man]_{936-this man} 's vanity has been satiated by the adulation of [the common people]_{6201-the common people} and the confidence of [[his]_{936-this man} superiors]_{2465-his superiors} ! " [Decoud]_257-decoud paused to light a cigarette , then , with [his]_{936-this man} head still over [his]_{936-this man} writing , [he]_{936-this man} blew a cloud of smoke , which seemed to rebound from the paper . [He]_{936-this man} took up the pencil again . "_[1479-senor] That was yesterday evening on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , while [he]_{936-this man} sat on the steps of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} , [his]_{936-this man} hands between [his]_{936-this man} knees , holding the bridle of [his]_{936-this man} famous silver - grey mare . [He]_{936-this man} had led [his]_{936-this man} body of [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} splendidly all day long . [He]_{936-this man} looked fatigued . [I]_0-i do n't know how [I]_0-i looked . Very dirty , [I]_0-i suppose . But [I]_0-i suppose [I]_0-i also looked pleased . From the time [the fugitive President]_{2468-the fugitive president} had been got off to [the S. S. Minerva]_{2469-the s. s. minerva} , the tide of success had turned against [the mob]_{938-the mob} . [They]_{938-the mob} had been driven off [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , and out of [the better streets of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{2472-the better streets of the town} , into [[their]_{938-the mob} own maze of ruins and [tolderias]_{2475-tolderias}]_{2474-their own maze of ruins and tolderias} . [You]_2476-you must understand that this riot , whose primary object was undoubtedly the getting hold of the San Tome silver stored in [the lower rooms of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} besides the general looting of [the Ricos]_{375-the ricos}]_{2477-the lower rooms of the custom house besides the general looting of the ricos} , had acquired a political colouring from the fact of [two Deputies]_{2479-two deputies} to [the Provincial Assembly]_{7167-the provincial assembly} , [Senores Gamacho]_{416-senores gamacho} and [Fuentes]_385-fuentes , both from [Bolson]_417-bolson , putting [themselves]_{2479-two deputies} at the head of it - late in the afternoon , it is true , when [the mob]_{938-the mob} , disappointed in [their]_{938-the mob} hopes of loot , made a stand in [the narrow streets]_{2482-the narrow streets} to the cries of ' Viva la Libertad ! Down with Feudalism ! ' [I]_0-i wonder what [they]_{938-the mob} imagine feudalism to be ? ' Down with [the Goths]_{2483-the goths} and [Paralytics]_{2484-paralytics} . ' [I]_0-i suppose [the Senores Gamacho]_{416-senores gamacho} and [Fuentes]_385-fuentes knew what [they]_{938-the mob} were doing . [They]_{938-the mob} are [prudent gentlemen]_{2485-prudent gentlemen} . In [the Assembly]_{2486-the assembly} [they]_{938-the mob} called [themselves]_{938-the mob} [Moderates]_{2487-moderates} , and opposed every energetic measure with philanthropic pensiveness . At the first rumours of [Montero]_304-montero 's victory , [they]_{938-the mob} showed a subtle change of the pensive temper , and began to defy [poor Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} in [[his]_{389-don juste lopez} Presidential tribune]_{2488-his presidential tribune} with an effrontery to which [the poor man]_{1146-the poor man} could only respond by a dazed smoothing of [his]_{1146-the poor man} beard and the ringing of the presidential bell . Then , when the downfall of the Ribierist cause became confirmed beyond the shadow of a doubt , [they]_{938-the mob} have blossomed into [convinced Liberals]_{2490-convinced liberals} , acting together as if [they]_{938-the mob} were [Siamese twins]_{2491-siamese twins} , and ultimately taking charge , as it were , of the riot in the name of [Monterist]_{372-monterist} principles . " [Their]_{938-the mob} last move of eight o'clock last night was to organize [themselves]_{938-the mob} into [a [Monterist Committee]_{153-monterist committee} which sits , as far as [I]_257-decoud know]_{8140-a monterist committee which sits , as far as i know} , in a posada kept by [a retired Mexican bull - fighter]_{8141-a retired mexican bull - fighter} , [a great politician]_{8142-a great politician} , too , whose name [I]_257-decoud have forgotten . Thence [they]_{938-the mob} have issued a communication to [us]_8143-us , [the Goths]_{2483-the goths} and [Paralytics of [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} who have [[our]_8143-us own committee]_{8147-our own committee}]_{8145-paralytics of the amarilla club who have our own committee} , inviting [us]_8143-us to come to some provisional understanding for a truce , in order , [they]_{938-the mob} have the impudence to say , that the noble cause of Liberty ' should not be stained by the criminal excesses of Conservative selfishness ! ' As [I]_257-decoud came out to sit with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo on [the cathedral steps]_{8148-the cathedral steps} [the club]_{6748-the club} was busy considering a proper reply in [the principal room]_{8150-the principal room} , littered with exploded cartridges , with a lot of broken glass , blood smears , candlesticks , and all sorts of wreckage on the floor . But all this is nonsense . Nobody in [the town]_{877-the town} has any real power except [the railway engineers]_{8152-the railway engineers} , whose men occupy [the dismantled houses acquired by [the Company]_{837-the company} for [[their]_{837-the company} town station]_{8155-their town station} on [one side of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{8156-one side of the plaza}]_{8153-the dismantled houses acquired by the company for their town station on one side of the plaza} , and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , whose [Cargadores]_{8158-cargadores} were sleeping under the arcades along the front of [[Anzani]_381-anzani 's shops]_{8159-anzani 's shops} . A fire of broken furniture out of [the Intendencia saloons]_{8160-the intendencia saloons} , mostly gilt , was burning on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , in a high flame swaying right upon the statue of [Charles IV]_{314-charles iv} . The dead body of [a man]_{771-a man} was lying on the steps of the pedestal , [his]_{771-a man} arms thrown wide open , and [his]_{771-a man} sombrero covering [his]_{771-a man} face - the attention of [some friend]_{8163-some friend} , perhaps . The light of the flames touched the foliage of the first trees on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} , and played on the end of [a side street near by]_{8164-a side street near by} , blocked up by a jumble of [ox - carts]_{8165-ox - carts} and dead bullocks . Sitting on one of the carcasses , [a lepero]_{8166-a lepero} , muffled up , smoked a cigarette . It was a truce , [you]_8167-you understand . [The only other living being on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} besides [ourselves]_{8170-ourselves}]_{8168-the only other living being on the plaza besides ourselves} was [a Cargador]_{6716-a cargador} walking to and fro , with a long , bare knife in [his]_{771-a man} hand , like [a sentry before [the Arcades]_{8173-the arcades} , where [[his]_{771-a man} friends]_{8174-his friends} were sleeping]_{8172-a sentry before the arcades , where his friends were sleeping} . And the only other spot of light in [the dark town]_{8175-the dark town} were the lighted windows of [the club]_{6748-the club} , at [the corner of [the Calle]_{154-the calle}]_{8177-the corner of the calle} . "_[257-decoud] After having written so far , [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , [the exotic dandy of [the Parisian boulevard]_{2493-the parisian boulevard}]_{2492-the exotic dandy of the parisian boulevard} , got up and walked across the sanded floor of [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} at one end of [the Albergo of [United Italy]_{156-united italy}]_{155-the albergo of united italy} , kept by [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , [the old companion of Garibaldi]_{2495-the old companion of garibaldi} . The highly coloured lithograph of [the Faithful Hero]_{418-the faithful hero} seemed to look dimly , in the light of one candle , at [the man with no faith in anything except the truth of]_{2496-the man with no faith in anything except the truth of} [his]_{2496-the man with no faith in anything except the truth of} own sensations . Looking out of the window , [Decoud]_257-decoud was met by a darkness so impenetrable that [he]_257-decoud could see neither [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} nor [the town]_{877-the town} , nor yet [the buildings near [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{2499-the buildings near the harbour} ; and there was not a sound , as if the tremendous obscurity of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} , spreading from [the waters over the land]_{2501-the waters over the land} , had made it dumb as well as blind . Presently [Decoud]_257-decoud felt a light tremor of the floor and a distant clank of iron . A bright white light appeared , deep in the darkness , growing bigger with a thundering noise . The rolling stock usually kept on [the sidings in [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{2502-the sidings in rincon} was being run back to [the yards]_{2503-the yards} for safe keeping . Like a mysterious stirring of the darkness behind the headlight of the engine , [the train]_{2504-the train} passed in a gust of hollow uproar , by the end of [the house]_{969-the house} , which seemed to vibrate all over in response . And nothing was clearly visible but , on the end of [the last flat car]_{2506-the last flat car} , [a negro , in white trousers and naked to the waist , swinging a blazing torch basket incessantly with a circular movement of]_{2507-a negro , in white trousers and naked to the waist , swinging a blazing torch basket incessantly with a circular movement of} [his]_{2507-a negro , in white trousers and naked to the waist , swinging a blazing torch basket incessantly with a circular movement of} bare arm . [Decoud]_257-decoud did not stir . Behind [him]_257-decoud , on the back of the chair from which [he]_257-decoud had risen , hung [his]_257-decoud elegant Parisian overcoat , with a pearl - grey silk lining . But when [he]_257-decoud turned back to come to the table the candlelight fell upon a face that was grimy and scratched . [His]_257-decoud rosy lips were blackened with heat , the smoke of gun - powder . Dirt and rust tarnished the lustre of [his]_257-decoud short beard . [His]_257-decoud shirt collar and cuffs were crumpled ; the blue silken tie hung down [his]_257-decoud breast like a rag ; a greasy smudge crossed [his]_257-decoud white brow . [He]_257-decoud had not taken off [his]_257-decoud clothing nor used water , except to snatch a hasty drink greedily , for some forty hours . An awful restlessness had made [him]_257-decoud its own , had marked [him]_257-decoud with all the signs of desperate strife , and put a dry , sleepless stare into [his]_257-decoud eyes . [He]_257-decoud murmured to [himself]_257-decoud in a hoarse voice , " [I]_257-decoud wonder if there 's any bread here , "_[257-decoud] looked vaguely about [him]_257-decoud , then dropped into the chair and took the pencil up again . [He]_257-decoud became aware [he]_257-decoud had not eaten anything for many hours . It occurred to [him]_257-decoud that [no one]_{602-no one} could understand [him]_257-decoud so well as [[his]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} . In the most sceptical heart there lurks at such moments , when the chances of existence are involved , a desire to leave a correct impression of the feelings , like a light by which the action may be seen when personality is gone , gone where no light of investigation can ever reach the truth which every death takes out of [the world]_{525-the world} . Therefore , instead of looking for something to eat , or trying to snatch an hour or so of sleep , [Decoud]_257-decoud was filling the pages of a large pocket - book with a letter to [[his]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} . In the intimacy of that intercourse [he]_257-decoud could not keep out [his]_257-decoud weariness , [his]_257-decoud great fatigue , the close touch of [his]_257-decoud bodily sensations . [He]_257-decoud began again as if [he]_257-decoud were talking to [her]_{7475-his sister} . With almost an illusion of [her]_{7475-his sister} presence , [he]_257-decoud wrote the phrase , " [I]_257-decoud am very hungry . "_[257-decoud] " [I]_257-decoud have the feeling of a great solitude around [me]_257-decoud , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud continued . " Is it , perhaps , because [I]_257-decoud am [the only man with a definite idea in [his]_257-decoud head]_{8178-the only man with a definite idea in his head} , in the complete collapse of every resolve , intention , and hope about [me]_257-decoud ? But the solitude is also very real . [All the engineers]_{8179-all the engineers} are out , and have been for two days , looking after [the property of [the National Central Railway]_{157-the national central railway}]_{8180-the property of the national central railway} , of [that great Costaguana]_{8181-that great costaguana} undertaking which is to put money into the pockets of [Englishmen]_{8182-englishmen} , [Frenchmen]_{8183-frenchmen} , [Americans]_{8184-americans} , [Germans]_8185-germans , and [God]_259-god knows who else . The silence about [me]_257-decoud is ominous . There is above the middle part of [this house]_{2279-this house} a sort of first floor , with narrow openings like loopholes for windows , probably used in old times for the better defence against [the savages]_{8187-the savages} , when the persistent barbarism of [[our]_8188-our native continent]_{8189-our native continent} did not wear the black coats of politicians , but went about yelling , half - naked , with bows and arrows in its hands . [The woman of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{8190-the woman of the house} is dying up there , [I]_257-decoud believe , all alone with [[her]_{8190-the woman of the house} old husband]_{8192-her old husband} . There is a narrow staircase , the sort of staircase [one man]_{8193-one man} could easily defend against [a mob]_{7137-a mob} , leading up there , and [I]_257-decoud have just heard , through the thickness of the wall , [the old fellow]_{8195-the old fellow} going down into [[their]_8196-they kitchen]_{8197-their kitchen} for something or other . It was a sort of noise a mouse might make behind the plaster of a wall . [All the servants [they]_8196-they had ran away yesterday and have not returned yet , if ever [they]_8196-they do]_{8198-all the servants they had ran away yesterday and have not returned yet , if ever they do} . For the rest , there are only [two children]_{8199-two children} [here]_5665-here , [two girls]_{8201-two girls} . [The father]_{5875-the father} has sent [them]_{8199-two children} [downstairs]_{8035-downstairs} , and [they]_{8199-two children} have crept into [this cafe]_{8204-this cafe} , perhaps because [I]_257-decoud am here . [They]_{8199-two children} huddle together in a corner , in [each other]_{5796-each other} 's arms ; [I]_257-decoud just noticed [them]_{8199-two children} a few minutes ago , and [I]_257-decoud feel more lonely than ever . "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud turned half round in [his]_257-decoud chair , and asked , " Is there any bread here ? "_[257-decoud] [Linda]_284-linda 's dark head was shaken negatively in response , above the fair head of [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} nestling on [her]_284-linda breast . " [You]_284-linda could n't get [me]_257-decoud some bread ? "_[257-decoud] insisted [Decoud]_257-decoud . [The child]_{2513-the child} did not move ; [he]_257-decoud saw [her]_284-linda large eyes stare at [him]_257-decoud very dark from the corner . " [You]_284-linda 're not afraid of [me]_257-decoud ? "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud said . " No , "_[284-linda] said [Linda]_284-linda , " [we]_8206-we are not afraid of [you]_257-decoud . [You]_284-linda came here with [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} . "_[284-linda] " [You]_284-linda mean [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ? "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud . " [The English]_{281-the english} call [him]_{275-gian ' battista} so , but that is no name either for [man]_718-man or beast , "_{[7115-the girl]} said [the girl]_{7115-the girl} , passing [her]_{7115-the girl} hand gently over [[her]_{7115-the girl} sister]_{5874-her sister} 's hair . " But [he]_{275-gian ' battista} lets [people]_5626-people call [him]_{275-gian ' battista} so , "_[257-decoud] remarked [Decoud]_257-decoud . " Not in [this house]_{2279-this house} , "_{[2513-the child]} retorted [the child]_{2513-the child} . " Ah ! well , [I]_{2513-the child} shall call [him]_{275-gian ' battista} [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} then . "_{[2513-the child]} [Decoud]_257-decoud gave up the point , and after writing steadily for a while turned round again . " When do [you]_{2513-the child} expect [him]_{275-gian ' battista} back ? "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud asked . " After [he]_{275-gian ' battista} brought [you]_{2513-the child} [here]_5665-here [he]_{275-gian ' battista} rode off to fetch [the Senor Doctor from [the town]_{877-the town}]_{8212-the senor doctor from the town} for [mother]_7471-mother . [He]_{275-gian ' battista} will be back soon . "_[257-decoud] " [He]_{275-gian ' battista} stands a good chance of getting shot somewhere on [the road]_{923-the road} , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud murmured to [himself]_257-decoud audibly ; and [Linda]_284-linda declared in [her]_284-linda high - pitched voice - " [Nobody]_976-nobody would dare to fire a shot at [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} . "_[284-linda] " [You]_257-decoud believe that , "_[257-decoud] asked [Decoud]_257-decoud , " do [you]_257-decoud ? "_[284-linda] " [I]_{2513-the child} know it , "_{[2513-the child]} said [the child]_{2513-the child} , with conviction . " There is [no one in [this place]_{8218-this place} brave enough to attack [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista}]_{8217-no one in this place brave enough to attack gian ' battista} . "_{[2513-the child]} " It does n't require much bravery to pull a trigger behind a bush , "_[257-decoud] muttered [Decoud]_257-decoud to [himself]_257-decoud . " Fortunately , the night is dark , or there would be but little chance of saving the silver of the mine . "_[257-decoud] [He]_257-decoud turned again to [his]_257-decoud pocket - book , glanced back through the pages , and again started [his]_257-decoud pencil . " That was the position yesterday , after the Minerva with [the fugitive President]_{2468-the fugitive president} had gone out of [harbour]_8220-harbour , and [the rioters]_{8221-the rioters} had been driven back into [the side lanes of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{8222-the side lanes of the town} . [I]_257-decoud sat on [the steps of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{8224-the steps of the cathedral with nostromo} , after sending out the cable message for the information of a more or less attentive world . Strangely enough , though [the offices of [the Cable Company]_{2294-the cable company}]_{8226-the offices of the cable company} are in [the same building]_{8228-the same building} as [the Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir} , [the mob , which has thrown [my]_257-decoud presses out of the window and scattered the type all over [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{8229-the mob , which has thrown my presses out of the window and scattered the type all over the plaza} , has been kept from interfering with the instruments on the other side of [the courtyard]_{8231-the courtyard} . As [I]_257-decoud sat talking with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [Bernhardt]_{419-bernhardt} , [the telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} , came out from under [the Arcades]_{8173-the arcades} with a piece of paper in [his]_257-decoud hand . [The little man]_{8234-the little man} had tied [himself]_{8234-the little man} up to an enormous sword and was hung all over with revolvers . [He]_{8234-the little man} is ridiculous , but [the bravest German of [his]_{8234-the little man} size that ever tapped the key of [a Morse transmitter]_{8236-a morse transmitter}]_{8235-the bravest german of his size that ever tapped the key of a morse transmitter} . [He]_{8234-the little man} had received the message from [Cayta]_23-cayta reporting the transports with [[Barrios]_373-barrios 's army]_{8237-barrios 's army} just entering [the port]_{6691-the port} , and ending with the words , ' The greatest enthusiasm prevails . ' [I]_257-decoud walked off to drink some water at [the fountain]_{8239-the fountain} , and [I]_257-decoud was shot at from [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} by [somebody hiding behind a tree]_{8240-somebody hiding behind a tree} . But [I]_257-decoud drank , and did n't care ; with [Barrios]_373-barrios in [Cayta]_23-cayta and [the great Cordillera between [us]_8242-us and [[Montero]_304-montero 's victorious army]_{8243-montero 's victorious army}]_{8241-the great cordillera between us and montero 's victorious army} [I]_257-decoud seemed , notwithstanding [Messrs. Gamacho]_420-gamacho and [Fuentes]_385-fuentes , to hold [my]_257-decoud new State in the hollow of [my]_257-decoud hand . [I]_257-decoud was ready to sleep , but when [I]_257-decoud got as far as [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} [I]_257-decoud found [the patio]_{1078-the patio} full of wounded laid out on straw . Lights were burning , and in [that enclosed courtyard]_{8246-that enclosed courtyard} on that hot night a faint odour of chloroform and blood hung about . At one end [Doctor Monygham]_{421-doctor monygham} , [the doctor of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{8247-the doctor of the mine} , was dressing the wounds ; at the other , near [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} , [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , kneeling , listened to the confession of [a dying Cargador]_{8250-a dying cargador} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was walking about through these shambles with a large bottle in one hand and a lot of cotton wool in the other . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} just looked at [me]_257-decoud and never even winked . [[Her]_{248-mrs. gould} camerista]_{8251-her camerista} was following [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , also holding a bottle , and sobbing gently to [herself]_{8251-her camerista} . "_[257-decoud] [I]_0-i busied [myself]_0-i for some time in fetching water from the cistern for [the wounded]_{2518-the wounded} . Afterwards [I]_0-i wandered [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} , meeting some of [the first ladies of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , paler than [I]_0-i had ever seen [them]_{2520-the first ladies of sulaco , paler than i had ever seen them before , with bandages over their arms} before , with bandages over [their]_{2520-the first ladies of sulaco , paler than i had ever seen them before , with bandages over their arms} arms]_{2520-the first ladies of sulaco , paler than i had ever seen them before , with bandages over their arms} . [Not all of [them]_{2520-the first ladies of sulaco , paler than i had ever seen them before , with bandages over their arms}]_{2521-not all of them} had fled to [the ships]_{2522-the ships} . [A good many]_{2523-a good many} had taken refuge for the day in [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} . On [the landing]_{2524-the landing} [a girl]_{6210-a girl} , with [her]_{6210-a girl} hair half down , was kneeling against the wall under the niche where stands a Madonna in blue robes and a gilt crown on [her]_{6210-a girl} head . [I]_0-i think it was the eldest [Miss Lopez]_{422-miss lopez} ; [I]_0-i could n't see [her]_{6210-a girl} face , but [I]_0-i remember looking at the high French heel of [her]_{6210-a girl} little shoe . [She]_{6210-a girl} did not make a sound , [she]_{6210-a girl} did not stir , [she]_{6210-a girl} was not sobbing ; [she]_{6210-a girl} remained there , perfectly still , all black against the white wall , a silent figure of passionate piety . [I]_0-i am sure [she]_{6210-a girl} was no more frightened than [the other white - faced ladies [I]_0-i met]_{2526-the other white - faced ladies i met} carrying bandages . [One]_994-one was sitting on the top step tearing a piece of linen hastily into strips - [the young wife of [an elderly man of fortune here]_{2529-an elderly man of fortune here}]_{2528-the young wife of an elderly man of fortune here} . [She]_994-one interrupted [herself]_994-one to wave [her]_994-one hand to [my]_0-i bow , as though [she]_994-one were in [[her]_994-one carriage]_{6366-her carriage} on the [Alameda]_{64-the alameda} . [The women of [[our]_2532-our country]_{1797-our country}]_{2531-the women of our country} are worth looking at during a revolution . The rouge and pearl powder fall off , together with that passive attitude towards the outer world which education , tradition , custom impose upon [them]_{2531-the women of our country} from the earliest infancy . [I]_0-i thought of [your]_2534-your face , which from [your]_2534-your infancy had the stamp of intelligence instead of that patient and resigned cast which appears when some political commotion tears down the veil of cosmetics and usage . " In [the great sala]_{7745-the great sala} upstairs a sort of [Junta of [Notables]_{8254-notables}]_{8253-junta of notables} was sitting , the remnant of the vanished Provincial Assembly . [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} had had half [his]_{389-don juste lopez} beard singed off at the muzzle of a trabuco loaded with slugs , of which every one missed [him]_{389-don juste lopez} , providentially . And as [he]_{389-don juste lopez} turned [his]_{389-don juste lopez} head from side to side it was exactly as if there had been [two men]_{5759-two men} inside [his]_{389-don juste lopez} frock - coat , [one nobly whiskered and solemn]_{8256-one nobly whiskered and solemn} , the other untidy and scared . "_[2535-they] [They]_2535-they raised a cry of ' Decoud ! [Don Martin]_257-decoud ! ' at [my]_0-i entrance . [I]_0-i asked [them]_2535-they , ' What are [you]_2535-they deliberating upon , [gentlemen]_{2536-gentlemen} ? ' There did not seem to be [any president]_{2537-any president} , though [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} sat at the head of the table . [They]_2535-they all answered together , ' On the preservation of life and property . ' ' Till [the new officials]_{2538-the new officials} arrive , ' [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} explained to [me]_0-i , with the solemn side of [his]_{389-don juste lopez} face offered to [my]_0-i view . It was as if a stream of water had been poured upon [my]_0-i glowing idea of a new State . There was a hissing sound in [my]_0-i ears , and [the room]_{5737-the room} grew dim , as if suddenly filled with vapour . " [I]_0-i walked up to the table blindly , as though [I]_0-i had been drunk . ' [You]_2535-they are deliberating upon surrender , ' [I]_0-i said . [They]_2535-they all sat still , with [their]_2535-they noses over the sheet of paper each had before [him]_{389-don juste lopez} , [God]_259-god only knows why . [Only Don Jose]_{247-don jose} hid [his]_{389-don juste lopez} face in [his]_{389-don juste lopez} hands , muttering , ' Never , never ! ' But as [I]_0-i looked at [him]_{389-don juste lopez} , it seemed to [me]_0-i that [I]_0-i could have blown [him]_{389-don juste lopez} away with [my]_0-i breath , [he]_{389-don juste lopez} looked so frail , so weak , so worn out . Whatever happens , [he]_{389-don juste lopez} will not survive . The deception is too great for [a man of [his]_{389-don juste lopez} age]_{1087-a man of his age} ; and has n't [he]_{389-don juste lopez} seen the sheets of ' Fifty Years of Misrule , ' which [we]_8258-we have begun printing on the presses of the Porvenir , littering [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , floating in the gutters , fired out as wads for trabucos loaded with handfuls of type , blown in the wind , trampled in the mud ? [I]_0-i have seen pages floating upon [the very waters of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{8260-the very waters of the harbour} . It would be unreasonable to expect [him]_{389-don juste lopez} to survive . It would be cruel . "_[0-i] ' Do [you]_2540-your know , ' [I]_0-i cried , ' what surrender means to [you]_2540-your , to [[your]_2540-your women]_{2541-your women} , to [[your]_2540-your children]_{2542-your children} , to [[your]_2540-your property]_{2543-your property} ? ' " [I]_0-i declaimed for five minutes without drawing breath , it seems to [me]_0-i , harping on [our]_8258-we best chances , on the ferocity of [Montero]_304-montero , whom [I]_0-i made out to be as great a beast as [I]_0-i have no doubt [he]_304-montero would like to be if [he]_304-montero had intelligence enough to conceive a systematic reign of terror . And then for another five minutes or more [I]_0-i poured out an impassioned appeal to [their]_8262-their courage and manliness , with all the passion of [my]_0-i love for [Antonia]_380-antonia . For if ever [man]_718-man spoke well , it would be from a personal feeling , denouncing [an enemy]_{8264-an enemy} , defending [himself]_718-man , or pleading for what really may be dearer than life . [[My]_0-i dear girl]_{8265-my dear girl} , [I]_0-i absolutely thundered at [them]_8262-their . It seemed as if [my]_0-i voice would burst the walls asunder , and when [I]_0-i stopped [I]_0-i saw all [their]_8262-their scared eyes looking at [me]_0-i dubiously . And that was all the effect [I]_0-i had produced ! Only [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's head had sunk lower and lower on [his]_{247-don jose} breast . [I]_0-i bent [my]_0-i ear to [his]_{247-don jose} withered lips , and made out [his]_{247-don jose} whisper , something like , ' In [God]_259-god 's name , then , [Martin]_257-decoud , [[my]_0-i son]_{7103-my son} ! ' [I]_0-i do n't know exactly . There was the name of [God]_259-god in it , [I]_0-i am certain . It seems to [me]_0-i [I]_0-i have caught [his]_{247-don jose} last breath - the breath of [his]_{247-don jose} departing soul on [his]_{247-don jose} lips . "_[0-i] [He]_2544-him lives yet , it is true . [I]_0-i have seen [him]_2544-him since ; but it was only a senile body , lying on its back , covered to the chin , with open eyes , and so still that [you]_2545-you might have said it was breathing no longer . [I]_0-i left [him]_2544-him thus , with [Antonia]_380-antonia kneeling by the side of the bed , just before [I]_0-i came to [this Italian 's posada]_{2546-this italian 's posada} , where the ubiquitous death is also waiting . But [I]_0-i know that [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} has really died [there]_5977-there , in [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} , with that whisper urging [me]_0-i to attempt what no doubt [his]_2544-him soul , wrapped up in the sanctity of diplomatic treaties and solemn declarations , must have abhorred . [I]_0-i had exclaimed very loud , ' There is never any God in [a country where [men]_552-men will not help [themselves]_552-men]_{2549-a country where men will not help themselves} . ' " Meanwhile , [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} had begun a pondered oration whose solemn effect was spoiled by the ridiculous disaster to [his]_{389-don juste lopez} beard . [I]_0-i did not wait to make it out . [He]_{389-don juste lopez} seemed to argue that [Montero]_304-montero 's [he]_{389-don juste lopez} called [him]_{389-don juste lopez} The General intentions were probably not evil , though , [he]_{389-don juste lopez} went on , ' [that distinguished man]_{8267-that distinguished man} ' only a week ago [we]_8268-we used to call [him]_{8267-that distinguished man} [a gran ' bestia]_{1971-a gran ' bestia} ' was perhaps mistaken as to the true means . ' As [you]_8270-you may imagine , [I]_0-i did n't stay to hear the rest . [I]_0-i know the intentions of [[Montero]_304-montero 's brother]_{8271-montero 's brother} , [Pedrito]_423-pedrito , [the guerrillero , whom [I]_0-i exposed in [Paris]_120-paris , some years ago , in [a cafe frequented by [South American students]_{8274-south american students} , where [he]_{389-don juste lopez} tried to pass [himself]_{389-don juste lopez} off for [a Secretary of Legation]_{8275-a secretary of legation}]_{8273-a cafe frequented by south american students , where he tried to pass himself off for a secretary of legation}]_{8272-the guerrillero , whom i exposed in paris , some years ago , in a cafe frequented by south american students , where he tried to pass himself off for a secretary of legation} . [He]_{389-don juste lopez} used to come in and talk for hours , twisting [his]_{389-don juste lopez} felt hat in [his]_{389-don juste lopez} hairy paws , and [his]_{389-don juste lopez} ambition seemed to become a sort of [Duc de Morny]_{424-the duc de morny} to a sort of [Napoleon]_425-napoleon . Already , then , [he]_{389-don juste lopez} used to talk of [[his]_{389-don juste lopez} brother]_{6096-his brother} in inflated terms . [He]_{389-don juste lopez} seemed fairly safe from being found out , because [the students]_{8277-the students} , [all of [the Blanco families]_{8279-the blanco families}]_{8278-all of the blanco families} , did not , as [you]_8280-you may imagine , frequent [the Legation]_{8281-the legation} . It was only [Decoud]_257-decoud , [a man without faith and principles]_{8282-a man without faith and principles} , as [they]_{8277-the students} used to say , that went in [there]_5977-there sometimes for the sake of the fun , as it were to [an assembly of [trained monkeys]_{8285-trained monkeys}]_{8284-an assembly of trained monkeys} . [I]_0-i know [his]_{389-don juste lopez} intentions . [I]_0-i have seen [him]_{389-don juste lopez} change the plates at table . [Whoever is allowed to live on in terror]_{8286-whoever is allowed to live on in terror} , [I]_0-i must die the death . "_[0-i] No , [I]_0-i did n't stay to the end to hear [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} trying to persuade [himself]_{389-don juste lopez} in a grave oration of the clemency and justice , and honesty , and purity of [the brothers Montero]_304-montero . [I]_0-i went out abruptly to seek [Antonia]_380-antonia . [I]_0-i saw [her]_2551-her in [the gallery]_{1080-the gallery} . As [I]_0-i opened the door , [she]_2551-her extended to [me]_0-i [her]_2551-her clasped hands . " ' What are [they]_2553-they doing in there ? ' [she]_2551-her asked . "_[2551-her] ' Talking , ' [I]_0-i said , with [my]_0-i eyes looking into [hers]_2551-her . " ' Yes , yes , but - ' "_[0-i] ' Empty speeches , ' [I]_0-i interrupted [her]_2551-her . ' Hiding [their]_2553-they fears behind imbecile hopes . [They]_2553-they are all great Parliamentarians there - on the English model , as [you]_0-i know . ' [I]_0-i was so furious that [I]_0-i could hardly speak . [She]_2551-her made a gesture of despair . " Through the door [I]_2551-her held a little ajar behind [me]_2551-her , [we]_2555-we heard [Dun Juste]_{426-dun juste} 's measured mouthing monotone go on from phrase to phrase , like a sort of awful and solemn madness . "_[2551-her] ' After all , the Democratic aspirations have , perhaps , [their]_2553-they legitimacy . The ways of human progress are inscrutable , and if the fate of [the country]_{567-the country} is in the hand of [Montero]_304-montero , [we]_2555-we ought - ' " [I]_2551-her crashed the door to on that ; it was enough ; it was too much . There was never a beautiful face expressing more horror and despair than the face of [Antonia]_380-antonia . [I]_2551-her could n't bear it ; [I]_2551-her seized [her]_2551-her wrists . "_[2551-her] ' Have [they]_2553-they killed [[my]_0-i father]_{1376-my father} in [there]_5977-there ? ' [she]_2551-her asked . " [Her]_2551-her eyes blazed with indignation , but as [I]_2551-her looked on , fascinated , the light in them went out . "_[2551-her] ' It is a surrender , ' [I]_0-i said . And [I]_0-i remember [I]_0-i was shaking [her]_2551-her wrists [I]_0-i held apart in [my]_0-i hands . ' But it 's more than talk . [[Your]_0-i father]_{1452-your father} told [me]_0-i to go on in [God]_259-god 's name . ' " [[My]_2559-her dear girl]_{8265-my dear girl} , there is that in [Antonia]_380-antonia which would make [me]_2559-her believe in the feasibility of anything . One look at [her]_2551-her face is enough to set [my]_2559-her brain on fire . And yet [I]_2559-her love [her]_2551-her as [any other man]_{6211-any other man} would - with the heart , and with that alone . [She]_2551-her is more to [me]_2559-her than [his]_{1452-your father} Church to [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} [the Grand Vicar]_{7941-the grand vicar} disappeared last night from [the town]_{877-the town} ; perhaps gone to join [the band of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{2341-the band of hernandez} . [She]_2551-her is more to [me]_2559-her than [his]_{1452-your father} precious mine to [that sentimental Englishman]_{8292-that sentimental englishman} . [I]_2559-her wo n't speak of [[his]_{1452-your father} wife]_{725-his wife} . [She]_2551-her may have been sentimental once . [The San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} stands now between [those two people]_{8295-those two people} . ' [[Your]_2559-her father]_{1452-your father} [himself]_{1452-your father} , [Antonia]_380-antonia , ' [I]_2559-her repeated ; ' [[your]_380-antonia father]_{1452-your father} , do [you]_2559-her understand ? has told [me]_2559-her to go on . ' "_[2559-her] [She]_2559-her averted [her]_2559-her face , and in a pained voice - " ' [He]_{1452-your father} has ? ' [she]_2559-her cried . ' Then , indeed , [I]_2559-her fear [he]_{1452-your father} will never speak again . ' "_[2559-her] [She]_2559-her freed [her]_2559-her wrists from [my]_0-i clutch and began to cry in [her]_2559-her handkerchief . [I]_0-i disregarded [her]_2559-her sorrow ; [I]_0-i would rather see [her]_2559-her miserable than not see [her]_2559-her at all , never any more ; for whether [I]_0-i escaped or stayed to die , there was for [us]_2560-us no coming together , no future . And that being so , [I]_0-i had no pity to waste upon the passing moments of [her]_2559-her sorrow . [I]_0-i sent [her]_2559-her off in tears to fetch [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} and [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , too . [Their]_2561-their sentiment was necessary to the very life of [my]_0-i plan ; the sentimentalism of [the people that will never do anything for the sake of [their]_2561-their passionate desire]_{2562-the people that will never do anything for the sake of their passionate desire} , unless it comes to [them]_2561-their clothed in the fair robes of an idea . " Late at night [we]_2560-us formed a small junta of four - [the two women]_{7733-the two women} , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , and [myself]_408-sulaco - in [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's blue - and - white boudoir . "_[408-sulaco] [El Rey de Sulaco]_408-sulaco thinks [himself]_408-sulaco , no doubt , [a very honest man]_{2563-a very honest man} . And so [he]_408-sulaco is , if [one]_994-one could look behind [his]_408-sulaco taciturnity . Perhaps [he]_408-sulaco thinks that this alone makes [his]_408-sulaco honesty unstained . [Those Englishmen]_{2565-those englishmen} live on illusions which somehow or other help [them]_{2565-those englishmen} to get a firm hold of the substance . When [he]_408-sulaco speaks it is by a rare ' yes ' or ' no ' that seems as impersonal as the words of [an oracle]_{2566-an oracle} . But [he]_408-sulaco could not impose on [me]_0-i by [his]_408-sulaco dumb reserve . [I]_0-i knew what [he]_408-sulaco had in [his]_408-sulaco head ; [he]_408-sulaco has [his]_408-sulaco mine in [his]_408-sulaco head ; and [[his]_408-sulaco wife]_{725-his wife} had nothing in [her]_{725-his wife} head but [his]_408-sulaco precious person , which [he]_408-sulaco has bound up with the Gould Concession and tied up to [that little woman]_{2568-that little woman} 's neck . No matter . The thing was to make [him]_408-sulaco present the affair to [Holroyd]_305-holroyd [the Steel and Silver King]_{2569-the steel and silver king} in such a manner as to secure [his]_408-sulaco financial support . At that time last night , just twenty - four hours ago , [we]_2570-we thought the silver of the mine safe in [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} vaults till [the north - bound steamer]_{2572-the north - bound steamer} came to take it away . And as long as the treasure flowed north , without a break , [that utter sentimentalist]_{2573-that utter sentimentalist} , [Holroyd]_305-holroyd , would not drop [his]_305-holroyd idea of introducing , not only justice , industry , peace , to [the benighted continents]_{2574-the benighted continents} , but also that pet dream of [his]_305-holroyd of a purer form of Christianity . Later on , [the principal European really in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2575-the principal european really in sulaco} , [the engineer - in - chief of the railway]_{7887-the engineer - in - chief of the railway} , came riding up [the Calle]_{154-the calle} , from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , and was admitted to [our]_2570-we conclave . Meantime , [the Junta of [the Notables in [the great sala]_{7745-the great sala}]_{2579-the notables in the great sala}]_{2578-the junta of the notables in the great sala} was still deliberating ; only , [one of [them]_{2579-the notables in the great sala}]_{2581-one of them} had run out in [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} to ask [the servant]_{2583-the servant} whether something to eat could n't be sent in . The first words [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} said as [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} came into the boudoir were , ' What is [[your]_2585-your house]_{2586-your house} , [dear Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ? [A war hospital below]_{2587-a war hospital below} , and apparently [a restaurant above]_{2588-a restaurant above} . [I]_0-i saw [them]_2589-them carrying trays full of good things into [the sala]_{1088-the sala} . ' " ' And [here]_5665-here , in [this boudoir]_{8300-this boudoir} , ' [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} said , ' [you]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} behold the inner cabinet of [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic} that is to be . ' "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} was so preoccupied that [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} did n't smile at that , [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} did n't even look surprised . " [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} told [us]_8302-us that [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} was attending to the general dispositions for the defence of [the railway property]_{8303-the railway property} at [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} when [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} was sent for to go into [the railway telegraph office]_{8305-the railway telegraph office} . [The engineer of [the railhead]_{8307-the railhead}]_{8306-the engineer of the railhead} , at [the foot of [the mountains]_{748-the mountains}]_{8308-the foot of the mountains} , wanted to talk to [him]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} from [his]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} end of the wire . There was [nobody]_976-nobody in [the office]_{6472-the office} but [himself]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} and [the operator of the railway telegraph , who read off the clicks aloud as the tape coiled its length upon the floor]_{8312-the operator of the railway telegraph , who read off the clicks aloud as the tape coiled its length upon the floor} . And the purport of that talk , clicked nervously from [a wooden shed in [the depths of the forests]_{8314-the depths of the forests}]_{8313-a wooden shed in the depths of the forests} , had informed [the chief]_{6141-the chief} that [President Ribiera]_427-ribiera had been , or was being , pursued . This was news , indeed , to all of [us]_8316-us in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Ribiera]_427-ribiera [himself]_427-ribiera , when rescued , revived , and soothed by [us]_8316-us , had been inclined to think that [he]_427-ribiera had not been pursued . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [Ribiera]_427-ribiera had yielded to the urgent solicitations of [[his]_427-ribiera friends]_{8174-his friends} , and had left [the headquarters of [[his]_427-ribiera discomfited army]_{2593-his discomfited army}]_{2592-the headquarters of his discomfited army} alone , under the guidance of [Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} , [the muleteer , who had been willing to take the responsibility with the risk]_{2594-the muleteer , who had been willing to take the responsibility with the risk} . [He]_427-ribiera had departed at daybreak of the third day . [[His]_427-ribiera remaining forces]_{2595-his remaining forces} had melted away during the night . [Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} and [he]_427-ribiera rode hard on horses towards [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera} ; then [they]_2596-they obtained mules , entered the passes , and crossed [the Paramo of [Ivie]_161-ivie]_{2597-the paramo of ivie} just before a freezing blast swept over [that stony plateau]_{2598-that stony plateau} , burying in a drift of snow the little shelter - hut of stones in which [they]_2596-they had spent the night . Afterwards [poor Ribiera]_427-ribiera had many adventures , got separated from [[his]_427-ribiera guide]_{2599-his guide} , lost [his]_427-ribiera mount , struggled down to [the Campo]_{101-the campo} on foot , and if [he]_427-ribiera had not thrown [himself]_427-ribiera on the mercy of [a ranchero]_{2600-a ranchero} would have perished a long way from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [That man , who , as a matter of fact]_{2601-that man , who , as a matter of fact} , recognized [him]_427-ribiera at once , let [him]_427-ribiera have a fresh mule , which [the fugitive]_{2602-the fugitive} , heavy and unskilful , had ridden to death . And it was true [he]_427-ribiera had been pursued by [a party commanded by no less [a person than [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero}]_{2604-a person than pedro montero} , [the brother of [the general]_{5924-the general}]_{2605-the brother of the general}]_{2603-a party commanded by no less a person than pedro montero , the brother of the general} . The cold wind of [the Paramo]_{162-the paramo} luckily caught [the pursuers]_{2607-the pursuers} on [the top of [the pass]_{6153-the pass}]_{6152-the top of the pass} . [Some few men]_{2610-some few men} , and [all the animals]_{2611-all the animals} , perished in the icy blast . [The stragglers]_{2612-the stragglers} died , but [the main body]_{2613-the main body} kept on . [They]_{2607-the pursuers} found [poor Bonifacio]_{339-bonifacio} lying half - dead at [the foot of [a snow slope]_{2615-a snow slope}]_{2614-the foot of a snow slope} , and bayoneted [him]_{339-bonifacio} promptly in the true Civil War style . [They]_{2607-the pursuers} would have had [Ribiera]_427-ribiera , too , if [they]_{2607-the pursuers} had not , for some reason or other , turned off [the track of [the old Camino Real]_{2617-the old camino real}]_{2616-the track of the old camino real} , only to lose [their]_{2607-the pursuers} way in [the forests at the foot of the lower slopes]_{2618-the forests at the foot of the lower slopes} . And there [they]_{2607-the pursuers} were at last , having stumbled in unexpectedly upon [the construction camp]_{7150-the construction camp} . [The engineer at the railhead]_{2620-the engineer at the railhead} told [[his]_{2620-the engineer at the railhead} chief]_{2621-his chief} by wire that [he]_{2620-the engineer at the railhead} had [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} absolutely there , in [the very office]_{2622-the very office} , listening to the clicks . [He]_{428-pedro montero} was going to take possession of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco in the name of [the Democracy]_{2623-the democracy} . [He]_{428-pedro montero} was very overbearing . [[His]_{428-pedro montero} men]_{2624-his men} slaughtered some of [the Railway Company]_{5868-the railway company} 's cattle without asking leave , and went to work broiling the meat on the embers . [Pedrito]_423-pedrito made many pointed inquiries as to [the silver mine]_{2626-the silver mine} , and what had become of the product of the last six months ' working . [He]_{428-pedro montero} had said peremptorily , ' Ask [[your]_2627-your chief]_{2628-your chief} up there by wire , [he]_{2628-your chief} ought to know ; tell [him]_{2628-your chief} that [Don Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , [Chief of the Campo]_{2629-chief of the campo} and [Minister of [the Interior of [the new]_{2632-the new} [Government]_{57-the government}]_{2631-the interior of the new government}]_{2630-minister of the interior of the new government} , desires to be correctly informed . ' " [He]_{428-pedro montero} had [his]_{428-pedro montero} feet wrapped up in blood - stained rags , a lean , haggard face , ragged beard and hair , and had walked in limping , with a crooked branch of a tree for a staff . [[His]_{428-pedro montero} followers]_{5788-his followers} were perhaps in a worse plight , but apparently [they]_{5788-his followers} had not thrown away [their]_{5788-his followers} arms , and , at any rate , not all [their]_{5788-his followers} ammunition . [Their]_{5788-his followers} lean faces filled the door and the windows of [the telegraph hut]_{8318-the telegraph hut} . As it was at the same time [the bedroom of [the engineer - in - charge]_{8320-the engineer - in - charge} [there]_5977-there]_{8319-the bedroom of the engineer - in - charge there} , [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} had thrown [himself]_{428-pedro montero} on [his]_{428-pedro montero} clean blankets and lay there shivering and dictating requisitions to be transmitted by wire to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [He]_{428-pedro montero} demanded [a train of cars]_{8322-a train of cars} to be sent down at once to transport [[his]_{428-pedro montero} men]_{2624-his men} up . "_{[2628-your chief]} ' To this [I]_0-i answered from [my]_0-i end , ' [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} related to [us]_2634-us , ' that [I]_0-i dared not risk the rolling - stock in the interior , as there had been attempts to wreck [trains]_2635-trains all along [the line]_{2636-the line} several times . [I]_0-i did that for [your]_2637-your sake , [Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , ' said [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} . ' The answer to this was , in the words of [[my]_0-i subordinate]_{2639-my subordinate} , " [The filthy brute on [my]_{2639-my subordinate} bed]_{8324-the filthy brute on my bed} said , ' Suppose [I]_{2639-my subordinate} were to have [you]_2637-your shot ? ' "_{[2639-my subordinate]} To which [[my]_0-i subordinate]_{2639-my subordinate} , who , it appears , was [himself]_{2639-my subordinate} operating , remarked that it would not bring [the cars]_{2641-the cars} up . Upon that , [the other]_{937-the other} , yawning , said , " Never mind , there is no lack of horses on [the Campo]_{101-the campo} . "_{[937-the other]} And , turning over , went to sleep on [Harris]_{325-uncle harry} 's bed . ' " This is why , [[my]_{937-the other} dear girl]_{8265-my dear girl} , [I]_{937-the other} am [a fugitive]_{8326-a fugitive} to - night . The last wire from railhead says that [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} and [[his]_{428-pedro montero} men]_{2624-his men} left at daybreak , after feeding on asado beef all night . [They]_{2624-his men} took all the horses ; [they]_{2624-his men} will find more on [the road]_{923-the road} ; [they]_{2624-his men} 'll be here in less than thirty hours , and thus [Sulaco]_5-sulaco is no place either for [me]_{937-the other} or [the great store of silver belonging to [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession}]_{8329-the great store of silver belonging to the gould concession} . "_{[937-the other]} But that is not the worst . [The garrison of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2643-the garrison of esmeralda} has gone over to [the victorious party]_{2644-the victorious party} . [We]_2645-we have heard this by means of [the telegraphist of [the Cable Company]_{164-the cable company}]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} , who came to [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} in the early morning with the news . In fact , it was so early that the day had not yet quite broken over [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [[His]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} colleague in [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2647-his colleague in esmeralda} had called [him]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} up to say that [the garrison]_{2648-the garrison} , after shooting [some of [[their]_{2648-the garrison} officers]_{2650-their officers}]_{2649-some of their officers} , had taken possession of [a Government steamer]_{2651-a government steamer} laid up in [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . It is really a heavy blow for [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i thought [I]_0-i could depend on [every man in [this province]_{8045-this province}]_{2653-every man in this province} . It was a mistake . It was a Monterist Revolution in [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda , just such as was attempted in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , only that that one came off . [The telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} was signalling to [Bernhardt]_{419-bernhardt} all the time , and [his]_{2382-the telegraphist} last transmitted words were , ' [They]_2656-they are bursting in the door , and taking possession of [the cable office]_{2657-the cable office} . [You]_{419-bernhardt} are cut off . Can do no more . ' " But , as a matter of fact , [he]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} managed somehow to escape the vigilance of [[his]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} captors]_{8331-his captors} , who had tried to stop the communication with [the outer world]_{8332-the outer world} . [He]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} did manage it . How it was done [I]_{2382-the telegraphist} do n't know , but a few hours afterwards [he]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} called up [Sulaco]_5-sulaco again , and what [he]_{2293-the telegraphist of the cable company} said was , ' [The insurgent army]_{8333-the insurgent army} has taken possession of [the Government transport in [the bay]_{806-the bay}]_{8334-the government transport in the bay} and are filling [her]_{8334-the government transport in the bay} with [troops]_7155-troops , with the intention of going round [the coast]_{788-the coast} to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Therefore look out for [yourselves]_{8338-yourselves} . [They]_2659-they will be ready to start in a few hours , and may be upon [you]_{8338-yourselves} before daybreak . ' "_{[2382-the telegraphist]} This is all [he]_2658-his could say . [They]_2659-they drove [him]_2658-his away from [[his]_2658-his instrument]_{2660-his instrument} this time for good , because [Bernhardt]_{419-bernhardt} has been calling up [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda ever since without getting an answer . " After setting these words down in the pocket - book which [he]_2658-his was filling up for the benefit of [[his]_2658-his sister]_{7475-his sister} , [Decoud]_257-decoud lifted [his]_2658-his head to listen . But there were no sounds , neither in [the room]_{5737-the room} nor in [the house]_{969-the house} , except the drip of the water from the filter into the vast earthenware jar under the wooden stand . And outside [the house]_{969-the house} there was a great silence . [Decoud]_257-decoud lowered [his]_2658-his head again over the pocket - book . "_{[419-bernhardt]} [I]_0-i am not running away , [you]_2661-you understand , " [he]_2658-his wrote on . "_[2661-you] [I]_0-i am simply going away with that great treasure of silver which must be saved at all costs . [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} from [the Campo]_{101-the campo} and [the revolted garrison of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda from [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{2662-the revolted garrison of esmeralda from the sea} are converging upon it . That it is there lying ready for [them]_2664-them is only an accident . The real objective is [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} itself , as [you]_2661-you may well imagine ; otherwise [the Occidental Province]_{600-the occidental province} would have been , no doubt , left alone for many weeks , to be gathered at leisure into the arms of [the victorious party]_{2644-the victorious party} . [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} will have enough to do to save [[his]_{298-don carlos} mine]_{592-his mine} , with its organization and [its people]_{2669-its people} ; this ' Imperium in [Imperio]_165-imperio , ' this wealth - producing thing , to which [his]_{298-don carlos} sentimentalism attaches a strange idea of justice . [He]_{298-don carlos} holds to it as [some men]_{2670-some men} hold to the idea of love or revenge . Unless [I]_0-i am much mistaken in [the man]_{543-the man} , it must remain inviolate or perish by an act of [his]_{543-the man} will alone . A passion has crept into [his]_{298-don carlos} cold and idealistic life . A passion which [I]_0-i can only comprehend intellectually . A passion that is not like the passions [we]_2672-we know , [we]_2672-we [men of another blood]_{2673-men of another blood} . But it is as dangerous as any of [ours]_2672-we . " [[His]_{298-don carlos} wife]_{725-his wife} has understood it , too . That is why [she]_{725-his wife} is such [a good ally of [mine]_0-i]_{8344-a good ally of mine} . [She]_{725-his wife} seizes upon all [my]_{269-the capataz} suggestions with a sure instinct that in the end [they]_8345-they make for the safety of the Gould Concession . And [he]_{298-don carlos} defers to [her]_{725-his wife} because [he]_{298-don carlos} trusts [her]_{725-his wife} perhaps , but [I]_{269-the capataz} fancy rather as if [he]_{298-don carlos} wished to make up for some subtle wrong , for that sentimental unfaithfulness which surrenders [her]_{725-his wife} happiness , [her]_{725-his wife} life , to the seduction of an idea . [The little woman]_{8346-the little woman} has discovered that [he]_{298-don carlos} lives for [the mine]_{6274-the mine} rather than for [her]_{725-his wife} . But let [them]_8345-they be . To each [his]_{298-don carlos} fate , shaped by passion or sentiment . The principal thing is that [she]_{725-his wife} has backed up [my]_{269-the capataz} advice to get the silver out of [the town]_{877-the town} , out of [the country]_{567-the country} , at once , at any cost , at any risk . [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ' mission is to preserve unstained the fair fame of [[his]_{298-don carlos} mine]_{592-his mine} ; [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's mission is to save [him]_{298-don carlos} from the effects of that cold and overmastering passion , which [she]_{725-his wife} dreads more than if it were an infatuation for [another woman]_{8351-another woman} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's mission is to save the silver . The plan is to load [it]_8352-it into [the largest of [the Company]_{166-the company} 's lighters]_{8353-the largest of the company 's lighters} , and send [it]_8352-it across [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} to [a small port out of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana territory just on the other side [the Azuera]_13-azuera]_{8355-a small port out of costaguana territory just on the other side the azuera} , where [the first northbound steamer]_{8356-the first northbound steamer} will get orders to pick [it]_8352-it up . The waters here are calm . [We]_8357-we shall slip away into the darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} before [the Esmeralda rebels]_{8359-the esmeralda rebels} arrive ; and by the time the day breaks over [the ocean]_{683-the ocean} [we]_8357-we shall be out of sight , invisible , hidden by [Azuera]_13-azuera , which itself looks from [the Sulaco]_5-sulaco shore like a faint blue cloud on the horizon . "_{[269-the capataz]} The incorruptible [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} is [the man for that work]_{2674-the man for that work} ; and [I]_0-i , [the man with a passion , but without a mission]_{2675-the man with a passion , but without a mission} , [I]_0-i go with [him]_{269-the capataz} to return - to play [my]_0-i part in the farce to the end , and , if successful , to receive [my]_0-i reward , which [no one]_{602-no one} but [Antonia]_380-antonia can give [me]_0-i . " [I]_0-i shall not see [her]_8361-her again now before [I]_0-i depart . [I]_0-i left [her]_8361-her , as [I]_0-i have said , by [[Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's bedside]_{8362-don jose 's bedside} . [The street]_{1069-the street} was dark , [the houses]_{7806-the houses} shut up , and [I]_0-i walked out of [the town]_{877-the town} in the night . Not [a single street]_{8366-a single street} - lamp had been lit for two days , and the archway of the gate was only a mass of darkness in the vague form of [a tower]_{8367-a tower} , in which [I]_0-i heard low , dismal groans , that seemed to answer the murmurs of [a man]_{771-a man} 's voice . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i recognized something impassive and careless in its tone , characteristic of [that Genoese sailor who , like [me]_0-i , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which [his]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} scepticism as well as [mine]_0-i seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} . The only thing [he]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} seems to care for , as far as [I]_0-i have been able to discover , is to be well spoken of . An ambition fit for [noble souls]_{2678-noble souls} , but also a profitable one for [an exceptionally intelligent scoundrel]_{2679-an exceptionally intelligent scoundrel} . Yes . [His]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} very words , ' To be well spoken of . Si , [senor]_1479-senor . ' [He]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} does not seem to make any difference between speaking and thinking . Is it sheer naiveness or the practical point of view , [I]_0-i wonder ? Exceptional individualities always interest [me]_0-i , because they are true to the general formula expressing the moral state of humanity . " [He]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} joined [me]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} on [the harbour road]_{8369-the harbour road} after [I]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} had passed [them]_8370-them under the dark archway without stopping . It was [a woman in trouble [he]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} had been talking to]_{8371-a woman in trouble he had been talking to} . Through discretion [I]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} kept silent while [he]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} walked by [my]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} side . After a time [he]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} began to talk [himself]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} . It was not what [I]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} expected . It was only [an old woman]_{8372-an old woman} , [an old lace - maker]_{8373-an old lace - maker} , in search of [[her]_{8372-an old woman} son]_{8374-her son} , [one of [the street - sweepers employed by [the municipality]_{8377-the municipality}]_{8376-the street - sweepers employed by the municipality}]_{8375-one of the street - sweepers employed by the municipality} . [Friends]_6554-friends had come the day before at daybreak to the door of [[their]_6554-friends hovel]_{8379-their hovel} calling [him]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} out . [He]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} had gone with [them]_6554-friends , and [she]_{8372-an old woman} had not seen [him]_{2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt} since ; so [she]_{8372-an old woman} had left the food [she]_{8372-an old woman} had been preparing half - cooked on the extinct embers and had crawled out as far as [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , where [she]_{8372-an old woman} had heard that [some town mozos had been killed on the morning of the riot]_{8381-some town mozos had been killed on the morning of the riot} . [One of [the Cargadores guarding [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house}]_{8383-the cargadores guarding the custom house}]_{8382-one of the cargadores guarding the custom house} had brought out a lantern , and had helped [her]_{8372-an old woman} to look at the few dead left lying about there . Now [she]_{8372-an old woman} was creeping back , having failed in [her]_{8372-an old woman} search . So [she]_{8372-an old woman} sat down on the stone seat under the arch , moaning , because [she]_{8372-an old woman} was very tired . [The Capataz]_{269-the capataz} had questioned [her]_{8372-an old woman} , and after hearing [her]_{8372-an old woman} broken and groaning tale had advised [her]_{8372-an old woman} to go and look amongst the wounded in [the patio of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{8385-the patio of the casa gould} . [He]_{269-the capataz} had also given [her]_{8372-an old woman} a quarter dollar , [he]_{269-the capataz} mentioned carelessly . "_{[2677-that genoese sailor who , like me , has come casually here to be drawn into the events for which his scepticism as well as mine seems to entertain a sort of passive contempt]} " ' Why did [you]_{269-the capataz} do that ? ' [I]_1479-senor asked . ' Do [you]_{269-the capataz} know [her]_2682-her ? ' "_[1479-senor] ' No , [senor]_1479-senor . [I]_0-i do n't suppose [I]_0-i have ever seen [her]_2682-her before . How should [I]_0-i ? [She]_2682-her has not probably been out in [the streets]_{1003-the streets} for years . [She]_2682-her is [one of [those old women that [you]_2686-you find in [this country]_{990-this country} at the back of [huts]_833-huts]_{2685-those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts} , crouching over fireplaces , with a stick on the ground by [their]_{2685-those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts} side , and almost too feeble to drive away the stray dogs from [their]_{2685-those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts} cooking - pots]_{2684-one of those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts , crouching over fireplaces , with a stick on the ground by their side , and almost too feeble to drive away the stray dogs from their cooking - pots} . [Caramba]_356-caramba ! [I]_0-i could tell by [her]_2682-her voice that death had forgotten [her]_2682-her . But , old or young , [they]_{2685-those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts} like money , and will speak well of [the man who gives it to [them]_{2685-those old women that you find in this country at the back of huts}]_{2689-the man who gives it to them} . ' [He]_0-i laughed a little . ' [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , [you]_{412-senor hirsch} should have felt the clutch of [her]_2682-her paw as [I]_0-i put the piece in [her]_2682-her palm . ' [He]_0-i paused . ' [My]_0-i last , too , ' [he]_0-i added . " [I]_0-i made no comment . [He]_0-i 's known for [his]_0-i liberality and [his]_0-i bad luck at the game of monte , which keeps [him]_0-i as poor as when [he]_0-i first came [here]_5665-here . "_[0-i] ' [I]_0-i suppose , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , ' [he]_0-i began , in a thoughtful , speculative tone , ' that [the Senor Administrador of San Tome]_{2690-the senor administrador of san tome} will reward [me]_0-i some day if [I]_0-i save [his]_{2690-the senor administrador of san tome} silver ? ' " [I]_0-i said that it could not be otherwise , surely . [He]_0-i walked on , muttering to [himself]_0-i . ' Si , [si]_8388-si , without doubt , without doubt ; and , look [you]_257-decoud , [Senor Martin]_404-decoud , what it is to be well spoken of ! There is [not another man that could have been even thought of for such a thing]_{8389-not another man that could have been even thought of for such a thing} . [I]_0-i shall get something great for it some day . And let it come soon , ' [he]_0-i mumbled . ' Time passes in [this country]_{990-this country} as quick as anywhere else . ' "_[0-i] This , [soeur cherie]_{2691-soeur cherie} , is [[my]_0-i companion]_{2692-my companion} in the great escape for the sake of the great cause . [He]_{2692-my companion} is more naive than shrewd , more masterful than crafty , more generous with [his]_{2692-my companion} personality than [the people who make use of [him]_{2692-my companion}]_{2693-the people who make use of him} are with [their]_{2693-the people who make use of him} money . At least , that is what [he]_{2692-my companion} thinks [himself]_{2692-my companion} with more pride than sentiment . [I]_0-i am glad [I]_0-i have made [friends]_6554-friends with [him]_{2692-my companion} . As [a companion]_{2695-a companion} [he]_{2692-my companion} acquires more importance than [he]_{2692-my companion} ever had as a sort of minor genius in [his]_{2692-my companion} way - as [an original Italian sailor whom [I]_0-i allowed to come in in the small hours and talk familiarly to [the editor of the Porvenir while the paper was going through the press]_{2697-the editor of the porvenir while the paper was going through the press}]_{2696-an original italian sailor whom i allowed to come in in the small hours and talk familiarly to the editor of the porvenir while the paper was going through the press} . And it is curious to have met [a man for whom the value of life seems to consist in personal prestige]_{2698-a man for whom the value of life seems to consist in personal prestige} . " [I]_404-decoud am waiting for [him]_{2692-my companion} here now . On arriving at [the posada kept by Viola]_{8391-the posada kept by viola} [we]_8392-we found [the children]_{5777-the children} alone down below , and [the old Genoese]_{358-the old genoese} shouted to [[his]_{358-the old genoese} countryman]_{8394-his countryman} to go and fetch [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . Otherwise [we]_8392-we would have gone on to [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , where it appears [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} with [some volunteer Europeans]_{8397-some volunteer europeans} and [a few picked Cargadores]_{8398-a few picked cargadores} are loading the lighter with the silver that must be saved from [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} 's clutches in order to be used for [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} 's defeat . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo galloped furiously back towards [the town]_{877-the town} . [He]_251-nostromo has been long gone already . This delay gives [me]_404-decoud time to talk to [you]_8400-you . By the time this pocket - book reaches [your]_8400-you hands much will have happened . But now it is a pause under the hovering wing of death in [this silent house]_{8401-this silent house} buried in the black night , with [this dying woman]_{8402-this dying woman} , [the two children crouching without a sound]_{8403-the two children crouching without a sound} , and [that old man whom [I]_404-decoud can hear through the thickness of the wall passing up and down with a light rubbing noise no louder than a mouse]_{8404-that old man whom i can hear through the thickness of the wall passing up and down with a light rubbing noise no louder than a mouse} . And [I]_404-decoud , [the only other with [them]_8406-them]_{8405-the only other with them} , do n't really know whether to count [myself]_404-decoud with [the living or with the dead]_{8407-the living or with the dead} . ' Quien sabe ? ' as [the people here]_{8408-the people here} are prone to say in answer to every question . But no ! feeling for [you]_8400-you is certainly not dead , and the whole thing , [the house]_{969-the house} , the dark night , [the silent children]_{8410-the silent children} in [this dim room]_{8411-this dim room} , [my]_404-decoud very presence here - all this is life , must be life , since it is so much like a dream . "_[404-decoud] With the writing of the last line there came upon [Decoud]_404-decoud a moment of sudden and complete oblivion . [He]_404-decoud swayed over the table as if struck by a bullet . The next moment [he]_404-decoud sat up , confused , with the idea that [he]_404-decoud had heard [his]_404-decoud pencil roll on the floor . The low door of [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} , wide open , was filled with the glare of a torch in which was visible half of a horse , switching its tail against the leg of [a rider]_{2700-a rider} with a long iron spur strapped to the naked heel . [The two girls]_{5871-the two girls} were gone , and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , standing in the middle of [the room]_{5737-the room} , looked at [him]_404-decoud from under the round brim of the sombrero low down over [his]_251-nostromo brow . " [I]_251-nostromo have brought [that sour - faced English doctor]_{8412-that sour - faced english doctor} in [Senora Gould]_294-senora 's carriage , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . " [I]_404-decoud doubt if , with all [his]_{8412-that sour - faced english doctor} wisdom , [he]_{8412-that sour - faced english doctor} can save [the Padrona]_430-padrona this time . [They]_{5871-the two girls} have sent for [the children]_{5777-the children} . A bad sign that . "_[404-decoud] [He]_404-decoud sat down on the end of a bench . " [She]_294-senora wants to give [them]_{5777-the children} [her]_294-senora blessing , [I]_404-decoud suppose . "_[404-decoud] [Dazedly Decoud]_{431-dazedly decoud} observed that [he]_404-decoud must have fallen sound asleep , and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo said , with a vague smile , that [he]_251-nostromo had looked in at the window and had seen [him]_404-decoud lying still across the table with [his]_404-decoud head on [his]_404-decoud arms . [The English senora]_{6205-the english senora} had also come in [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} , and went [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} at once with [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [She]_{6205-the english senora} had told [him]_404-decoud not to wake up [Don Martin]_257-decoud yet ; but when [they]_2707-they sent for [the children]_{5777-the children} [he]_404-decoud had come into [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} . [The half of the horse with its half of [the rider]_{7821-the rider}]_{2710-the half of the horse with its half of the rider} swung round outside the door ; the torch of tow and resin in the iron basket which was carried on a stick at the saddle - bow flared right into [the room]_{5737-the room} for a moment , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} entered hastily with a very white , tired face . The hood of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} dark , blue cloak had fallen back . [Both men]_{2713-both men} rose . " [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} wants to see [you]_404-decoud , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said . [The Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} did not move . [Decoud]_257-decoud , with [his]_257-decoud back to the table , began to button up [his]_257-decoud coat . " The silver , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , the silver , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud murmured in English . " Do n't forget that [the Esmeralda garrison]_{8414-the esmeralda garrison} have got [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} . [They]_{8414-the esmeralda garrison} may appear at any moment at [the harbour entrance]_{7129-the harbour entrance} . "_[257-decoud] " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} says there is no hope , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} spoke rapidly , also in English . " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} shall take [you]_404-decoud down to [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} in [[my]_{248-mrs. gould} carriage]_{8419-my carriage} and then come back to fetch away [the girls]_{2127-the girls} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} changed swiftly into Spanish to address [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . " Why are [you]_404-decoud wasting time ? [[Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's wife]_{8421-old giorgio 's wife} wishes to see [you]_404-decoud . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [I]_251-nostromo am going to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , [senora]_1489-senora , "_{[251-nostromo]} muttered [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} now showed [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} , bringing back [the children]_{5777-the children} . To [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's inquiring glance [he]_{249-dr. monygham} only shook [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head and went [outside]_7805-outside at once , followed by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . The horse of [the torch - bearer]_{2717-the torch - bearer} , motionless , hung [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head low , and [the rider]_{7821-the rider} had dropped the reins to light a cigarette . The glare of the torch played on the front of [the house]_{969-the house} crossed by the big black letters of [its]_{969-the house} inscription in which only the word Italia was lighted fully . The patch of wavering glare reached as far as [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's carriage waiting on [the road]_{923-the road}]_{2720-mrs. gould 's carriage waiting on the road} , with [the yellow - faced , portly Ignacio apparently dozing on the box]_{2722-the yellow - faced , portly ignacio apparently dozing on the box} . By [his]_{249-dr. monygham} side [Basilio]_315-basilio , dark and skinny , held a Winchester carbine in front of [him]_315-basilio , with both hands , and peered fearfully into the darkness . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo touched lightly [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's shoulder . " Is [she]_{248-mrs. gould} really dying , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " Yes , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with a strange twitch of [his]_{6199-the doctor} scarred cheek . " And why [she]_{248-mrs. gould} wants to see [you]_{8423-senor doctor} [I]_{6199-the doctor} can not imagine . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} has been like that before , "_{[251-nostromo]} suggested [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , looking away . " Well , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , [I]_{249-dr. monygham} can assure [you]_{8423-senor doctor} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} will never be like that again , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} snarled [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} . " [You]_{8423-senor doctor} may go to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} or stay away . There is very little to be got from talking to [the dying]_{8424-the dying} . But [she]_{248-mrs. gould} told [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} in [my]_{249-dr. monygham} hearing that [she]_{248-mrs. gould} has been like [a mother]_{968-a mother} to [you]_{8423-senor doctor} ever since [you]_{8423-senor doctor} first set foot ashore here . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} " [Si]_432-si ! And [she]_{248-mrs. gould} never had a good word to say for [me]_{270-old giorgio} to [anybody]_6218-anybody . It is more as if [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could not forgive [me]_{270-old giorgio} for being alive , and such [a man]_{771-a man} , too , as [she]_{248-mrs. gould} would have liked [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} son]_{8374-her son} to be . "_{[270-old giorgio]} " Maybe ! "_{[270-old giorgio]} exclaimed a mournful deep voice near [them]_2725-them . " [Women]_584-women have [their]_584-women own ways of tormenting [themselves]_584-women . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had come out of [the house]_{969-the house} . [He]_{270-old giorgio} threw a heavy black shadow in the torchlight , and the glare fell on [his]_{270-old giorgio} big face , on the great bushy head of white hair . [He]_{270-old giorgio} motioned [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} indoors with [his]_{270-old giorgio} extended arm . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , after busying [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} with a little medicament box of polished wood on the seat of [the landau]_{7427-the landau} , turned to [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} and thrust into [his]_{270-old giorgio} big , trembling hand one of the glass - stoppered bottles out of the case . " Give [her]_{2385-the capataz} a spoonful of this now and then , in water , "_{[270-old giorgio]} [he]_{270-old giorgio} said . " It will make [her]_{2385-the capataz} easier . "_{[270-old giorgio]} " And there is nothing more for [her]_{2385-the capataz} ? "_{[953-the old man]} asked [the old man]_{953-the old man} , patiently . " No . Not on [earth]_1990-earth , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} back to [him]_{953-the old man} , clicking the lock of the medicine case . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo slowly crossed [the large kitchen]_{2731-the large kitchen} , all dark but for the glow of a heap of charcoal under the heavy mantel of [the cooking - range]_{2732-the cooking - range} , where water was boiling in an iron pot with a loud bubbling sound . Between the two walls of [a narrow staircase]_{2733-a narrow staircase} a bright light streamed from [the sick - room above]_{2734-the sick - room above} ; and [the magnificent Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} stepping noiselessly in soft leather sandals , bushy whiskered , [his]_{269-the capataz} muscular neck and bronzed chest bare in the open check shirt , resembled [a Mediterranean sailor just come ashore from some wine or fruit - laden felucca]_{2735-a mediterranean sailor just come ashore from some wine or fruit - laden felucca} . At the top [he]_251-nostromo paused , broad shouldered , narrow hipped and supple , looking at the large bed , like a white couch of state , with a profusion of snowy linen , amongst which [the Padrona]_{980-the padrona} sat unpropped and bowed , [her]_{980-the padrona} handsome , black - browed face bent over [her]_{980-the padrona} chest . A mass of raven hair with only a few white threads in it covered [her]_{980-the padrona} shoulders ; one thick strand fallen forward half veiled [her]_{980-the padrona} cheek . Perfectly motionless in that pose , expressing physical anxiety and unrest , [she]_{980-the padrona} turned [her]_{980-the padrona} eyes alone towards [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [The Capataz]_{269-the capataz} had a red sash wound many times round [his]_{269-the capataz} waist , and a heavy silver ring on the forefinger of the hand [he]_{269-the capataz} raised to give a twist to [his]_{269-the capataz} moustache . " [Their]_8431-their revolutions , [[their]_8431-their revolutions]_{8432-their revolutions} , "_[433-senora] gasped [Senora Teresa]_433-senora . " Look , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} , it has killed [me]_251-nostromo at last ! "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo said nothing , and [the sick woman with an upward glance]_{2737-the sick woman with an upward glance} insisted . " Look , [this one]_{1898-this one} has killed [me]_{2737-the sick woman with an upward glance} , while [you]_{269-the capataz} were away fighting for what did not concern [you]_{269-the capataz} , [foolish man]_{8434-foolish man} . "_{[2737-the sick woman with an upward glance]} " Why talk like this ? "_{[269-the capataz]} mumbled [the Capataz]_{269-the capataz} between [his]_{269-the capataz} teeth . " Will [you]_{2737-the sick woman with an upward glance} never believe in [my]_{269-the capataz} good sense ? It concerns [me]_{269-the capataz} to keep on being what [I]_{269-the capataz} am : every day alike . "_{[269-the capataz]} " [You]_{269-the capataz} never change , indeed , "_{[2737-the sick woman with an upward glance]} [she]_{2737-the sick woman with an upward glance} said , bitterly . " Always thinking of [yourself]_{269-the capataz} and taking [your]_{269-the capataz} pay out in fine words from those who care nothing for [you]_{269-the capataz} . "_{[2737-the sick woman with an upward glance]} There was between [them]_2738-them an intimacy of antagonism as close in its way as the intimacy of accord and affection . [He]_{269-the capataz} had not walked along the way of [Teresa]_433-senora 's expectations . It was [she]_{2737-the sick woman with an upward glance} who had encouraged [him]_{269-the capataz} to leave [[his]_{269-the capataz} ship]_{952-his ship} , in the hope of securing [a friend]_{7554-a friend} and defender for [the girls]_{2127-the girls} . [The wife of [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio}]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} was aware of [her]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} precarious health , and was haunted by the fear of [[her]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} aged husband]_{2743-her aged husband} 's loneliness and the unprotected state of [the children]_{5777-the children} . [She]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} had wanted to annex [that apparently quiet and steady young man]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} , affectionate and pliable , [an orphan from [his]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} tenderest age]_{2746-an orphan from his tenderest age} , as [he]_{270-old giorgio} had told [her]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} , with no ties in [Italy]_37-italy except [an uncle]_{2747-an uncle} , owner and [master of a felucca , from whose ill - usage [he]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} had run away before [he]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} was fourteen]_{2748-master of a felucca , from whose ill - usage he had run away before he was fourteen} . [He]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} had seemed to [her]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} courageous , [a hard worker , determined to make [his]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} way in [the world]_{525-the world}]_{2749-a hard worker , determined to make his way in the world} . From gratitude and the ties of habit [he]_{2745-that apparently quiet and steady young man} would become like [a son]_{2751-a son} to [herself]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} and [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} ; and then , who knows , when [Linda]_284-linda had grown up . . . . Ten years ' difference between [husband]_2752-husband and [wife]_2753-wife was not so much . [[Her]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} own great man]_{2754-her own great man} was nearly twenty years older than [herself]_{2742-the wife of old giorgio} . [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} was [an attractive young fellow]_{2755-an attractive young fellow} , besides ; attractive to [men]_552-men , [women]_584-women , and [children]_{5835-children} , just by that profound quietness of personality which , like a serene twilight , rendered more seductive the promise of [his]_{275-gian ' battista} vigorous form and the resolution of [his]_{275-gian ' battista} conduct . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , in profound ignorance of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} 's views and hopes , had a great regard for [[his]_{270-old giorgio} young countryman]_{2760-his young countryman} . " [A man]_{771-a man} ought not to be tame , "_{[270-old giorgio]} [he]_{270-old giorgio} used to tell [her]_{725-his wife} , quoting the Spanish proverb in defence of [the splendid Capataz]_{2761-the splendid capataz} . [She]_{725-his wife} was growing jealous of [his]_{270-old giorgio} success . [He]_{270-old giorgio} was escaping from [her]_{725-his wife} , [she]_{725-his wife} feared . [She]_{725-his wife} was practical , and [he]_{270-old giorgio} seemed to [her]_{725-his wife} to be an absurd spendthrift of these qualities which made [him]_{270-old giorgio} so valuable . [He]_{270-old giorgio} got too little for [them]_2762-them . [He]_{270-old giorgio} scattered [them]_2762-them with both hands amongst [too many people]_{2763-too many people} , [she]_{725-his wife} thought . [He]_{270-old giorgio} laid no money by . [She]_{725-his wife} railed at [his]_{270-old giorgio} poverty , [his]_{270-old giorgio} exploits , [his]_{270-old giorgio} adventures , [his]_{270-old giorgio} loves and [his]_{270-old giorgio} reputation ; but in [her]_{725-his wife} heart [she]_{725-his wife} had never given [him]_{270-old giorgio} up , as though , indeed , [he]_{270-old giorgio} had been [[her]_{725-his wife} son]_{8374-her son} . Even now , ill as [she]_{725-his wife} was , ill enough to feel the chill , black breath of the approaching end , [she]_{725-his wife} had wished to see [him]_{270-old giorgio} . It was like putting out [her]_{725-his wife} benumbed hand to regain [her]_{725-his wife} hold . But [she]_{725-his wife} had presumed too much on [her]_{725-his wife} strength . [She]_{725-his wife} could not command [her]_{725-his wife} thoughts ; they had become dim , like [her]_{725-his wife} vision . The words faltered on [her]_{725-his wife} lips , and only the paramount anxiety and desire of [her]_{725-his wife} life seemed to be too strong for death . [The Capataz]_{269-the capataz} said , " [I]_{269-the capataz} have heard these things many times . [You]_251-nostromo are unjust , but it does not hurt [me]_{269-the capataz} . Only now [you]_251-nostromo do not seem to have much strength to talk , and [I]_{269-the capataz} have but little time to listen . [I]_{269-the capataz} am engaged in a work of very great moment . "_{[269-the capataz]} [She]_{725-his wife} made an effort to ask [him]_{270-old giorgio} whether it was true that [he]_{270-old giorgio} had found time to go and fetch [a doctor]_{2765-a doctor} for [her]_{725-his wife} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo nodded affirmatively . [She]_{725-his wife} was pleased : it relieved [her]_{725-his wife} sufferings to know that [the man]_{543-the man} had condescended to do so much for [those who really wanted [his]_{543-the man} help]_{2767-those who really wanted his help} . It was a proof of [his]_{543-the man} friendship . [Her]_{725-his wife} voice become stronger . " [I]_{725-his wife} want [a priest]_{8436-a priest} more than [a doctor]_{2765-a doctor} , "_{[725-his wife]} [she]_{725-his wife} said , pathetically . [She]_{725-his wife} did not move [her]_{725-his wife} head ; only [her]_{725-his wife} eyes ran into the corners to watch [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} standing by the side of [her]_{725-his wife} bed . " Would [you]_251-nostromo go to fetch [a priest]_{8436-a priest} for [me]_251-nostromo now ? Think ! [A dying woman]_{8439-a dying woman} asks [you]_251-nostromo ! "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo shook [his]_251-nostromo head resolutely . [He]_251-nostromo did not believe in [priests]_5899-priests in [their]_5899-priests sacerdotal character . [A doctor]_{2765-a doctor} was [an efficacious person]_{2771-an efficacious person} ; but [a priest]_{8436-a priest} , as [priest]_5697-priest , was nothing , incapable of doing either good or harm . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not even dislike the sight of [them]_5899-priests as [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} did . The utter uselessness of the errand was what struck [him]_251-nostromo most . " [Padrona]_430-padrona , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said , " [you]_430-padrona have been like this before , and got better after a few days . [I]_251-nostromo have given [you]_430-padrona already the very last moments [I]_251-nostromo can spare . Ask [Senora Gould]_294-senora to send [you]_430-padrona one . "_{[251-nostromo]} [He]_251-nostromo was feeling uneasy at the impiety of this refusal . [The Padrona]_430-padrona believed in [priests]_5899-priests , and confessed [herself]_430-padrona to [them]_5899-priests . But [all women]_{2775-all women} did that . It could not be of much consequence . And yet [his]_251-nostromo heart felt oppressed for a moment - at the thought what absolution would mean to [her]_2776-her if [she]_2776-her believed in it only ever so little . No matter . It was quite true that [he]_251-nostromo had given [her]_2776-her already the very last moment [he]_251-nostromo could spare . " [You]_251-nostromo refuse to go ? "_[2776-her] [she]_2776-her gasped . " Ah ! [you]_251-nostromo are always [yourself]_251-nostromo , indeed . "_[2776-her] " Listen to reason , [Padrona]_430-padrona , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said . " [I]_251-nostromo am needed to save the silver of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . Do [you]_430-padrona hear ? A greater treasure than the one which [they]_8441-they say is guarded by ghosts and devils on [Azuera]_13-azuera . It is true . [I]_251-nostromo am resolved to make this the most desperate affair [I]_251-nostromo was ever engaged on in [my]_251-nostromo whole life . "_{[251-nostromo]} [She]_2776-her felt a despairing indignation . The supreme test had failed . Standing above [her]_2776-her , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not see the distorted features of [her]_2776-her face , distorted by a paroxysm of pain and anger . Only [she]_2776-her began to tremble all over . [Her]_2776-her bowed head shook . The broad shoulders quivered . " Then [God]_259-god , perhaps , will have mercy upon [me]_2776-her ! But do [you]_251-nostromo look to it , [man]_718-man , that [you]_251-nostromo get something for [yourself]_251-nostromo out of it , besides the remorse that shall overtake [you]_251-nostromo some day . "_[2776-her] [She]_2776-her laughed feebly . " Get riches at least for once , [you]_251-nostromo indispensable , admired [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} , to whom the peace of [a dying woman]_{8439-a dying woman} is less than the praise of people who have given [you]_251-nostromo a silly name - and nothing besides - in exchange for [your]_251-nostromo soul and body . "_[2776-her] [The Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} swore to [himself]_{269-the capataz} under [his]_{269-the capataz} breath . " Leave [my]_{269-the capataz} soul alone , [Padrona]_430-padrona , and [I]_{269-the capataz} shall know how to take care of [my]_{269-the capataz} body . Where is the harm of [people]_5626-people having need of [me]_{269-the capataz} ? What are [you]_430-padrona envying [me]_{269-the capataz} that [I]_{269-the capataz} have robbed [you]_430-padrona and [the children]_{5777-the children} of ? [Those very people [you]_430-padrona are throwing in [my]_{269-the capataz} teeth]_{8446-those very people you are throwing in my teeth} have done more for [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} than [they]_{8446-those very people you are throwing in my teeth} ever thought of doing for [me]_{269-the capataz} . "_{[269-the capataz]} [He]_{269-the capataz} struck [his]_{269-the capataz} breast with [his]_{269-the capataz} open palm ; [his]_{269-the capataz} voice had remained low though [he]_{269-the capataz} had spoken in a forcible tone . [He]_{269-the capataz} twisted [his]_{269-the capataz} moustaches one after another , and [his]_{269-the capataz} eyes wandered a little about [the room]_{5737-the room} . " Is it [my]_{269-the capataz} fault that [I]_{269-the capataz} am [the only man]_{8447-the only man} for [their]_{8446-those very people you are throwing in my teeth} purposes ? What angry nonsense are [you]_430-padrona talking , [mother]_7471-mother ? Would [you]_430-padrona rather have [me]_{269-the capataz} timid and foolish , selling water - melons on [the market - place]_{8449-the market - place} or rowing [a boat]_{8450-a boat} for [passengers]_{8451-passengers} along [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , like [a soft Neapolitan without courage or reputation]_{8453-a soft neapolitan without courage or reputation} ? Would [you]_430-padrona have [a young man]_{1507-a young man} live like [a monk]_{8455-a monk} ? [I]_{269-the capataz} do not believe it . Would [you]_430-padrona want [a monk for [[your]_430-padrona eldest girl]_{8457-your eldest girl}]_{8456-a monk for your eldest girl} ? Let [her]_{8457-your eldest girl} grow . What are [you]_430-padrona afraid of ? [You]_430-padrona have been angry with [me]_{269-the capataz} for everything [I]_{269-the capataz} did for years ; ever since [you]_430-padrona first spoke to [me]_{269-the capataz} , in secret from [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , about [[your]_430-padrona Linda]_{8458-your linda} . [Husband]_2752-husband to one and [brother to the other]_{8460-brother to the other} , did [you]_430-padrona say ? Well , why not ! [I]_{269-the capataz} like [the little ones]_{8461-the little ones} , and [a man]_{771-a man} must marry some time . But ever since that time [you]_430-padrona have been making little of [me]_{269-the capataz} to [everyone]_{1784-everyone} . Why ? Did [you]_430-padrona think [you]_430-padrona could put a collar and chain on [me]_{269-the capataz} as if [I]_{269-the capataz} were one of the watch - dogs [they]_8464-they keep over there in [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} ? Look here , [Padrona]_430-padrona , [I]_{269-the capataz} am [the same man who came ashore one evening and sat down in [the thatched ranche [you]_430-padrona lived in]_{8467-the thatched ranche you lived in} at that time on [the other side of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{8468-the other side of the town}]_{8466-the same man who came ashore one evening and sat down in the thatched ranche you lived in at that time on the other side of the town} and told [you]_430-padrona all about [himself]_{269-the capataz} . [You]_430-padrona were not unjust to [me]_{269-the capataz} then . What has happened since ? [I]_{269-the capataz} am no longer [an insignificant youth]_{8470-an insignificant youth} . A good name , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} says , is a treasure , [Padrona]_430-padrona . "_{[269-the capataz]} " [They]_8464-they have turned [your]_{269-the capataz} head with [their]_8464-they praises , "_{[2778-the sick woman]} gasped [the sick woman]_{2778-the sick woman} . " [They]_8464-they have been paying [you]_{269-the capataz} with words . [Your]_{269-the capataz} folly shall betray [you]_{269-the capataz} into poverty , misery , starvation . [The very leperos]_{8471-the very leperos} shall laugh at [you]_{269-the capataz} - [the great Capataz]_{8472-the great capataz} . "_{[2778-the sick woman]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo stood for a time as if struck dumb . [She]_{2778-the sick woman} never looked at [him]_251-nostromo . A self - confident , mirthless smile passed quickly from [his]_251-nostromo lips , and then [he]_251-nostromo backed away . [[His]_251-nostromo disregarded figure]_{2779-his disregarded figure} sank down beyond the doorway . [He]_251-nostromo descended the stairs backwards , with the usual sense of having been somehow baffled by [this woman]_{2780-this woman} 's disparagement of this reputation [he]_251-nostromo had obtained and desired to keep . Downstairs in [the big kitchen]_{2781-the big kitchen} a candle was burning , surrounded by the shadows of the walls , of the ceiling , but no ruddy glare filled the open square of the outer door . [The carriage]_{1725-the carriage} with [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} and [Don Martin]_257-decoud , preceded by [the horseman bearing the torch]_{2783-the horseman bearing the torch} , had gone on to [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , who had remained , sat on the corner of a hard wood table near the candlestick , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} seamed , shaven face inclined sideways , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} arms crossed on [his]_{249-dr. monygham} breast , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} lips pursed up , and [his]_{249-dr. monygham} prominent eyes glaring stonily upon the floor of black earth . Near the overhanging mantel of the fireplace , where the pot of water was still boiling violently , [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} held [his]_{270-old giorgio} chin in [his]_{270-old giorgio} hand , one foot advanced , as if arrested by a sudden thought . " [Adios]_434-adios , [viejo]_8473-viejo , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , feeling the handle of [his]_251-nostromo revolver in the belt and loosening [his]_251-nostromo knife in its sheath . [He]_251-nostromo picked up a blue poncho lined with red from the table , and put it over [his]_251-nostromo head . " [Adios]_434-adios , look after the things in [[my]_251-nostromo sleeping - room]_{8474-my sleeping - room} , and if [you]_434-adios hear from [me]_251-nostromo no more , give up the box to [Paquita]_435-paquita . There is not much of value there , except [my]_251-nostromo new serape from [Mexico]_130-mexico , and a few silver buttons on [my]_251-nostromo best jacket . No matter ! The things will look well enough on the next lover [she]_8475-she gets , and [the man]_{543-the man} need not be afraid [I]_251-nostromo shall linger on [earth]_1990-earth after [I]_251-nostromo am dead , like [those Gringos that haunt [the Azuera]_13-azuera]_{8478-those gringos that haunt the azuera} . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} twisted [his]_{249-dr. monygham} lips into a bitter smile . After [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , with an almost imperceptible nod and without a word , had gone up [the narrow stairs]_{2785-the narrow stairs} , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said - " Why , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ! [I]_{249-dr. monygham} thought [you]_251-nostromo could never fail in anything . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , glancing contemptuously at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , lingered in the doorway rolling a cigarette , then struck a match , and , after lighting it , held the burning piece of wood above [his]_251-nostromo head till the flame nearly touched [his]_251-nostromo fingers . " No wind ! "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo muttered to [himself]_251-nostromo . " Look here , [senor]_1479-senor - do [you]_{6199-the doctor} know the nature of [my]_251-nostromo undertaking ? "_{[251-nostromo]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} nodded sourly . " It is as if [I]_{249-dr. monygham} were taking up a curse upon [me]_{249-dr. monygham} , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} . [A man with a treasure on [this coast]_{8482-this coast}]_{8481-a man with a treasure on this coast} will have every knife raised against [him]_{8481-a man with a treasure on this coast} in [every place upon [the shore]_{721-the shore}]_{8483-every place upon the shore} . [You]_{6199-the doctor} see that , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} ? [I]_{249-dr. monygham} shall float along with a spell upon [my]_{249-dr. monygham} life till [I]_{249-dr. monygham} meet somewhere [the north - bound steamer of [the Company]_{837-the company}]_{8486-the north - bound steamer of the company} , and then indeed [they]_{837-the company} will talk about the Capataz of [the Sulaco Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores} from [one end of [America]_38-america]_{8488-one end of america} to another . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} laughed [his]_{249-dr. monygham} short , throaty laugh . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo turned round in the doorway . " But if [[your]_{8423-senor doctor} worship]_{7112-your worship} can find [any other man]_{6211-any other man} ready and fit for such business [I]_251-nostromo will stand back . [I]_251-nostromo am not exactly tired of [my]_251-nostromo life , though [I]_251-nostromo am so poor that [I]_251-nostromo can carry all [I]_251-nostromo have with [myself]_251-nostromo on [my]_251-nostromo horse 's back . "_{[251-nostromo]} " [You]_251-nostromo gamble too much , and never say ' no ' to [a pretty face]_{8491-a pretty face} , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} said [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , with sly simplicity . " That 's not the way to make a fortune . [But nobody that [I]_{249-dr. monygham} know]_{8492-but nobody that i know} ever suspected [you]_251-nostromo of being poor . [I]_{249-dr. monygham} hope [you]_251-nostromo have made a good bargain in case [you]_251-nostromo come back safe from this adventure . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} " What bargain would [[your]_251-nostromo worship]_{7112-your worship} have made ? "_{[251-nostromo]} asked [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , blowing the smoke out of [his]_251-nostromo lips through the doorway . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} listened up [the staircase]_{1079-the staircase} for a moment before [he]_{249-dr. monygham} answered , with another of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} short , abrupt laughs - " [Illustrious Capataz]_{437-illustrious capataz} , for taking the curse of death upon [my]_{249-dr. monygham} back , as [you]_251-nostromo call it , nothing else but the whole treasure would do . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo vanished out of the doorway with a grunt of discontent at this jeering answer . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} heard [him]_251-nostromo gallop away . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo rode furiously in the dark . There were lights in [the buildings of the O.S.N. Company near [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{2788-the buildings of the o.s.n. company near the wharf} , but before [he]_251-nostromo got [there]_5977-there [he]_251-nostromo met [the Gould carriage]_{7563-the gould carriage} . [The horseman]_{6706-the horseman} preceded [it]_{7563-the gould carriage} with the torch , whose light showed the white mules trotting , [the portly Ignacio]_{2793-the portly ignacio} driving , and [Basilio]_315-basilio with the carbine on the box . From the dark body of the landau [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's voice cried , " [They]_8494-they are waiting for [you]_257-decoud , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} was returning , chilly and excited , with [Decoud]_257-decoud 's pocket - book still held in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hand . [He]_257-decoud had confided it to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} to send to [[his]_257-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} . " Perhaps [my]_257-decoud last words to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud had said , pressing [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's hand . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo never checked [his]_251-nostromo speed . At the head of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} [vague figures with rifles]_{2796-vague figures with rifles} leapt to the head of [his]_251-nostromo horse ; others closed upon [him]_251-nostromo - [cargadores of [the company posted by [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} on the watch]_{2798-the company posted by captain mitchell on the watch}]_{2797-cargadores of the company posted by captain mitchell on the watch} . At a word from [him]_251-nostromo [they]_2799-they fell back with subservient murmurs , recognizing [his]_251-nostromo voice . At [the other end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{2800-the other end of the jetty} , near [a cargo crane]_{2802-a cargo crane} , in [a dark group with glowing cigars]_{2803-a dark group with glowing cigars} , [his]_251-nostromo name was pronounced in a tone of relief . [Most of [the Europeans in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2805-the europeans in sulaco}]_{2804-most of the europeans in sulaco} were there , rallied round [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , as if the silver of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} had been the emblem of a common cause , the symbol of the supreme importance of material interests . [They]_{2804-most of the europeans in sulaco} had loaded it into the lighter with [their]_{2804-most of the europeans in sulaco} own hands . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo recognized [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} , a thin , tall shape standing a little apart and silent , to whom another tall shape , [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , said aloud , " If it must be lost , it is a million times better that it should go to [the bottom of [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{8495-the bottom of the sea} . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud called out from the lighter , " Au revoir , [messieurs]_{8497-messieurs} , till [we]_{2804-most of the europeans in sulaco} clasp hands again over [the new - born Occidental Republic]_{8498-the new - born occidental republic} . "_[257-decoud] Only a subdued murmur responded to [his]_257-decoud clear , ringing tones ; and then it seemed to [him]_257-decoud that [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} was floating away into the night ; but it was [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , who was already pushing against a pile with one of the heavy sweeps . [Decoud]_257-decoud did not move ; the effect was that of being launched into space . After a splash or two there was not a sound but the thud of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's feet leaping about [the boat]_{2809-the boat} . [He]_251-nostromo hoisted the big sail ; a breath of wind fanned [Decoud]_257-decoud 's cheek . Everything had vanished but the light of the lantern [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had hoisted upon the post at [the end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{2810-the end of the jetty} to guide [Nostromo]_251-nostromo out of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [The two men]_{2813-the two men} , unable to see [each other]_{5796-each other} , kept silent till the lighter , slipping before the fitful breeze , passed out between almost invisible headlands into the still deeper darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . For a time the lantern on [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} shone after [them]_{2813-the two men} . The wind failed , then fanned up again , but so faintly that [the big , half - decked boat]_{2817-the big , half - decked boat} slipped along with no more noise than if [she]_{2817-the big , half - decked boat} had been suspended in the air . " [We]_{2813-the two men} are out in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} now , "_{[251-nostromo]} said the calm voice of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . A moment after [he]_251-nostromo added , " [Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell} has lowered the light . "_{[251-nostromo]} " Yes , "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud ; " [nobody]_976-nobody can find [us]_{2813-the two men} now . "_[257-decoud] A great recrudescence of obscurity embraced [the boat]_{2809-the boat} . [The sea]_{698-the sea} in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} was as black as the clouds above . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , after striking a couple of matches to get a glimpse of [the boat]_{2809-the boat} - compass [he]_251-nostromo had with [him]_251-nostromo in the lighter , steered by the feel of the wind on [his]_251-nostromo cheek . It was a new experience for [Decoud]_257-decoud , this mysteriousness of [the great waters]_{2822-the great waters} spread out strangely smooth , as if [their]_{2822-the great waters} restlessness had been crushed by the weight of that dense night . [The Placido]_{438-the placido} was sleeping profoundly under its black poncho . The main thing now for success was to get away from [the coast]_{788-the coast} and gain [the middle of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{755-the middle of the gulf} before day broke . [The Isabels]_{260-the isabels} were somewhere at hand . " On [your]_257-decoud left as [you]_257-decoud look forward , [senor]_1479-senor , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , suddenly . When [his]_251-nostromo voice ceased , the enormous stillness , without light or sound , seemed to affect [Decoud]_257-decoud 's senses like a powerful drug . [He]_257-decoud did n't even know at times whether [he]_257-decoud were asleep or awake . Like [a man lost in slumber]_{2826-a man lost in slumber} , [he]_257-decoud heard nothing , [he]_257-decoud saw nothing . Even [his]_257-decoud hand held before [his]_257-decoud face did not exist for [his]_257-decoud eyes . The change from the agitation , the passions and the dangers , from the sights and sounds of [the shore]_{721-the shore} , was so complete that it would have resembled death had it not been for the survival of [his]_257-decoud thoughts . In this foretaste of eternal peace they floated vivid and light , like unearthly clear dreams of earthly things that may haunt the souls freed by death from the misty atmosphere of regrets and hopes . [Decoud]_257-decoud shook [himself]_257-decoud , shuddered a bit , though the air that drifted past [him]_257-decoud was warm . [He]_257-decoud had the strangest sensation of [his]_257-decoud soul having just returned into [his]_257-decoud body from the circumambient darkness in which [land]_526-land , [sea]_695-sea , sky , [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , and [the rocks]_{2831-the rocks} were as if they had not been . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's voice was speaking , though [he]_251-nostromo , at the tiller , was also as if [he]_251-nostromo were not . " Have [you]_257-decoud been asleep , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ? [Caramba]_356-caramba ! If it were possible [I]_251-nostromo would think that [I]_251-nostromo , too , have dozed off . [I]_251-nostromo have a strange notion somehow of having dreamt that there was a sound of blubbering , a sound [a sorrowing man]_{8502-a sorrowing man} could make , somewhere near [this boat]_{8503-this boat} . Something between a sigh and a sob . "_{[251-nostromo]} " Strange ! "_[257-decoud] muttered [Decoud]_257-decoud , stretched upon the pile of treasure boxes covered by many tarpaulins . " Could it be that there is another boat near [us]_2832-we in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} ? [We]_2832-we could not see it , [you]_257-decoud know . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo laughed a little at the absurdity of the idea . [They]_2832-we dismissed it from [their]_2832-we minds . The solitude could almost be felt . And when the breeze ceased , the blackness seemed to weigh upon [Decoud]_257-decoud like a stone . " This is overpowering , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud muttered . " Do [we]_2832-we move at all , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? "_[257-decoud] " Not so fast as a crawling beetle tangled in the grass , "_{[251-nostromo]} answered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , and [his]_251-nostromo voice seemed deadened by the thick veil of obscurity that felt warm and hopeless all about [them]_2832-we . There were long periods when [he]_251-nostromo made no sound , invisible and inaudible as if [he]_251-nostromo had mysteriously stepped out of the lighter . In the featureless night [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was not even certain which way the lighter headed after the wind had completely died out . [He]_251-nostromo peered for [the islands]_{2833-the islands} . There was not a hint of them to be seen , as if [they]_{2833-the islands} had sunk to [the bottom of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{2834-the bottom of the gulf} . [He]_251-nostromo threw [himself]_251-nostromo down by the side of [Decoud]_257-decoud at last , and whispered into [his]_257-decoud ear that if daylight caught [them]_2832-we near [the Sulaco shore]_{2836-the sulaco shore} through want of wind , it would be possible to sweep the lighter behind the cliff at [the high end of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{2837-the high end of the great isabel} , where [she]_2838-she would lie concealed . [Decoud]_257-decoud was surprised at the grimness of [his]_257-decoud anxiety . To [him]_257-decoud the removal of the treasure was a political move . It was necessary for several reasons that it should not fall into the hands of [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , but here was [a man who took another view of this enterprise]_{2839-a man who took another view of this enterprise} . [The Caballeros over there]_{2840-the caballeros over there} did not seem to have the slightest idea of what [they]_{2840-the caballeros over there} had given [him]_{2839-a man who took another view of this enterprise} to do . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , as if affected by the gloom around , seemed nervously resentful . [Decoud]_257-decoud was surprised . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo , indifferent to those dangers that seemed obvious to [[his]_251-nostromo companion]_{2841-his companion} , allowed [himself]_251-nostromo to become scornfully exasperated by the deadly nature of the trust put , as a matter of course , into [his]_251-nostromo hands . It was more dangerous , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo said , with a laugh and a curse , than sending [a man]_{771-a man} to get the treasure that [people]_5626-people said was guarded by devils and ghosts in [the deep ravines of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{2844-the deep ravines of azuera} . " [Senor]_{265-senor mitchell} , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said , " [we]_8505-we must catch [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} at [sea]_695-sea . [We]_8505-we must keep out in the open looking for [her]_8508-her till [we]_8505-we have eaten and drunk all that has been put on board here . And if [we]_8505-we miss [her]_8508-her by some mischance , [we]_8505-we must keep away from [the land]_{691-the land} till [we]_8505-we grow weak , and perhaps mad , and die , and drift dead , until [one or another of [the steamers of [the Compania]_{8512-the compania}]_{8511-the steamers of the compania}]_{8510-one or another of the steamers of the compania} comes upon [the boat]_{2809-the boat} with [the two dead men who have saved the treasure]_{8514-the two dead men who have saved the treasure} . That , [senor]_1479-senor , is the only way to save it ; for , do n't [you]_1479-senor see ? for [us]_8505-we to come to [the land anywhere in a hundred miles along [this coast]_{8482-this coast}]_{8516-the land anywhere in a hundred miles along this coast} with this silver in [our]_8505-we possession is to run the naked breast against the point of a knife . This thing has been given to [me]_251-nostromo like a deadly disease . If [men]_552-men discover it [I]_251-nostromo am dead , and [you]_1479-senor , too , [senor]_1479-senor , since [you]_1479-senor would come with [me]_251-nostromo . There is enough silver to make [a whole province]_{8520-a whole province} rich , let alone [a seaboard pueblo inhabited by [thieves]_5681-thieves and [vagabonds]_{8523-vagabonds}]_{8521-a seaboard pueblo inhabited by thieves and vagabonds} . [Senor]_{265-senor mitchell} , [they]_552-men would think that [heaven]_8524-heaven [itself]_8524-heaven sent these riches into [their]_552-men hands , and would cut [our]_8505-we throats without hesitation . [I]_251-nostromo would trust no fair words from [the best man around [the shores of [this wild gulf]_{8527-this wild gulf}]_{8526-the shores of this wild gulf}]_{8525-the best man around the shores of this wild gulf} . Reflect that , even by giving up the treasure at the first demand , [we]_8505-we would not be able to save [our]_8505-we lives . Do [you]_1479-senor understand this , or must [I]_251-nostromo explain ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " No , [you]_1479-senor need n't explain , "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud , a little listlessly . " [I]_257-decoud can see it well enough [myself]_257-decoud , that the possession of this treasure is very much like a deadly disease for [[men]_552-men situated as [we]_8505-we are]_{8529-men situated as we are} . But it had to be removed from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and [you]_1479-senor were [the man for the task]_{8530-the man for the task} . "_[257-decoud] " [I]_251-nostromo was ; but [I]_251-nostromo can not believe , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , " that its loss would have impoverished [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} very much . There is more wealth in [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . [I]_251-nostromo have heard it rolling down [the shoots]_{8532-the shoots} on quiet nights when [I]_251-nostromo used to ride to [Rincon]_88-rincon to see [a certain girl]_{8533-a certain girl} , after [my]_251-nostromo work at [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} was done . For years [the rich rocks]_{8535-the rich rocks} have been pouring down with a noise like thunder , and [the miners]_{6801-the miners} say that there is enough at [the heart of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{8537-the heart of the mountain} to thunder on for years and years to come . And yet , the day before yesterday , [we]_8505-we have been fighting to save it from [the mob]_{938-the mob} , and to - night [I]_251-nostromo am sent out with it into this darkness , where there is no wind to get away with ; as if it were the last lot of silver on earth to get bread for the hungry with . Ha ! ha ! Well , [I]_251-nostromo am going to make it the most famous and desperate affair of [my]_251-nostromo life - wind or no wind . It shall be talked about when [the little children]_{8540-the little children} are grown up and [the grown men]_{8541-the grown men} are old . Aha ! [the Monterists]_{8542-the monterists} must not get hold of it , [I]_251-nostromo am told , whatever happens to [Nostromo the Capataz]_251-nostromo ; and [they]_{8542-the monterists} shall not have it , [I]_251-nostromo tell [you]_8543-you , since it has been tied for safety round [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's neck . "_{[251-nostromo]} " [I]_257-decoud see it , "_[257-decoud] murmured [Decoud]_257-decoud . [He]_257-decoud saw , indeed , that [[his]_257-decoud companion]_{2841-his companion} had [his]_257-decoud own peculiar view of this enterprise . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo interrupted [his]_251-nostromo reflections upon the way [men]_552-men 's qualities are made use of , without any fundamental knowledge of [their]_552-men nature , by the proposal [they]_552-men should slip the long oars out and sweep the lighter in the direction of [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} . It would n't do for daylight to reveal the treasure floating within a mile or so of [the harbour entrance]_{7129-the harbour entrance} . The denser the darkness generally , the smarter were the puffs of wind on which [he]_251-nostromo had reckoned to make [his]_251-nostromo way ; but tonight [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} , under its poncho of clouds , remained breathless , as if dead rather than asleep . [Don Martin]_257-decoud 's soft hands suffered cruelly , tugging at the thick handle of the enormous oar . [He]_257-decoud stuck to it manfully , setting [his]_257-decoud teeth . [He]_257-decoud , too , was in the toils of an imaginative existence , and that strange work of pulling a lighter seemed to belong naturally to the inception of a new state , acquired an ideal meaning from [his]_257-decoud love for [Antonia]_380-antonia . For all [their]_2849-their efforts , the heavily laden lighter hardly moved . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo could be heard swearing to [himself]_251-nostromo between the regular splashes of the sweeps . " [We]_2849-their are making a crooked path , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo muttered to [himself]_251-nostromo . " [I]_251-nostromo wish [I]_251-nostromo could see [the islands]_{2833-the islands} . "_{[251-nostromo]} In [his]_257-decoud unskilfulness [Don Martin]_257-decoud over - exerted [himself]_257-decoud . Now and then a sort of muscular faintness would run from the tips of [his]_257-decoud aching fingers through every fibre of [his]_257-decoud body , and pass off in a flush of heat . [He]_257-decoud had fought , talked , suffered mentally and physically , exerting [his]_257-decoud mind and body for the last forty - eight hours without intermission . [He]_257-decoud had had no rest , very little food , no pause in the stress of [his]_257-decoud thoughts and [his]_257-decoud feelings . Even [his]_257-decoud love for [Antonia]_380-antonia , whence [he]_257-decoud drew [his]_257-decoud strength and [his]_257-decoud inspiration , had reached the point of tragic tension during [their]_2850-we hurried interview by [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's bedside . And now , suddenly , [he]_257-decoud was thrown out of all this into [a dark gulf]_{2851-a dark gulf} , whose very gloom , silence , and breathless peace added a torment to the necessity for physical exertion . [He]_257-decoud imagined the lighter sinking to the bottom with an extraordinary shudder of delight . " [I]_257-decoud am on the verge of delirium , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud thought . [He]_257-decoud mastered the trembling of all [his]_257-decoud limbs , of [his]_257-decoud breast , the inward trembling of all [his]_257-decoud body exhausted of its nervous force . " Shall [we]_2850-we rest , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud proposed in a careless tone . " There are many hours of night yet before [us]_2850-we . "_[257-decoud] " True . It is but a mile or so , [I]_257-decoud suppose . Rest [your]_257-decoud arms , [senor]_1479-senor , if that is what [you]_257-decoud mean . [You]_257-decoud will find no other sort of rest , [I]_257-decoud can promise [you]_257-decoud , since [you]_257-decoud let [yourself]_257-decoud be bound to this treasure whose loss would make [no poor man]_{8546-no poor man} poorer . No , [senor]_1479-senor ; there is no rest till [we]_2850-we find [a north - bound steamer]_{8548-a north - bound steamer} , or else [some ship]_{8549-some ship} finds [us]_2850-we drifting about stretched out dead upon [the Englishman]_{444-the englishman} 's silver . Or rather - no ; [por Dios]_{350-por dios} ! [I]_257-decoud shall cut down the gunwale with the axe right to [the water]_{838-the water} 's edge before thirst and hunger rob [me]_257-decoud of [my]_257-decoud strength . By [all the saints and devils]_{8551-all the saints and devils} [I]_257-decoud shall let [the sea]_{698-the sea} have the treasure rather than give it up to [any stranger]_{8553-any stranger} . Since it was the good pleasure of [the Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} to send [me]_257-decoud off on such an errand , [they]_{8551-all the saints and devils} shall learn [I]_257-decoud am just [the man [they]_{8551-all the saints and devils} take [me]_257-decoud for]_{8554-the man they take me for} . "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud lay on the silver boxes panting . All [his]_257-decoud active sensations and feelings from as far back as [he]_257-decoud could remember seemed to [him]_257-decoud the maddest of dreams . Even [his]_257-decoud passionate devotion to Antonia into which [he]_257-decoud had worked [himself]_257-decoud up out of the depths of [his]_257-decoud scepticism had lost all appearance of reality . For a moment [he]_257-decoud was the prey of an extremely languid but not unpleasant indifference . " [I]_257-decoud am sure [they]_{8551-all the saints and devils} did n't mean [you]_257-decoud to take such a desperate view of this affair , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud said . " What was it , then ? A joke ? "_{[543-the man]} snarled [the man]_{543-the man} , who on the pay - sheets of [the O.S.N. Company 's establishment in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2853-the o.s.n. company 's establishment in sulaco} was described as " Foreman of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} "_{[543-the man]} against the figure of [his]_{543-the man} wages . " Was it for a joke [they]_{8551-all the saints and devils} woke [me]_{543-the man} up from [my]_{543-the man} sleep after two days of street fighting to make [me]_{543-the man} stake [my]_{543-the man} life upon a bad card ? [Everybody]_{882-everybody} knows , too , that [I]_{543-the man} am not [a lucky gambler]_{8557-a lucky gambler} . "_{[543-the man]} " Yes , [everybody]_{882-everybody} knows of [your]_257-decoud good luck with [women]_584-women , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud propitiated [[his]_257-decoud companion]_{2841-his companion} in a weary drawl . " Look here , [senor]_1479-senor , "_[257-decoud] [Nostromo]_251-nostromo went on . " [I]_251-nostromo never even remonstrated about this affair . Directly [I]_251-nostromo heard what was wanted [I]_251-nostromo saw what a desperate affair it must be , and [I]_251-nostromo made up [my]_251-nostromo mind to see it out . Every minute was of importance . [I]_251-nostromo had to wait for [you]_1479-senor first . Then , when [we]_8561-we arrived at [the Italia Una]_{8562-the italia una} , [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} shouted to [me]_251-nostromo to go for [the English doctor]_{6190-the english doctor} . Later on , [that poor dying woman]_{8564-that poor dying woman} wanted to see [me]_251-nostromo , as [you]_1479-senor know . [Senor]_{265-senor mitchell} , [I]_251-nostromo was reluctant to go . [I]_251-nostromo felt already this cursed silver growing heavy upon [my]_251-nostromo back , and [I]_251-nostromo was afraid that , knowing [herself]_{8564-that poor dying woman} to be dying , [she]_{8564-that poor dying woman} would ask [me]_251-nostromo to ride off again for [a priest]_{8436-a priest} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , who is fearless , would have come at a word ; but [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} is far away , safe with [the band of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{2341-the band of hernandez} , and [the populace]_{879-the populace} , that would have liked to tear [him]_{411-father corbelan} to pieces , are much incensed against [the priests]_{6242-the priests} . [Not a single fat padre]_{8569-not a single fat padre} would have consented to put [his]_{411-father corbelan} head out of [his]_{411-father corbelan} hiding - place to - night to save [a Christian soul]_{8570-a christian soul} , except , perhaps , under [my]_251-nostromo protection . That was in [her]_{8564-that poor dying woman} mind . [I]_251-nostromo pretended [I]_251-nostromo did not believe [she]_{8564-that poor dying woman} was going to die . [Senor]_{265-senor mitchell} , [I]_251-nostromo refused to fetch [a priest]_{8436-a priest} for [a dying woman]_{8439-a dying woman} . . . . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Decoud]_257-decoud was heard to stir . " [You]_251-nostromo did , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ! "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud exclaimed . [His]_257-decoud tone changed . " Well , [you]_251-nostromo know - it was rather fine . "_[257-decoud] " [You]_251-nostromo do not believe in [priests]_5899-priests , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ? Neither do [I.]_251-nostromo What was the use of wasting time ? But [she]_{8564-that poor dying woman} - [she]_{8564-that poor dying woman} believes in [them]_5899-priests . The thing sticks in [my]_257-decoud throat . [She]_{8564-that poor dying woman} may be dead already , and here [we]_8574-we are floating helpless with no wind at all . Curse on all superstition . [She]_{8564-that poor dying woman} died thinking [I]_257-decoud deprived [her]_{8564-that poor dying woman} of [Paradise]_170-paradise , [I]_257-decoud suppose . It shall be the most desperate affair of [my]_257-decoud life . "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud remained lost in reflection . [He]_257-decoud tried to analyze the sensations awaked by what [he]_257-decoud had been told . The voice of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo was heard again : " Now , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , let [us]_8574-we take up the sweeps and try to find [the Isabels]_{8575-the isabels} . It is either that or sinking the lighter if the day overtakes [us]_8574-we . [We]_8574-we must not forget that [the steamer from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda with [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers}]_{8576-the steamer from esmeralda with the soldiers} may be coming along . [We]_8574-we will pull straight on now . [I]_251-nostromo have discovered a bit of a candle here , and [we]_8574-we must take the risk of a small light to make a course by [the boat]_{2809-the boat} compass . There is not enough wind to blow it out - may the curse of [Heaven]_439-heaven fall upon [this blind gulf]_{8579-this blind gulf} ! "_{[251-nostromo]} A small flame appeared burning quite straight . It showed fragmentarily the stout ribs and planking in the hollow , empty part of the lighter . [Decoud]_257-decoud could see [Nostromo]_251-nostromo standing up to pull . [He]_257-decoud saw [him]_251-nostromo as high as the red sash on [his]_251-nostromo waist , with a gleam of a white - handled revolver and the wooden haft of a long knife protruding on [his]_251-nostromo left side . [Decoud]_257-decoud nerved [himself]_257-decoud for the effort of rowing . Certainly there was not enough wind to blow the candle out , but its flame swayed a little to the slow movement of [the heavy boat]_{2855-the heavy boat} . It was so big that with [their]_2856-they utmost efforts [they]_2856-they could not move it quicker than about a mile an hour . This was sufficient , however , to sweep [them]_2856-they amongst [the Isabels]_{8575-the isabels} long before daylight came . There was a good six hours of darkness before [them]_2856-they , and the distance from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} to [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} did not exceed two miles . [Decoud]_257-decoud put this heavy toil to the account of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo 's impatience . Sometimes [they]_2856-they paused , and then strained [their]_2856-they ears to hear [the boat]_{2809-the boat} from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda . In this perfect quietness [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} moving would have been heard from far off . As to seeing anything it was out of the question . [They]_2856-they could not see each other . Even [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter} 's sail , which remained set , was invisible . Very often [they]_2856-they rested . " [Caramba]_356-caramba ! "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , suddenly , during one of those intervals when [they]_2856-they lolled idly against the heavy handles of the sweeps . " What is it ? Are [you]_2863-you distressed , [Don Martin]_257-decoud ? "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud assured [him]_2863-you that [he]_2863-you was not distressed in the least . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo for a time kept perfectly still , and then in a whisper invited [Martin]_257-decoud to come aft . With [his]_257-decoud lips touching [Decoud]_257-decoud 's ear [he]_257-decoud declared [his]_257-decoud belief that there was [somebody else]_{2864-somebody else} besides [themselves]_2856-they upon the lighter . Twice now [he]_257-decoud had heard the sound of stifled sobbing . " [Senor]_{265-senor mitchell} , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud whispered with awed wonder , " [I]_257-decoud am certain that there is [somebody weeping in this lighter]_{8580-somebody weeping in this lighter} . "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud had heard nothing . [He]_257-decoud expressed [his]_257-decoud incredulity . However , it was easy to ascertain the truth of the matter . " It is most amazing , "_{[251-nostromo]} muttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . " Could [anybody]_6218-anybody have concealed [himself]_6218-anybody on board while the lighter was lying alongside [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " And [you]_251-nostromo say it was like sobbing ? "_[257-decoud] asked [Decoud]_257-decoud , lowering [his]_257-decoud voice , too . " If [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} is weeping , whoever [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} is [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} can not be very dangerous . "_[257-decoud] Clambering over the precious pile in the middle , [they]_2856-they crouched low on the foreside of the mast and groped under the half - deck . Right forward , in the narrowest part , [their]_2856-they hands came upon the limbs of [a man , who remained as silent as death]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} . Too startled [themselves]_2856-they to make a sound , [they]_2856-they dragged [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} aft by one arm and the collar of [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} coat . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} was limp - lifeless . The light of the bit of candle fell upon a round , hook - nosed face with black moustaches and little side - whiskers . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} was extremely dirty . A greasy growth of beard was sprouting on the shaven parts of the cheeks . The thick lips were slightly parted , but the eyes remained closed . [Decoud]_257-decoud , to [his]_257-decoud immense astonishment , recognized [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , [the hide merchant from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2866-the hide merchant from esmeralda} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , too , had recognized [him]_{412-senor hirsch} . And [they]_2856-they gazed at [each other]_{5796-each other} across the body , lying with [its]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} naked feet higher than its head , in an absurd pretence of sleep , faintness , or death . CHAPTER EIGHT For a moment , before this extraordinary find , [they]_2856-they forgot [their]_2856-they own concerns and sensations . [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's sensations as [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} lay there must have been those of extreme terror . For a long time [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} refused to give a sign of life , till at last [Decoud]_257-decoud 's objurgations , and , perhaps more , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's impatient suggestion that [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} should be thrown overboard , as [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} seemed to be dead , induced [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} to raise one eyelid first , and then the other . It appeared that [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had never found a safe opportunity to leave [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} lodged with [Anzani]_381-anzani , [the universal storekeeper]_{2868-the universal storekeeper} , on [the Plaza Mayor]_{2383-the plaza mayor} . But when the riot broke out [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had made [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} escape from [[[his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} host]_{2870-his host} 's house]_{2871-his host 's house} before daylight , and in such a hurry that [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had forgotten to put on [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} shoes . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had run out impulsively in [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} socks , and with [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} hat in [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} hand , into [the garden of [Anzani]_381-anzani 's house]_{2872-the garden of anzani 's house} . Fear gave [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} the necessary agility to climb over several low walls , and afterwards [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} blundered into the overgrown cloisters of [the ruined Franciscan convent]_{2873-the ruined franciscan convent} in [one of [the by - streets]_{2875-the by - streets}]_{2874-one of the by - streets} . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} forced [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} into the midst of matted bushes with the recklessness of desperation , and this accounted for [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} scratched body and [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} torn clothing . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} lay hidden there all day , [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} tongue cleaving to the roof of [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} mouth with all the intensity of thirst engendered by heat and fear . Three times [different bands of [men]_552-men]_{2876-different bands of men} invaded [the place]_{1017-the place} with shouts and imprecations , looking for [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} ; but towards the evening , still lying on [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} face in the bushes , [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} thought [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} would die from the fear of silence . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} was not very clear as to what had induced [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} to leave [the place]_{1017-the place} , but evidently [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had got out and slunk successfully out of [town]_5824-town along [the deserted back lanes]_{2881-the deserted back lanes} . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} wandered in the darkness near [the railway]_{920-the railway} , so maddened by apprehension that [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} dared not even approach the fires of [the pickets of [Italian workmen guarding the line]_{2884-italian workmen guarding the line}]_{2883-the pickets of italian workmen guarding the line} . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had a vague idea evidently of finding refuge in [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , but the dogs rushed upon [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} , barking ; [men]_552-men began to shout ; a shot was fired at random . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} fled away from the gates . By the merest accident , as it happened , [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} took the direction of [the O.S.N. Company 's offices]_{873-the o.s.n. company 's offices} . Twice [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} stumbled upon the bodies of [men killed during the day]_{2888-men killed during the day} . But everything living frightened [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} much more . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} crouched , crept , crawled , made dashes , guided by a sort of animal instinct , keeping away from every light and from every sound of voices . [His]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} idea was to throw [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} at the feet of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} and beg for shelter in [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's offices]_{2890-the company 's offices} . It was all dark there as [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} approached on [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} hands and knees , but suddenly [someone on guard]_{2891-someone on guard} challenged loudly , " Quien vive ? "_{[2891-someone on guard]} There were [more dead men]_{2892-more dead men} lying about , and [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} flattened [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} down at once by the side of a cold corpse . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} heard a voice saying , " Here is one of those wounded rascals crawling about . Shall [I]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} go and finish [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} ? "_{[2865-a man , who remained as silent as death]} And another voice objected that it was not safe to go out without a lantern upon such an errand ; perhaps it was only [some negro Liberal]_{2893-some negro liberal} looking for a chance to stick a knife into the stomach of [an honest man]_{2894-an honest man} . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} did n't stay to hear any more , but crawling away to the end of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , hid [himself]_{412-senor hirsch} amongst a lot of empty casks . After a while [some people]_{2896-some people} came along , talking , and with glowing cigarettes . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} did not stop to ask [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} whether [they]_{2896-some people} would be likely to do [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} any harm , but bolted incontinently along [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} , saw a lighter lying moored at the end , and threw [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} into it . In [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} desire to find cover [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} crept right forward under [the half - deck]_{2898-the half - deck} , and [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had remained there more dead than alive , suffering agonies of hunger and thirst , and almost fainting with terror , when [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} heard numerous footsteps and the voices of [the Europeans who came in a body escorting the wagonload of treasure]_{2899-the europeans who came in a body escorting the wagonload of treasure} , pushed along the rails by [a squad of [Cargadores]_{8158-cargadores}]_{2900-a squad of cargadores} . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} understood perfectly what was being done from the talk , but did not disclose [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} presence from the fear that [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} would not be allowed to remain . [His]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} only idea at the time , overpowering and masterful , was to get away from [this terrible Sulaco]_5-sulaco . And now [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} regretted it very much . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} had heard [Nostromo]_251-nostromo talk to [Decoud]_257-decoud , and wished [himself]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} back on [shore]_5630-shore . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} did not desire to be involved in any desperate affair - in a situation where [one]_994-one could not run away . The involuntary groans of [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} anguished spirit had betrayed [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} to the sharp ears of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . [They]_2904-they had propped [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} up in a sitting posture against the side of the lighter , and [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} went on with the moaning account of [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} adventures till [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} voice broke , [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} head fell forward . " Water , "_{[2865-a man , who remained as silent as death]} [he]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} whispered , with difficulty . [Decoud]_257-decoud held one of the cans to [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} lips . [He]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} revived after an extraordinarily short time , and scrambled up to [his]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} feet wildly . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , in an angry and threatening voice , ordered [him]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} forward . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} was one of [those men whom fear lashes like a whip]_{2905-those men whom fear lashes like a whip} , and [he]_{412-senor hirsch} must have had an appalling idea of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo 's ferocity . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} displayed an extraordinary agility in disappearing forward into the darkness . [They]_2904-they heard [him]_{412-senor hirsch} getting over the tarpaulin ; then there was the sound of a heavy fall , followed by a weary sigh . Afterwards all was still in the fore - part of the lighter , as though [he]_{412-senor hirsch} had killed [himself]_{412-senor hirsch} in [his]_{412-senor hirsch} headlong tumble . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo shouted in a menacing voice - " Lie still there ! Do not move a limb . If [I]_251-nostromo hear as much as a loud breath from [you]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} [I]_251-nostromo shall come over there and put a bullet through [your]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} head . "_{[251-nostromo]} The mere presence of [a coward]_{2906-a coward} , however passive , brings an element of treachery into a dangerous situation . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's nervous impatience passed into gloomy thoughtfulness . [Decoud]_257-decoud , in an undertone , as if speaking to [himself]_257-decoud , remarked that , after all , this bizarre event made no great difference . [He]_257-decoud could not conceive what harm [the man]_{543-the man} could do . At most [he]_{412-senor hirsch} would be in the way , like an inanimate and useless object - like a block of wood , for instance . " [I]_251-nostromo would think twice before getting rid of a piece of wood , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , calmly . " Something may happen unexpectedly where [you]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} could make use of it . But in an affair like [ours]_8583-we [a man like this]_{8584-a man like this} ought to be thrown overboard . Even if [he]_{412-senor hirsch} were as brave as a lion [we]_8583-we would not want [him]_{412-senor hirsch} here . [We]_8583-we are not running away for [our]_8583-we lives . [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , there is no harm in [a brave man]_{8585-a brave man} trying to save [himself]_{8585-a brave man} with ingenuity and courage ; but [you]_{2865-a man , who remained as silent as death} have heard [his]_{8585-a brave man} tale , [Don Martin]_257-decoud . [His]_{8585-a brave man} being [here]_5665-here is a miracle of fear - "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo paused . " There is no room for fear in this lighter , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo added through [his]_251-nostromo teeth . [Decoud]_257-decoud had no answer to make . It was not a position for argument , for a display of scruples or feelings . There were a thousand ways in which [a panic - stricken man]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} could make [himself]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} dangerous . It was evident that [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} could not be spoken to , reasoned with , or persuaded into a rational line of conduct . The story of [his]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} own escape demonstrated that clearly enough . [Decoud]_257-decoud thought that it was a thousand pities [the wretch had not died of fright]_{2909-the wretch had not died of fright} . [Nature]_440-nature , who had made [him]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} what [he]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} was , seemed to have calculated cruelly how much [he]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} could bear in the way of atrocious anguish without actually expiring . Some compassion was due to so much terror . [Decoud]_257-decoud , though imaginative enough for sympathy , resolved not to interfere with any action that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo would take . But [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did nothing . And the fate of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} remained suspended in the darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} at the mercy of events which could not be foreseen . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo , extending [his]_251-nostromo hand , put out the candle suddenly . It was to [Decoud]_257-decoud as if [[his]_251-nostromo companion]_{2841-his companion} had destroyed , by a single touch , the world of affairs , of loves , of revolution , where [his]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} complacent superiority analyzed fearlessly all motives and all passions , including [his]_{2908-a panic - stricken man} own . [He]_257-decoud gasped a little . [Decoud]_257-decoud was affected by the novelty of [his]_257-decoud position . Intellectually self - confident , [he]_257-decoud suffered from being deprived of the only weapon [he]_257-decoud could use with effect . No intelligence could penetrate the darkness of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} . There remained only one thing [he]_257-decoud was certain of , and that was the overweening vanity of [[his]_257-decoud companion]_{2841-his companion} . It was direct , uncomplicated , naive , and effectual . [Decoud]_257-decoud , who had been making use of [him]_251-nostromo , had tried to understand [[his]_257-decoud man]_{5984-his man} thoroughly . [He]_257-decoud had discovered a complete singleness of motive behind the varied manifestations of a consistent character . This was why [the man]_{543-the man} remained so astonishingly simple in the jealous greatness of [his]_{543-the man} conceit . And now there was a complication . It was evident that [he]_257-decoud resented having been given a task in which there were so many chances of failure . " [I]_257-decoud wonder , "_[257-decoud] thought [Decoud]_257-decoud , " how [he]_{543-the man} would behave if [I]_257-decoud were not here . "_[257-decoud] [He]_257-decoud heard [Nostromo]_251-nostromo mutter again , " No ! there is no room for fear on this lighter . Courage itself does not seem good enough . [I]_257-decoud have a good eye and a steady hand ; [no man]_{779-no man} can say [he]_{779-no man} ever saw [me]_257-decoud tired or uncertain what to do ; but [por Dios]_{350-por dios} , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , [I]_257-decoud have been sent out into this black calm on a business where neither a good eye , nor a steady hand , nor judgment are any use . . . . "_[257-decoud] [He]_257-decoud swore a string of oaths in Spanish and Italian under [his]_257-decoud breath . " Nothing but sheer desperation will do for this affair . "_[257-decoud] These words were in strange contrast to the prevailing peace - to this almost solid stillness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . A shower fell with an abrupt whispering sound all round [the boat]_{2809-the boat} , and [Decoud]_257-decoud took off [his]_257-decoud hat , and , letting [his]_257-decoud head get wet , felt greatly refreshed . Presently a steady little draught of air caressed [his]_257-decoud cheek . The lighter began to move , but the shower distanced it . The drops ceased to fall upon [his]_257-decoud head and hands , the whispering died out in the distance . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo emitted a grunt of satisfaction , and grasping the tiller , chirruped softly , as [sailors]_2917-sailors do , to encourage the wind . Never for the last three days had [Decoud]_257-decoud felt less the need for what [the Capataz]_251-nostromo would call desperation . " [I]_257-decoud fancy [I]_257-decoud hear another shower on the water , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud observed in a tone of quiet content . " [I]_257-decoud hope it will catch [us]_8588-us up . "_[257-decoud] [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ceased chirruping at once . " [You]_257-decoud hear another shower ? "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud said , doubtfully . A sort of thinning of the darkness seemed to have taken place , and [Decoud]_257-decoud could see now the outline of [[his]_257-decoud companion]_{2841-his companion} 's figure , and even the sail came out of the night like a square block of dense snow . The sound which [Decoud]_257-decoud had detected came along the water harshly . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo recognized that noise partaking of a hiss and a rustle which spreads out on all sides of [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} making [her]_{859-a steamer} way through a smooth water on a quiet night . It could be nothing else but [the captured transport with [troops]_7155-troops from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2920-the captured transport with troops from esmeralda} . [She]_{859-a steamer} carried no lights . The noise of [her]_{859-a steamer} steaming , growing louder every minute , would stop at times altogether , and then begin again abruptly , and sound startlingly nearer ; as if that invisible vessel , whose position could not be precisely guessed , were making straight for the lighter . [Meantime]_285-meantime , that last kept on sailing slowly and noiselessly before a breeze so faint that it was only by leaning over the side and feeling the water slip through [his]_257-decoud fingers that [Decoud]_257-decoud convinced [himself]_257-decoud [they]_2922-they were moving at all . [His]_257-decoud drowsy feeling had departed . [He]_257-decoud was glad to know that the lighter was moving . After so much stillness the noise of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} seemed uproarious and distracting . There was a weirdness in not being able to see [her]_{859-a steamer} . Suddenly all was still . [She]_{859-a steamer} had stopped , but so close to [them]_2922-they that the steam , blowing off , sent its rumbling vibration right over [their]_2922-they heads . " [They]_2922-they are trying to make out where [they]_2922-they are , "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud in a whisper . Again [he]_257-decoud leaned over and put [his]_257-decoud fingers into the water . " [We]_2922-they are moving quite smartly , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud informed [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . " [We]_2922-they seem to be crossing [her]_{859-a steamer} bows , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [the Capataz]_251-nostromo in a cautious tone . " But this is a blind game with death . Moving on is of no use . [We]_2922-they must n't be seen or heard . "_{[251-nostromo]} [His]_257-decoud whisper was hoarse with excitement . Of all [his]_257-decoud face there was nothing visible but a gleam of white eyeballs . [His]_257-decoud fingers gripped [Decoud]_257-decoud 's shoulder . " That is the only way to save this treasure from [this steamer]_{8589-this steamer} full of [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} . [Any other]_{8591-any other} would have carried lights . But [you]_257-decoud observe there is not a gleam to show [us]_2922-they where [she]_2924-her is . "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud stood as if paralyzed ; only [his]_257-decoud thoughts were wildly active . In the space of a second [he]_257-decoud remembered the desolate glance of [Antonia]_380-antonia as [he]_257-decoud left [her]_2924-her at the bedside of [[her]_2924-her father]_{632-her father} in [the gloomy house of [Avellanos]_{247-don jose}]_{2926-the gloomy house of avellanos} , with shuttered windows , but all the doors standing open , and deserted by all [the servants]_{2927-the servants} except [an old negro at the gate]_{2928-an old negro at the gate} . [He]_257-decoud remembered the [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} on [his]_257-decoud last visit , the arguments , the tones of [his]_257-decoud voice , the impenetrable attitude of [Charles]_{250-charles gould} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's face so blanched with anxiety and fatigue that [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes seemed to have changed colour , appearing nearly black by contrast . Even whole sentences of the proclamation which [he]_257-decoud meant to make [Barrios]_373-barrios issue from [[his]_257-decoud headquarters at [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{2929-his headquarters at cayta} as soon as [he]_257-decoud got [there]_5977-there passed through [his]_257-decoud mind ; the very germ of [the new State]_{642-the new state} , the Separationist proclamation which [he]_257-decoud had tried before [he]_257-decoud left to read hurriedly to [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , stretched out on [his]_257-decoud bed under the fixed gaze of [[his]_257-decoud daughter]_{7707-his daughter} . [God]_259-god knows whether [the old statesman]_{2933-the old statesman} had understood it ; [he]_257-decoud was unable to speak , but [he]_257-decoud had certainly lifted [his]_257-decoud arm off the coverlet ; [his]_257-decoud hand had moved as if to make the sign of the cross in the air , a gesture of blessing , of consent . [Decoud]_257-decoud had that very draft in [his]_257-decoud pocket , written in pencil on several loose sheets of paper , with the heavily - printed heading , " Administration of [the San Tome Silver Mine]_{6019-the san tome silver mine} . [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Republic of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{8593-republic of costaguana} . "_[257-decoud] [He]_257-decoud had written it furiously , snatching page after page on [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's table . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} had looked several times over [his]_257-decoud shoulder as [he]_257-decoud wrote ; but [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} , standing straddle - legged , would not even glance at it when it was finished . [He]_257-decoud had waved it away firmly . It must have been scorn , and not caution , since [he]_257-decoud never made a remark about the use of [the Administration]_{6735-the administration} 's paper for such a compromising document . And that showed [his]_257-decoud disdain , the true English disdain of common prudence , as if everything outside the range of [their]_2936-their own thoughts and feelings were unworthy of serious recognition . [Decoud]_257-decoud had the time in a second or two to become furiously angry with [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , and even resentful against [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in whose care , tacitly it is true , [he]_257-decoud had left the safety of [Antonia]_256-antonia . Better perish a thousand times than owe [your]_2937-your preservation to [such people]_{2938-such people} , [he]_257-decoud exclaimed mentally . The grip of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's fingers never removed from [his]_257-decoud shoulder , tightening fiercely , recalled [him]_257-decoud to [himself]_257-decoud . " The darkness is [[our]_8594-us friend]_{8595-our friend} , "_{[251-nostromo]} [the Capataz]_251-nostromo murmured into [his]_257-decoud ear . " [I]_257-decoud am going to lower the sail , and trust [our]_8594-us escape to [this black gulf]_{8596-this black gulf} . No eyes could make [us]_8594-us out lying silent with a naked mast . [I]_257-decoud will do it now , before [this steamer]_{8589-this steamer} closes still more upon [us]_8594-us . The faint creak of a block would betray [us]_8594-us and the San Tome treasure into the hands of [those thieves]_{8598-those thieves} . "_[257-decoud] [He]_257-decoud moved about as warily as a cat . [Decoud]_257-decoud heard no sound ; and it was only by the disappearance of the square blotch of darkness that [he]_257-decoud knew [the yard]_{7724-the yard} had come down , lowered as carefully as if it had been made of glass . Next moment [he]_257-decoud heard [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's quiet breathing by [his]_257-decoud side . " [You]_257-decoud had better not move at all from where [you]_257-decoud are , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , "_{[251-nostromo]} advised [the Capataz]_251-nostromo , earnestly . " [You]_257-decoud might stumble or displace something which would make a noise . The sweeps and the punting poles are lying about . Move not for [your]_257-decoud life . [Por Dios]_{350-por dios} , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud went on in a keen but friendly whisper , " [I]_257-decoud am so desperate that if [I]_257-decoud did n't know [your]_257-decoud worship to be [a man of courage , capable of standing stock still whatever happens]_{8599-a man of courage , capable of standing stock still whatever happens} , [I]_257-decoud would drive [my]_257-decoud knife into [your]_257-decoud heart . "_[257-decoud] A deathlike stillness surrounded the lighter . It was difficult to believe that there was near [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} full of [men with many pairs of eyes]_{2941-men with many pairs of eyes} peering from [her]_{859-a steamer} bridge for some hint of land in the night . [Her]_{859-a steamer} steam had ceased blowing off , and [she]_{859-a steamer} remained stopped too far off apparently for any other sound to reach the lighter . " Perhaps [you]_257-decoud would , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud began in a whisper . " However , [you]_257-decoud need not trouble . There are other things than the fear of [your]_257-decoud knife to keep [my]_257-decoud heart steady . It shall not betray [you]_257-decoud . Only , have [you]_257-decoud forgotten - "_[257-decoud] " [I]_251-nostromo spoke to [you]_257-decoud openly as to [a man as desperate as [myself]_251-nostromo]_{8600-a man as desperate as myself} , "_{[251-nostromo]} explained [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . " The silver must be saved from [the Monterists]_{441-the monterists} . [I]_251-nostromo told [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} three times that [I]_251-nostromo preferred to go alone . [I]_251-nostromo told [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} , too . It was in [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} . [They]_8602-they had sent for [me]_251-nostromo . [The ladies]_{7738-the ladies} were [there]_5977-there ; and when [I]_251-nostromo tried to explain why [I]_251-nostromo did not wish to have [you]_257-decoud with [me]_251-nostromo , [they]_8602-they promised [me]_251-nostromo , both of [them]_8602-they , great rewards for [your]_257-decoud safety . A strange way to talk to [a man [you]_257-decoud are sending out to an almost certain death]_{8605-a man you are sending out to an almost certain death} . [Those gentlefolk]_{8606-those gentlefolk} do not seem to have sense enough to understand what [they]_{8606-those gentlefolk} are giving [one]_994-one to do . [I]_251-nostromo told [them]_{8606-those gentlefolk} [I]_251-nostromo could do nothing for [you]_257-decoud . [You]_257-decoud would have been safer with [the bandit [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{2235-the bandit hernandez} . It would have been possible to ride out of [the town]_{877-the town} with no greater risk than a chance shot sent after [you]_257-decoud in the dark . But it was as if [they]_{8606-those gentlefolk} had been deaf . [I]_251-nostromo had to promise [I]_251-nostromo would wait for [you]_257-decoud under the harbour gate . [I]_251-nostromo did wait . And now because [you]_257-decoud are [a brave man]_{8585-a brave man} [you]_257-decoud are as safe as the silver . Neither more nor less . "_{[251-nostromo]} At that moment , as if by way of comment upon [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's words , [the invisible steamer]_{2942-the invisible steamer} went ahead at half speed only , as could be judged by the leisurely beat of [her]_{2942-the invisible steamer} propeller . The sound shifted its place markedly , but without coming nearer . It even grew a little more distant right abeam of the lighter , and then ceased again . " [They]_{8606-those gentlefolk} are trying for a sight of [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} , "_{[251-nostromo]} muttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , " in order to make for [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} in a straight line and seize [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} with the treasure in [it]_{908-the custom house} . Have [you]_257-decoud ever seen [the Commandant of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo ? [A handsome fellow , with a soft voice]_{8614-a handsome fellow , with a soft voice} . When [I]_251-nostromo first came [here]_5665-here [I]_251-nostromo used to see [him]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} in [the Calle]_{154-the calle} talking to [the senoritas]_{7391-the senoritas} at the windows of [the houses]_{7806-the houses} , and showing [his]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} white teeth all the time . But one of [[my]_251-nostromo Cargadores]_{8618-my cargadores} , who had been [a soldier]_{8619-a soldier} , told [me]_251-nostromo that [he]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} had once ordered [a man]_{771-a man} to be flayed alive in [the remote Campo]_{101-the campo} , where [he]_{771-a man} was sent recruiting amongst [the people of [the Estancias]_{174-the estancias}]_{8621-the people of the estancias} . It has never entered [his]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} head that [the Compania]_{175-the compania} had [a man capable of baffling [his]_{8613-the commandant of esmeralda} game]_{8622-a man capable of baffling his game} . "_{[251-nostromo]} The murmuring loquacity of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo disturbed [Decoud]_257-decoud like a hint of weakness . And yet , talkative resolution may be as genuine as grim silence . " [Sotillo]_442-sotillo is not baffled so far , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud said . " Have [you]_442-sotillo forgotten [that crazy man]_{8623-that crazy man} forward ? "_[257-decoud] [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had not forgotten [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . [He]_251-nostromo reproached [himself]_251-nostromo bitterly for not having visited the lighter carefully before leaving [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . [He]_251-nostromo reproached [himself]_251-nostromo for not having stabbed and flung [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} overboard at the very moment of discovery without even looking at [his]_{412-senor hirsch} face . That would have been consistent with the desperate character of the affair . Whatever happened , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was already baffled . Even if [that wretch , now as silent as death]_{2944-that wretch , now as silent as death} , did anything to betray the nearness of the lighter , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo - if [Sotillo]_442-sotillo it was in command of [the troops on board]_{2945-the troops on board} - would be still baffled of [his]_442-sotillo plunder . " [I]_251-nostromo have an axe in [my]_251-nostromo hand , "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo whispered , wrathfully , " that in three strokes would cut through the side down to the water 's edge . Moreover , each lighter has a plug in the stern , and [I]_251-nostromo know exactly where it is . [I]_251-nostromo feel it under the sole of [my]_251-nostromo foot . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Decoud]_257-decoud recognized the ring of genuine determination in the nervous murmurs , the vindictive excitement of [the famous Capataz]_{2946-the famous capataz} . Before [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} , guided by a shriek or two for there could be no more than that , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo said , gnashing [his]_251-nostromo teeth audibly , could find the lighter there would be plenty of time to sink this treasure tied up round [his]_257-decoud neck . The last words [he]_251-nostromo hissed into [Decoud]_257-decoud 's ear . [Decoud]_257-decoud said nothing . [He]_257-decoud was perfectly convinced . The usual characteristic quietness of [the man]_{543-the man} was gone . It was not equal to the situation as [he]_257-decoud conceived it . Something deeper , something unsuspected by [everyone]_{1784-everyone} , had come to the surface . [Decoud]_257-decoud , with careful movements , slipped off [his]_257-decoud overcoat and divested [himself]_257-decoud of [his]_257-decoud boots ; [he]_257-decoud did not consider [himself]_257-decoud bound in honour to sink with the treasure . [His]_257-decoud object was to get down to [Barrios]_373-barrios , in [Cayta]_23-cayta , as [the Capataz]_251-nostromo knew very well ; and [he]_257-decoud , too , meant , in [his]_257-decoud own way , to put into that attempt all the desperation of which [he]_257-decoud was capable . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo muttered , " True , true ! [You]_257-decoud are [a politician]_{8624-a politician} , [senor]_1479-senor . Rejoin [the army]_{6742-the army} , and start another revolution . "_{[251-nostromo]} [He]_251-nostromo pointed out , however , that there was [a little boat belonging to [every lighter]_{2951-every lighter} fit to carry [two men , if not more]_{2952-two men , if not more}]_{2950-a little boat belonging to every lighter fit to carry two men , if not more} . [Theirs]_2953-theirs was towing behind . Of that [Decoud]_257-decoud had not been aware . Of course , it was too dark to see , and it was only when [Nostromo]_251-nostromo put [his]_251-nostromo hand upon [its painter]_{2954-its painter} fastened to a cleat in the stern that [he]_251-nostromo experienced a full measure of relief . The prospect of finding [himself]_257-decoud in [the water]_{838-the water} and swimming , overwhelmed by ignorance and darkness , probably in a circle , till [he]_257-decoud sank from exhaustion , was revolting . The barren and cruel futility of such an end intimidated [his]_257-decoud affectation of careless pessimism . In comparison to it , the chance of being left floating in [a boat]_{8450-a boat} , exposed to thirst , hunger , discovery , imprisonment , execution , presented itself with an aspect of amenity worth securing even at the cost of some self - contempt . [He]_257-decoud did not accept [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's proposal that [he]_257-decoud should get into [the boat]_{2809-the boat} at once . " Something sudden may overwhelm [us]_8627-us , [senor]_1479-senor , "_{[251-nostromo]} [the Capataz]_251-nostromo remarked promising faithfully , at the same time , to let go [the painter]_{2958-the painter} at the moment when the necessity became manifest . But [Decoud]_257-decoud assured [him]_257-decoud lightly that [he]_257-decoud did not mean to take to [the boat]_{2809-the boat} till the very last moment , and that then [he]_257-decoud meant [the Capataz]_251-nostromo to come along , too . The darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} was no longer for [him]_257-decoud the end of all things . It was part of [a living world]_{2961-a living world} since , pervading [it]_{2961-a living world} , failure and death could be felt at [your]_2962-your elbow . And at the same time it was [a shelter]_{2963-a shelter} . [He]_257-decoud exulted in its impenetrable obscurity . " Like a wall , like a wall , "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud muttered to [himself]_257-decoud . The only thing which checked [his]_257-decoud confidence was the thought of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . Not to have bound and gagged [him]_{412-senor hirsch} seemed to [Decoud]_257-decoud now the height of improvident folly . As long as [the miserable creature]_{2964-the miserable creature} had the power to raise a yell [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was a constant danger . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} abject terror was mute now , but there was no saying from what cause it might suddenly find vent in shrieks . This very madness of fear which both [Decoud]_257-decoud and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had seen in the wild and irrational glances , and in the continuous twitchings of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} mouth , protected [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} from the cruel necessities of this desperate affair . The moment of silencing [him]_{412-senor hirsch} for ever had passed . As [Nostromo]_251-nostromo remarked , in answer to [Decoud]_257-decoud 's regrets , it was too late ! It could not be done without noise , especially in the ignorance of [the man]_{543-the man} 's exact position . Wherever [he]_{412-senor hirsch} had elected to crouch and tremble , it was too hazardous to go near [him]_{412-senor hirsch} . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} would begin probably to yell for mercy . It was much better to leave [him]_{412-senor hirsch} quite alone since [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was keeping so still . But to trust to [his]_{412-senor hirsch} silence became every moment a greater strain upon [Decoud]_257-decoud 's composure . " [I]_{412-senor hirsch} wish , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , [you]_251-nostromo had not let the right moment pass , "_{[412-senor hirsch]} [he]_{412-senor hirsch} murmured . " What ! To silence [him]_{412-senor hirsch} for ever ? [I]_{412-senor hirsch} thought it good to hear first how [he]_{412-senor hirsch} came to be [here]_5665-here . It was too strange . Who could imagine that it was all an accident ? Afterwards , [senor]_1479-senor , when [I]_{412-senor hirsch} saw [you]_1479-senor giving [him]_{412-senor hirsch} water to drink , [I]_{412-senor hirsch} could not do it . Not after [I]_{412-senor hirsch} had seen [you]_1479-senor holding up the can to [his]_{412-senor hirsch} lips as though [he]_{412-senor hirsch} were [[your]_1479-senor brother]_{2413-your brother} . [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , that sort of necessity must not be thought of too long . And yet it would have been no cruelty to take away from [him]_{412-senor hirsch} [his]_{412-senor hirsch} wretched life . It is nothing but fear . [Your]_1479-senor compassion saved [him]_{412-senor hirsch} then , [Don Martin]_257-decoud , and now it is too late . It could n't be done without noise . "_{[412-senor hirsch]} In [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} [they]_2967-they were keeping a perfect silence , and the stillness was so profound that [Decoud]_257-decoud felt as if the slightest sound conceivable must travel unchecked and audible to the end of [the world]_{525-the world} . What if [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} coughed or sneezed ? To feel [himself]_257-decoud at the mercy of such an idiotic contingency was too exasperating to be looked upon with irony . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , too , seemed to be getting restless . Was it possible , [he]_251-nostromo asked [himself]_251-nostromo , that [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} , finding the night too dark altogether , intended to remain stopped where [she]_{7633-the steamer} was till daylight ? [He]_251-nostromo began to think that this , after all , was the real danger . [He]_251-nostromo was afraid that the darkness , which was [his]_251-nostromo protection , would , in the end , cause [his]_251-nostromo undoing . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , as [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had surmised , was in command on board [the transport]_{2970-the transport} . The events of the last forty - eight hours in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco were not known to [him]_442-sotillo ; neither was [he]_442-sotillo aware that [the telegraphist in [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{2971-the telegraphist in esmeralda} had managed to warn [[his]_442-sotillo colleague in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{2972-his colleague in sulaco} . Like [a good many officers of [the troops garrisoning [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{2974-the troops garrisoning the province}]_{2973-a good many officers of the troops garrisoning the province} , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had been influenced in [his]_442-sotillo adoption of the Ribierist cause by the belief that it had the enormous wealth of the Gould Concession on [its]_2976-its side . [He]_442-sotillo had been [one of [the frequenters of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{2978-the frequenters of the casa gould} , where [he]_442-sotillo had aired [his]_442-sotillo Blanco convictions and [his]_442-sotillo ardour for reform before [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , casting frank , honest glances towards [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} and [Antonia]_380-antonia the while . [He]_442-sotillo was known to belong to [a good family]_{2979-a good family} persecuted and impoverished during the tyranny of [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento}]_{2977-one of the frequenters of the casa gould , where he had aired his blanco convictions and his ardour for reform before don jose avellanos , casting frank , honest glances towards mrs. gould and antonia the while . he was known to belong to a good family persecuted and impoverished during the tyranny of guzman bento} . The opinions [he]_442-sotillo expressed appeared eminently natural and proper in [a man of [his]_442-sotillo parentage]_{2980-a man of his parentage} and antecedents . And [he]_442-sotillo was not [a deceiver]_{2981-a deceiver} ; it was perfectly natural for [him]_442-sotillo to express elevated sentiments while [his]_442-sotillo whole faculties were taken up with what seemed then a solid and practical notion - the notion that [the husband of [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia]_{2982-the husband of antonia avellanos} would be , naturally , [the intimate friend of the Gould Concession]_{2983-the intimate friend of the gould concession} . [He]_442-sotillo even pointed this out to [Anzani]_381-anzani once , when negotiating the sixth or seventh small loan in [the gloomy , damp apartment with enormous iron bars]_{2984-the gloomy , damp apartment with enormous iron bars} , behind [the principal shop in the whole row under [the Arcades]_{8173-the arcades}]_{2985-the principal shop in the whole row under the arcades} . [He]_442-sotillo hinted to [the universal shopkeeper]_{2987-the universal shopkeeper} at the excellent terms [he]_442-sotillo was on with [the emancipated senorita , who was like [a sister to [the Englishwoman]_{2990-the englishwoman}]_{2989-a sister to the englishwoman}]_{2988-the emancipated senorita , who was like a sister to the englishwoman} . [He]_442-sotillo would advance one leg and put [his]_442-sotillo arms akimbo , posing for [Anzani]_381-anzani 's inspection , and fixing [him]_442-sotillo with a haughty stare . " Look , [miserable shopkeeper]_{8632-miserable shopkeeper} ! How can [a man like [me]_442-sotillo]_{1857-a man like me} fail with [any woman]_{8634-any woman} , let alone [an emancipated girl]_{8635-an emancipated girl} living in scandalous freedom ? "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo seemed to say . [His]_442-sotillo manner in the [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} was , of course , very different - devoid of all truculence , and even slightly mournful . Like [most of [[his]_442-sotillo countrymen]_{5957-his countrymen}]_{2991-most of his countrymen} , [he]_442-sotillo was carried away by the sound of fine words , especially if uttered by [himself]_442-sotillo . [He]_442-sotillo had no convictions of any sort upon anything except as to the irresistible power of [his]_442-sotillo personal advantages . But that was so firm that even [Decoud]_257-decoud 's appearance in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and [his]_442-sotillo intimacy with [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} and [the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , did not disquiet [him]_442-sotillo . On the contrary , [he]_442-sotillo tried to make friends with [that rich Costaguanero from [Europe]_16-europe]_{2993-that rich costaguanero from europe} in the hope of borrowing a large sum by - and - by . The only guiding motive of [his]_442-sotillo life was to get money for the satisfaction of [his]_442-sotillo expensive tastes , which [he]_442-sotillo indulged recklessly , having no self - control . [He]_442-sotillo imagined [himself]_442-sotillo [a master of intrigue]_{2994-a master of intrigue} , but [his]_442-sotillo corruption was as simple as an animal instinct . At times , in solitude , [he]_442-sotillo had [his]_442-sotillo moments of ferocity , and also on such occasions as , for instance , when alone in [a room with [Anzani]_381-anzani trying to get a loan]_{2995-a room with anzani trying to get a loan} . [He]_442-sotillo had talked [himself]_442-sotillo into the command of [the Esmeralda garrison]_{8414-the esmeralda garrison} . [That small seaport]_{2997-that small seaport} had [its]_{2997-that small seaport} importance as [the station of [the main submarine cable connecting [the Occidental Provinces]_{3000-the occidental provinces} with [the outer world]_{8332-the outer world}]_{2999-the main submarine cable connecting the occidental provinces with the outer world} , and [the junction with [it]_{2999-the main submarine cable connecting the occidental provinces with the outer world} of the [Sulaco]_5-sulaco branch]_{3002-the junction with it of the sulaco branch}]_{2998-the station of the main submarine cable connecting the occidental provinces with the outer world , and the junction with it of the sulaco branch} . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} proposed [him]_442-sotillo , and [Barrios]_373-barrios , with a rude and jeering guffaw , had said , " Oh , let [Sotillo]_442-sotillo go . [He]_442-sotillo is [a very good man to keep guard over the cable]_{8636-a very good man to keep guard over the cable} , and [the ladies of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{8637-the ladies of esmeralda} ought to have [their]_{8637-the ladies of esmeralda} turn . "_{[373-barrios]} [Barrios]_373-barrios , [an indubitably brave man]_{3003-an indubitably brave man} , had no great opinion of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . It was through the Esmeralda cable alone that [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} could be kept in constant touch with [the great financier , whose tacit approval made the strength of the Ribierist movement]_{3005-the great financier , whose tacit approval made the strength of the ribierist movement} . [This movement]_{3006-this movement} had [its adversaries even there]_{3007-its adversaries even there} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo governed [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda with repressive severity till the adverse course of events upon the distant theatre of civil war forced upon [him]_442-sotillo the reflection that , after all , [the great silver mine]_{7999-the great silver mine} was fated to become the spoil of [the victors]_{3009-the victors} . But caution was necessary . [He]_442-sotillo began by assuming a dark and mysterious attitude towards [the faithful Ribierist municipality of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{3010-the faithful ribierist municipality of esmeralda} . Later on , the information that [the commandant]_{3011-the commandant} was holding assemblies of [officers]_{3012-officers} in the dead of night which had leaked out somehow caused [those gentlemen]_{2175-those gentlemen} to neglect [their]_{2175-those gentlemen} civil duties altogether , and remain shut up in [[their]_{2175-those gentlemen} houses]_{3014-their houses} . Suddenly one day all the letters from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by [the overland courier]_{3015-the overland courier} were carried off by [a file of [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} from [the post office]_{3018-the post office}]_{3016-a file of soldiers from the post office} to [the Commandancia]_{176-the commandancia} , without disguise , concealment , or apology . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had heard through [Cayta]_23-cayta of the final defeat of [Ribiera]_427-ribiera . This was the first open sign of the change in [his]_442-sotillo convictions . [Presently notorious democrats , who had been living till then in constant fear of arrest , leg irons , and even floggings]_{3019-presently notorious democrats , who had been living till then in constant fear of arrest , leg irons , and even floggings} , could be observed going in and out at the great door of [the Commandancia]_{176-the commandancia} , where the horses of [the orderlies]_{3020-the orderlies} doze under [their]_{2175-those gentlemen} heavy saddles , while [the men , in ragged uniforms and pointed straw hats]_{3021-the men , in ragged uniforms and pointed straw hats} , lounge on a bench , with [their]_{3021-the men , in ragged uniforms and pointed straw hats} naked feet stuck out beyond the strip of shade ; and [a sentry]_{3022-a sentry} , in a red baize coat with holes at the elbows , stands at the top of the steps glaring haughtily at [the common people]_{6201-the common people} , who uncover [their]_{6201-the common people} heads to [him]_442-sotillo as [they]_{6201-the common people} pass . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's ideas did not soar above the care for [his]_442-sotillo personal safety and the chance of plundering [the town]_{877-the town} in [his]_442-sotillo charge , but [he]_442-sotillo feared that such a late adhesion would earn but scant gratitude from [the victors]_{3009-the victors} . [He]_442-sotillo had believed just a little too long in the power of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . The seized correspondence had confirmed [his]_442-sotillo previous information of a large amount of silver ingots lying in [the Sulaco Custom House]_{3027-the sulaco custom house} . To gain possession of it would be a clear [Monterist]_{372-monterist} move ; a sort of service that would have to be rewarded . With the silver in [his]_442-sotillo hands [he]_442-sotillo could make terms for [himself]_442-sotillo and [[his]_442-sotillo soldiers]_{3028-his soldiers} . [He]_442-sotillo was aware neither of the riots , nor of [the President]_{1672-the president} 's escape to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco and the close pursuit led by [[Montero]_{428-pedro montero} 's brother]_{8271-montero 's brother} , [the guerrillero]_{1976-the guerrillero} . The game seemed in [his]_442-sotillo own hands . The initial moves were the seizure of [the cable telegraph office]_{3032-the cable telegraph office} and the securing of [the Government steamer lying in]_{3033-the government steamer lying in} [the narrow creek which is [the harbour of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{3035-the harbour of esmeralda}]_{3034-the narrow creek which is the harbour of esmeralda} . The last was effected without difficulty by [a company of [soldiers swarming with a rush]_{3037-soldiers swarming with a rush} over [the gangways]_{3038-the gangways} as [she]_3039-she lay alongside [the quay]_{3040-the quay}]_{3036-a company of soldiers swarming with a rush over the gangways as she lay alongside the quay} ; but [the lieutenant]_{3041-the lieutenant} charged with the duty of arresting [the telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} halted on the way before [the only cafe in [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{3043-the only cafe in esmeralda} , where [he]_{3041-the lieutenant} distributed some brandy to [[his]_{3041-the lieutenant} men]_{2624-his men} , and refreshed [himself]_{3041-the lieutenant} at the expense of [the owner]_{3045-the owner} , [a known Ribierist]_{3046-a known ribierist} . [The whole party]_{3047-the whole party} became intoxicated , and proceeded on [their]_{3047-the whole party} mission up [the street]_{1069-the street} yelling and firing random shots at the windows . This little festivity , which might have turned out dangerous to [the telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} 's life , enabled [him]_{3041-the lieutenant} in the end to send [his]_{3041-the lieutenant} warning to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [The lieutenant]_{3041-the lieutenant} , staggering [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} with a drawn sabre , was before long kissing [him]_{3041-the lieutenant} on both cheeks in one of those swift changes of mood peculiar to a state of drunkenness . [He]_{3041-the lieutenant} clasped [the telegraphist]_{2382-the telegraphist} close round the neck , assuring [him]_{3041-the lieutenant} that [all the officers of [the Esmeralda garrison]_{8414-the esmeralda garrison}]_{3053-all the officers of the esmeralda garrison} were going to be made [colonels]_{3055-colonels} , while tears of happiness streamed down [his]_{3041-the lieutenant} sodden face . Thus it came about that [the town major]_{3056-the town major} , coming along later , found [the whole party]_{3047-the whole party} sleeping on the stairs and in [passages]_{3058-passages} , and [the telegraphist who scorned this chance of escape]_{3059-the telegraphist who scorned this chance of escape} very busy clicking the key of the transmitter . [The major]_{3060-the major} led [him]_{3041-the lieutenant} away bareheaded , with [his]_{3060-the major} hands tied behind [his]_{3060-the major} back , but concealed the truth from [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , who remained in ignorance of the warning despatched to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} was not [the man to let any sort of darkness stand in the way of the planned surprise]_{3062-the man to let any sort of darkness stand in the way of the planned surprise} . It appeared to [him]_442-sotillo a dead certainty ; [his]_442-sotillo heart was set upon [his]_442-sotillo object with an ungovernable , childlike impatience . Ever since [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} had rounded [Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala} , to enter the deeper shadow of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} , [he]_442-sotillo had remained on [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} in [a group of officers as excited as [himself]_442-sotillo]_{3066-a group of officers as excited as himself} . Distracted between the coaxings and menaces of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo and [[his]_442-sotillo Staff]_{3067-his staff} , [the miserable commander of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer}]_{3068-the miserable commander of the steamer} kept [her]_{7633-the steamer} moving with as much prudence as [they]_3070-they would let [him]_442-sotillo exercise . [Some of [them]_3070-they]_{3071-some of them} had been drinking heavily , no doubt ; but the prospect of laying hands on so much wealth made [them]_{3071-some of them} absurdly foolhardy , and , at the same time , extremely anxious . [The old major of [the battalion]_{3073-the battalion}]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} , [a stupid , suspicious man , who had never been afloat in [his]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} life]_{3074-a stupid , suspicious man , who had never been afloat in his life} , distinguished [himself]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} by putting out suddenly the binnacle light , the only one allowed on board for the necessities of navigation . [He]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} could not understand of what use it could be for finding the way . To the vehement protestations of [[the ship]_{5996-the ship} 's captain]_{3076-the ship 's captain} , [he]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} stamped [his]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} foot and tapped the handle of [his]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} sword . " Aha ! [I]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} have unmasked [you]_{3076-the ship 's captain} , "_{[3072-the old major of the battalion]} [he]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} cried , triumphantly . " [You]_{3076-the ship 's captain} are tearing [your]_{3076-the ship 's captain} hair from despair at [my]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} acuteness . Am [I]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} [a child]_{8638-a child} to believe that a light in that brass box can show [you]_{3076-the ship 's captain} where [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} is ? [I]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} am [an old soldier]_{1488-an old soldier} , [I]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} am . [I]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} can smell [a traitor a league off]_{8641-a traitor a league off} . [You]_{3076-the ship 's captain} wanted that gleam to betray [our]_8642-our approach to [[your]_{3076-the ship 's captain} friend]_{1807-your friend} [the Englishman]_{444-the englishman} . A thing like that show [you]_{3076-the ship 's captain} the way ! What a miserable lie ! [Que picardia]_{178-que picardia} ! [[You]_{3076-the ship 's captain} [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [people]_5626-people]_{8644-you sulaco people} are all in the pay of [those foreigners]_{8646-those foreigners} . [You]_{3076-the ship 's captain} deserve to be run through the body with [my]_{3072-the old major of the battalion} sword . "_{[3072-the old major of the battalion]} [Other officers]_{3077-other officers} , crowding round , tried to calm [his]_3078-his indignation , repeating persuasively , " No , no ! This is an appliance of [the mariners]_{8647-the mariners} , [major]_8648-major . This is no treachery . "_{[3072-the old major of the battalion]} [The captain of [the transport]_{2970-the transport}]_{3079-the captain of the transport} flung [himself]_{3079-the captain of the transport} face downwards on [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} , and refused to rise . " Put an end to [me]_{3079-the captain of the transport} at once , "_{[3079-the captain of the transport]} [he]_{3079-the captain of the transport} repeated in a stifled voice . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had to interfere . The uproar and confusion on [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} became so great that [the helmsman]_{3083-the helmsman} fled from the wheel . [He]_{3083-the helmsman} took refuge in [the engine - room]_{3084-the engine - room} , and alarmed [the engineers]_{7703-the engineers} , who , disregarding the threats of [the soldiers set on guard over [them]_{7703-the engineers}]_{3086-the soldiers set on guard over them} , stopped the engines , protesting that [they]_{7703-the engineers} would rather be shot than run the risk of being drowned down below . This was the first time [Nostromo]_251-nostromo and [Decoud]_257-decoud heard [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} stop . After order had been restored , and the binnacle lamp relighted , [she]_3088-she went ahead again , passing wide of the lighter in [her]_3088-she search for [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} . [The group]_{7700-the group} could not be made out , and , at the pitiful entreaties of [the captain]_{3090-the captain} , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo allowed the engines to be stopped again to wait for one of those periodical lightenings of darkness caused by the shifting of the cloud canopy spread above [the waters of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{3091-the waters of the gulf} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , on [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} , muttered from time to time angrily to [the captain]_{3090-the captain} . [The other]_{937-the other} , in an apologetic and cringing tone , begged [su]_445-su merced [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} to take into consideration the limitations put upon human faculties by the darkness of the night . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo swelled with rage and impatience . It was the chance of a lifetime . " If [your]_{937-the other} eyes are of no more use to [you]_{937-the other} than this , [I]_442-sotillo shall have them put out , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo yelled . [The captain of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer}]_{3097-the captain of the steamer} made no answer , for just then the mass of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} loomed up darkly after a passing shower , then vanished , as if swept away by a wave of greater obscurity preceding another downpour . This was enough for [him]_442-sotillo . In the voice of [a man come back to life]_{3099-a man come back to life} again , [he]_442-sotillo informed [Sotillo]_442-sotillo that in an hour [he]_442-sotillo would be alongside [the Sulaco wharf]_{3100-the sulaco wharf} . [The ship]_{5996-the ship} was put then full speed on the course , and a great bustle of preparation for landing arose among [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} on [[her]_{5996-the ship} deck]_{3103-her deck} . It was heard distinctly by [Decoud]_257-decoud and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [The Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} understood its meaning . [They]_3105-they had made out [the Isabels]_{8575-the isabels} , and were going on now in a straight line for [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [He]_442-sotillo judged that [they]_3105-they would pass close ; but believed that lying still like this , with the sail lowered , the lighter could not be seen . " No , not even if [they]_3105-they rubbed sides with [us]_3105-they , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo muttered . The rain began to fall again ; first like a wet mist , then with a heavier touch , thickening into a smart , perpendicular downpour ; and the hiss and thump of [the approaching steamer]_{3107-the approaching steamer} was coming extremely near . [Decoud]_257-decoud , with [his]_257-decoud eyes full of water , and lowered head , asked [himself]_257-decoud how long it would be before [she]_{5996-the ship} drew past , when unexpectedly [he]_257-decoud felt a lurch . An inrush of foam broke swishing over the stern , simultaneously with a crack of timbers and a staggering shock . [He]_257-decoud had the impression of an angry hand laying hold of the lighter and dragging it along to destruction . The shock , of course , had knocked [him]_257-decoud down , and [he]_257-decoud found [himself]_257-decoud rolling in a lot of water at the bottom of the lighter . A violent churning went on alongside ; a strange and amazed voice cried out something above [him]_257-decoud in the night . [He]_257-decoud heard a piercing shriek for help from [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . [He]_257-decoud kept [his]_257-decoud teeth hard set all the time . It was a collision ! [The steamer]_{7633-the steamer} had struck the lighter obliquely , heeling [her]_{5996-the ship} over till [she]_{5996-the ship} was half swamped , starting some of [her]_{5996-the ship} timbers , and swinging [her]_{5996-the ship} head parallel to [her]_{5996-the ship} own course with the force of the blow . The shock of it on board of [her]_{5996-the ship} was hardly perceptible . All the violence of that collision was , as usual , felt only on board [the smaller craft]_{3109-the smaller craft} . Even [Nostromo]_251-nostromo [himself]_251-nostromo thought that this was perhaps the end of [his]_251-nostromo desperate adventure . [He]_251-nostromo , too , had been flung away from [the long tiller]_{3110-the long tiller} , which took charge in the lurch . Next moment [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} would have passed on , leaving the lighter to sink or swim after having shouldered [her]_{5996-the ship} thus out of [her]_{5996-the ship} way , and without even getting a glimpse of [her]_{5996-the ship} form , had it not been that , being deeply laden with stores and the great number of [people on board]_{3112-people on board} , [her]_{5996-the ship} anchor was low enough to hook itself into one of the wire shrouds of the lighter 's mast . For the space of two or three gasping breaths that new rope held against the sudden strain . It was this that gave [Decoud]_257-decoud the sensation of the snatching pull , dragging the lighter away to destruction . The cause of it , of course , was inexplicable to [him]_251-nostromo . The whole thing was so sudden that [he]_251-nostromo had no time to think . But all [his]_251-nostromo sensations were perfectly clear ; [he]_251-nostromo had kept complete possession of [himself]_251-nostromo ; in fact , [he]_251-nostromo was even pleasantly aware of that calmness at the very moment of being pitched head first over the transom , to struggle on [his]_251-nostromo back in a lot of water . [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's shriek [he]_251-nostromo had heard and recognized while [he]_251-nostromo was regaining [his]_251-nostromo feet , always with that mysterious sensation of being dragged headlong through the darkness . Not a word , not a cry escaped [him]_251-nostromo ; [he]_251-nostromo had no time to see anything ; and following upon the despairing screams for help , the dragging motion ceased so suddenly that [he]_251-nostromo staggered forward with open arms and fell against the pile of the treasure boxes . [He]_251-nostromo clung to them instinctively , in the vague apprehension of being flung about again ; and immediately [he]_251-nostromo heard another lot of shrieks for help , prolonged and despairing , not near [him]_251-nostromo at all , but unaccountably in the distance , away from the lighter altogether , as if some spirit in the night were mocking at [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's terror and despair . Then all was still - as still as when [you]_3113-you wake up in [your]_3113-you bed in [a dark room]_{3114-a dark room} from a bizarre and agitated dream . The lighter rocked slightly ; the rain was still falling . Two groping hands took hold of [his]_251-nostromo bruised sides from behind , and [the Capataz]_251-nostromo 's voice whispered , in [his]_251-nostromo ear , " Silence , for [your]_251-nostromo life ! Silence ! [The steamer]_{7633-the steamer} has stopped . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Decoud]_257-decoud listened . [The gulf]_{689-the gulf} was dumb . [He]_251-nostromo felt the water nearly up to [his]_251-nostromo knees . " Are [we]_8650-we sinking ? "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo asked in a faint breath . " [I]_251-nostromo do n't know , "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo breathed back to [him]_251-nostromo . " [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , make not the slightest sound . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , when ordered forward by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , had not returned into [his]_{412-senor hirsch} first hiding - place . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} had fallen near the mast , and had no strength to rise ; moreover , [he]_{412-senor hirsch} feared to move . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} had given [himself]_{412-senor hirsch} up for dead , but not on any rational grounds . It was simply a cruel and terrifying feeling . Whenever [he]_{412-senor hirsch} tried to think what would become of [him]_{412-senor hirsch} [his]_{412-senor hirsch} teeth would start chattering violently . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} was too absorbed in the utter misery of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} fear to take notice of anything . Though [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was stifling under the lighter 's sail which [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had unwittingly lowered on top of [him]_{412-senor hirsch} , [he]_{412-senor hirsch} did not even dare to put out [his]_{412-senor hirsch} head till the very moment of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} striking . Then , indeed , [he]_{412-senor hirsch} leaped right out , spurred on to new miracles of bodily vigour by this new shape of danger . The inrush of water when the lighter heeled over unsealed [his]_{412-senor hirsch} lips . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} shriek , " Save [me]_{412-senor hirsch} ! "_{[412-senor hirsch]} was the first distinct warning of the collision for [the people on board [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer}]_{3117-the people on board the steamer} . Next moment the wire shroud parted , and the released anchor swept over the lighter 's forecastle . It came against the breast of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , who simply seized hold of it , without in the least knowing what it was , but curling [his]_{412-senor hirsch} arms and legs upon the part above the fluke with an invincible , unreasonable tenacity . The lighter yawed off wide , and [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} , moving on , carried [him]_{412-senor hirsch} away , clinging hard , and shouting for help . It was some time , however , after [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} had stopped that [his]_{412-senor hirsch} position was discovered . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} sustained yelping for help seemed to come from [somebody swimming in the water]_{3121-somebody swimming in the water} . At last [a couple of men]_{3122-a couple of men} went over the bows and hauled [him]_{412-senor hirsch} on board . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} was carried straight off to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo on [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} examination confirmed the impression that [some craft]_{3124-some craft} had been run over and sunk , but it was impracticable on such a dark night to look for the positive proof of floating wreckage . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was more anxious than ever now to enter [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} without loss of time ; the idea that [he]_442-sotillo had destroyed the principal object of [his]_442-sotillo expedition was too intolerable to be accepted . This feeling made the story [he]_442-sotillo had heard appear the more incredible . [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , after being beaten a little for telling lies , was thrust into [the chartroom]_{3126-the chartroom} . But [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was beaten only a little . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} tale had taken the heart out of [[Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's Staff]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} , though [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} all repeated round [[their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} chief]_{6977-their chief} , " Impossible ! impossible ! "_{[3127-sotillo 's staff]} with the exception of [the old major]_{6798-the old major} , who triumphed gloomily . " [I]_{6798-the old major} told [you]_442-sotillo ; [I]_{6798-the old major} told [you]_442-sotillo , "_{[6798-the old major]} [he]_{6798-the old major} mumbled . " [I]_{6798-the old major} could smell some treachery , some diableria a league off . "_{[6798-the old major]} Meantime , [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} had kept on [her]_{7633-the steamer} way towards [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , where only the truth of that matter could be ascertained . [Decoud]_257-decoud and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo heard the loud churning of [her]_{7633-the steamer} propeller diminish and die out ; and then , with no useless words , busied [themselves]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} in making for [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} . The last shower had brought with it a gentle but steady breeze . The danger was not over yet , and there was no time for talk . The lighter was leaking like a sieve . [They]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} splashed in the water at every step . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo put into [Decoud]_257-decoud 's hands the handle of the pump which was fitted at the side aft , and at once , without question or remark , [Decoud]_257-decoud began to pump in utter forgetfulness of every desire but that of keeping the treasure afloat . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo hoisted the sail , flew back to the tiller , pulled at the sheet like mad . The short flare of a match [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} had been kept dry in a tight tin box , though [the man]_{543-the man} [himself]_{543-the man} was completely wet , disclosed to the toiling [Decoud]_257-decoud the eagerness of [his]_{543-the man} face , bent low over the box of the compass , and the attentive stare of [his]_{543-the man} eyes . [He]_{543-the man} knew now where [he]_{543-the man} was , and [he]_{543-the man} hoped to run the sinking lighter ashore in the shallow cove where [the high , cliff - like end of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{3132-the high , cliff - like end of the great isabel} is divided in two equal parts by [a deep and overgrown ravine]_{3133-a deep and overgrown ravine} . [Decoud]_257-decoud pumped without intermission . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo steered without relaxing for a second the intense , peering effort of [his]_251-nostromo stare . Each of [them]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} was as if utterly alone with [his]_251-nostromo task . It did not occur to [them]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} to speak . There was nothing in common between [them]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} but the knowledge that the damaged lighter must be slowly but surely sinking . In that knowledge , which was like the crucial test of [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} desires , [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} seemed to have become completely estranged , as if [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} had discovered in the very shock of the collision that the loss of the lighter would not mean the same thing to [them]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} both . This common danger brought [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} differences in aim , in view , in character , and in position , into absolute prominence in the private vision of [each]_2190-each . There was no bond of conviction , of common idea ; [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} were merely [two adventurers pursuing each [his]_251-nostromo own adventure]_{3135-two adventurers pursuing each his own adventure} , involved in the same imminence of deadly peril . Therefore [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} had nothing to say to [each other]_{5796-each other} . But this peril , this only incontrovertible truth in which [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} shared , seemed to act as an inspiration to [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} mental and bodily powers . There was certainly something almost miraculous in the way [the Capataz]_251-nostromo made [the cove]_{3137-the cove} with nothing but the shadowy hint of [the island]_{786-the island} 's shape and the vague gleam of [a small sandy strip]_{3139-a small sandy strip} for [a guide]_{3140-a guide} . Where [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} opens between [the cliffs]_{3142-the cliffs} , and [a slender , shallow rivulet]_{3143-a slender , shallow rivulet} meanders out of the bushes to lose itself in [the sea]_{698-the sea} , [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter} was run ashore ; and [the two men , with a taciturn , undaunted energy]_{3146-the two men , with a taciturn , undaunted energy} , began to discharge [her]_3147-her precious freight , carrying each ox - hide box up the bed of the rivulet beyond the bushes to [a hollow place which the caving in of the soil had made below the roots of a large tree]_{3148-a hollow place which the caving in of the soil had made below the roots of a large tree} . [Its]_{2862-the lighter} big smooth trunk leaned like a falling column far over [the trickle of water running amongst the loose stones]_{3149-the trickle of water running amongst the loose stones} . A couple of years before [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had spent a whole Sunday , all alone , exploring [the island]_{786-the island} . [He]_251-nostromo explained this to [Decoud]_257-decoud after [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} task was done , and [they]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} sat , weary in every limb , with [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} legs hanging down the low bank , and [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} backs against the tree , like [a pair of blind men aware of [each other]_{5796-each other} and [their]_{3127-sotillo 's staff} surroundings]_{3151-a pair of blind men aware of each other and their surroundings} by some indefinable sixth sense . " Yes , "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo repeated , " [I]_251-nostromo never forget [a place [I]_251-nostromo have carefully looked at once]_{8651-a place i have carefully looked at once} . "_{[251-nostromo]} [He]_251-nostromo spoke slowly , almost lazily , as if there had been a whole leisurely life before [him]_251-nostromo , instead of the scanty two hours before daylight . The existence of the treasure , barely concealed in [this improbable spot]_{3153-this improbable spot} , laid a burden of secrecy upon every contemplated step , upon every intention and plan of future conduct . [He]_251-nostromo felt the partial failure of this desperate affair entrusted to the great reputation [he]_251-nostromo had known how to make for [himself]_251-nostromo . However , it was also a partial success . [His]_251-nostromo vanity was half appeased . [His]_251-nostromo nervous irritation had subsided . " [You]_257-decoud never know what may be of use , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo pursued with [his]_251-nostromo usual quietness of tone and manner . " [I]_251-nostromo spent a whole miserable Sunday in exploring [this crumb of land]_{8652-this crumb of land} . "_{[251-nostromo]} " A misanthropic sort of occupation , "_[257-decoud] muttered [Decoud]_257-decoud , viciously . " [You]_257-decoud had no money , [I]_257-decoud suppose , to gamble with , and to fling about amongst [the girls]_{2127-the girls} in [[your]_257-decoud usual haunts]_{8654-your usual haunts} , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . "_[257-decoud] " E vero ! "_{[2385-the capataz]} exclaimed [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} , surprised into the use of [his]_{2385-the capataz} native tongue by so much perspicacity . " [I]_{2385-the capataz} had not ! Therefore [I]_{2385-the capataz} did not want to go amongst [those beggarly people]_{8655-those beggarly people} accustomed to [my]_{2385-the capataz} generosity . It is looked for from [the Capataz of the Cargadores]_{2151-the capataz of the cargadores} , who are [the rich men]_{8657-the rich men} , and , as it were , [the Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} amongst [the common people]_{6201-the common people} . [I]_{2385-the capataz} do n't care for cards but as a pastime ; and as to [those girls that boast of having opened [their]_{8659-those girls that boast of having opened their doors to my knock} doors to [my]_{2385-the capataz} knock]_{8659-those girls that boast of having opened their doors to my knock} , [you]_8660-you know [I]_{2385-the capataz} would n't look at [any one of [them]_{8659-those girls that boast of having opened their doors to my knock}]_{8661-any one of them} twice except for what [the people]_{605-the people} would say . [They]_{8659-those girls that boast of having opened their doors to my knock} are queer , [the good people of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{8663-the good people of sulaco} , and [I]_{2385-the capataz} have got much useful information simply by listening patiently to the talk of [the women that [everybody]_{882-everybody} believed [I]_{2385-the capataz} was in love with]_{8664-the women that everybody believed i was in love with} . [Poor Teresa]_433-senora could never understand that . On that particular Sunday , [senor]_1479-senor , [she]_433-senora scolded so that [I]_{2385-the capataz} went out of [the house]_{969-the house} swearing that [I]_{2385-the capataz} would never darken [their]_{8659-those girls that boast of having opened their doors to my knock} door again unless to fetch away [my]_{2385-the capataz} hammock and [my]_{2385-the capataz} chest of clothes . [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , there is nothing more exasperating than to hear [a woman [you]_{412-senor hirsch} respect]_{8668-a woman you respect} rail against [your]_{412-senor hirsch} good reputation when [you]_{412-senor hirsch} have not a single brass coin in [your]_{412-senor hirsch} pocket . [I]_{2385-the capataz} untied one of [the small boats]_{8669-the small boats} and pulled [myself]_{2385-the capataz} out of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} with nothing but three cigars in [my]_{2385-the capataz} pocket to help [me]_{2385-the capataz} spend the day on [this island]_{8671-this island} . But [the water of this rivulet [you]_{412-senor hirsch} hear under [your]_{412-senor hirsch} feet]_{8672-the water of this rivulet you hear under your feet} is cool and sweet and good , [senor]_1479-senor , both before and after a smoke . "_{[2385-the capataz]} [He]_3155-he was silent for a while , then added reflectively , " That was the first Sunday after [I]_3156-his brought down the white - whiskered English rico all the way down [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} from [the Paramo]_{162-the paramo} on [the top of [the Entrada Pass]_{179-the entrada pass}]_{8675-the top of the entrada pass} - and in [the coach]_{8676-the coach} , too ! [No coach]_{8677-no coach} had gone up or down [that mountain road]_{8678-that mountain road} within the memory of [man]_718-man , [senor]_1479-senor , till [I]_3156-his brought [this one]_{1898-this one} down in charge of fifty peons working like [one man with ropes , pickaxes , and poles]_{8682-one man with ropes , pickaxes , and poles} under [my]_3156-his direction . That was [the rich Englishman who , as [people]_5626-people say , pays for the making of [this railway]_{8685-this railway}]_{8683-the rich englishman who , as people say , pays for the making of this railway} . [He]_{8683-the rich englishman who , as people say , pays for the making of this railway} was very pleased with [me]_3156-his . But [my]_3156-his wages were not due till the end of the month . "_[3156-his] [He]_3156-his slid down [the bank]_{3157-the bank} suddenly . [Decoud]_257-decoud heard the splash of [his]_3156-his feet in [the brook]_{3158-the brook} and followed [his]_3156-his footsteps down [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} . [His]_3156-his form was lost among the bushes till [he]_3156-his had reached [the strip of sand under the cliff]_{3160-the strip of sand under the cliff} . As often happens in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} when the showers during the first part of the night had been frequent and heavy , the darkness had thinned considerably towards the morning though there were no signs of daylight as yet . The cargo - lighter , relieved of its precious burden , rocked feebly , half - afloat , with [her]_3162-her fore - foot on [the sand]_{3163-the sand} . A long rope stretched away like a black cotton thread across [the strip of white beach]_{3164-the strip of white beach} to the grapnel [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had carried ashore and hooked to the stem of a tree - like shrub in [the very opening of [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine}]_{3165-the very opening of the ravine} . There was nothing for [Decoud]_257-decoud but to remain on [the island]_{786-the island} . [He]_257-decoud received from [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's hands whatever food the foresight of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had put on board [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter} and deposited it temporarily in [the little dinghy]_{3169-the little dinghy} which on [their]_3170-their arrival [they]_3170-their had hauled up out of sight amongst the bushes . It was to be left with [him]_257-decoud . [The island]_{786-the island} was to be a hiding - place , not [a prison]_{7790-a prison} ; [he]_257-decoud could pull out to [a passing ship]_{3173-a passing ship} . [[The O.S.N. Company]_{25-the o.s.n. company} 's mail boats]_{3174-the o.s.n. company 's mail boats} passed close to [the islands]_{2833-the islands} when going into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco from [the north]_{6368-the north} . But [the Minerva]_{447-the minerva} , carrying off [the ex - president]_{3177-the ex - president} , had taken the news up north of [the disturbances in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{3178-the disturbances in sulaco} . It was possible that [the next steamer down]_{3179-the next steamer down} would get instructions to miss [the port]_{6691-the port} altogether since [the town]_{877-the town} , as far as [[the Minerva]_{447-the minerva} 's officers]_{3182-the minerva 's officers} knew , was for the time being in the hands of [the rabble]_{3183-the rabble} . This would mean that there would be [no steamer]_{3184-no steamer} for a month , as far as [the mail service]_{3185-the mail service} went ; but [Decoud]_257-decoud had to take [his]_257-decoud chance of that . [The island]_{786-the island} was [[his]_257-decoud only shelter]_{3187-his only shelter} from the proscription hanging over [his]_257-decoud head . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo was , of course , going back . [The unloaded lighter]_{3188-the unloaded lighter} leaked much less , and [he]_257-decoud thought that [she]_{3188-the unloaded lighter} would keep afloat as far as [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [He]_257-decoud passed to [Decoud]_257-decoud , standing knee - deep alongside , one of the two spades which belonged to [the equipment of each lighter for use when ballasting [ships]_3191-ships]_{3190-the equipment of each lighter for use when ballasting ships} . By working with it carefully as soon as there was daylight enough to see , [Decoud]_257-decoud could loosen a mass of earth and stones overhanging the cavity in which [they]_3192-they had deposited the treasure , so that it would look as if it had fallen naturally . It would cover up not only the cavity , but even all traces of [their]_3192-they work , the footsteps , the displaced stones , and even the broken bushes . " Besides , who would think of looking either for [you]_257-decoud or the treasure here ? "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo continued , as if [he]_251-nostromo could not tear [himself]_251-nostromo away from the spot . " [Nobody]_976-nobody is ever likely to come here . What could [any man]_{7559-any man} want with [this piece of earth]_{8688-this piece of earth} as long as there is room for [his]_{7559-any man} feet on [the mainland]_{8689-the mainland} ! [The people in [this country]_{990-this country}]_{8690-the people in this country} are not curious . There are even [no fishermen]_{8692-no fishermen} here to intrude upon [[your]_257-decoud worship]_{7112-your worship} . All the fishing that is done in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} goes on near [Zapiga]_180-zapiga , over there . [Senor]_{412-senor hirsch} , if [you]_257-decoud are forced to leave [this island]_{8671-this island} before anything can be arranged for [you]_257-decoud , do not try to make for [Zapiga]_180-zapiga . It is [a settlement of [thieves]_5681-thieves and [matreros]_{5680-matreros} , where [they]_5681-thieves would cut [your]_257-decoud throat promptly for the sake of [your]_257-decoud gold watch and chain]_{8696-a settlement of thieves and matreros , where they would cut your throat promptly for the sake of your gold watch and chain} . And , [senor]_1479-senor , think twice before confiding in any one whatever ; even in [the officers of [the Company]_{837-the company} 's steamers]_{8700-the officers of the company 's steamers} , if [you]_257-decoud ever get on board one . [Honesty]_181-honesty alone is not enough for security . [You]_257-decoud must look to discretion and prudence in [a man]_{771-a man} . And always remember , [senor]_1479-senor , before [you]_257-decoud open [your]_257-decoud lips for a confidence , that this treasure may be left safely [here]_5665-here for hundreds of years . Time is on its side , [senor]_1479-senor . And silver is an incorruptible metal that can be trusted to keep its value for ever . . . . An incorruptible metal , "_[3193-i] [he]_3193-i repeated , as if the idea had given [him]_3193-i a profound pleasure . " As [some men]_{2670-some men} are said to be , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud pronounced , inscrutably , while [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} , who busied [himself]_{2385-the capataz} in baling out the lighter with a wooden bucket , went on throwing the water over the side with a regular splash . [Decoud]_257-decoud , incorrigible in [his]_257-decoud scepticism , reflected , not cynically , but with general satisfaction , that [this man]_{936-this man} was made incorruptible by [his]_{936-this man} enormous vanity , that finest form of egoism which can take on the aspect of every virtue . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ceased baling , and , as if struck with a sudden thought , dropped the bucket with a clatter into the lighter . " Have [you]_1479-senor any message ? "_[3193-i] [he]_3193-i asked in a lowered voice . " Remember , [I]_3193-i shall be asked questions . "_[3193-i] " [You]_1479-senor must find the hopeful words that ought to be spoken to [the people in [town]_5824-town]_{8707-the people in town} . [I]_251-nostromo trust for that [your]_1479-senor intelligence and [your]_1479-senor experience , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . [You]_1479-senor understand ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " Si , [senor]_1479-senor . . . . For [the ladies]_{7738-the ladies} . "_[3193-i] " Yes , yes , "_[257-decoud] said [Decoud]_257-decoud , hastily . " [Your]_1479-senor wonderful reputation will make [them]_{8707-the people in town} attach great value to [your]_1479-senor words ; therefore be careful what [you]_1479-senor say . [I]_3193-i am looking forward , "_[3193-i] [he]_3193-i continued , feeling the fatal touch of contempt for [himself]_3193-i to which [his]_3193-i complex nature was subject , " [I]_3193-i am looking forward to a glorious and successful ending to [my]_3193-i mission . Do [you]_1479-senor hear , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? Use the words glorious and successful when [you]_1479-senor speak to [the senorita]_{2278-the senorita} . [Your]_1479-senor own mission is accomplished gloriously and successfully . [You]_1479-senor have indubitably saved the silver of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . Not only this silver , but probably all the silver that shall ever come out of it . "_[3193-i] [Nostromo]_251-nostromo detected the ironic tone . " [I]_3193-i dare say , [Senor Don Martin]_{448-senor don martin} , "_[3193-i] [he]_3193-i said , moodily . " There are very few things that [I]_3193-i am not equal to . Ask [the foreign signori]_{8713-the foreign signori} . [I]_3193-i , [a man of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{604-a man of the people} , who can not always understand what [you]_1479-senor mean . But as to this lot which [I]_3193-i must leave [here]_5665-here , let [me]_3193-i tell [you]_1479-senor that [I]_3193-i would believe it in greater safety if [you]_1479-senor had not been with [me]_3193-i at all . "_[3193-i] An exclamation escaped [Decoud]_257-decoud , and a short pause followed . " Shall [I]_3193-i go back with [you]_257-decoud to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco ? "_[3193-i] [he]_3193-i asked in an angry tone . " Shall [I]_251-nostromo strike [you]_257-decoud dead with [my]_251-nostromo knife where [you]_257-decoud stand ? "_{[251-nostromo]} retorted [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , contemptuously . " It would be the same thing as taking [you]_257-decoud to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Come , [senor]_1479-senor . [Your]_257-decoud reputation is in [your]_257-decoud politics , and [mine]_251-nostromo is bound up with the fate of this silver . Do [you]_1479-senor wonder [I]_251-nostromo wish there had been [no other man]_{8718-no other man} to share [my]_251-nostromo knowledge ? [I]_251-nostromo wanted [no one]_{602-no one} with [me]_251-nostromo , [senor]_1479-senor . "_{[251-nostromo]} " [You]_257-decoud could not have kept the lighter afloat without [me]_257-decoud , "_[257-decoud] [Decoud]_257-decoud almost shouted . " [You]_257-decoud would have gone to the bottom with [her]_8721-her . "_[257-decoud] " Yes , "_{[251-nostromo]} uttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , slowly ; " alone . "_{[251-nostromo]} Here was [a man]_{771-a man} , [Decoud]_257-decoud reflected , that seemed as though [he]_{771-a man} would have preferred to die rather than deface the perfect form of [his]_{771-a man} egoism . [Such a man]_{6079-such a man} was safe . In silence [he]_257-decoud helped [the Capataz]_251-nostromo to get the grapnel on board . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo cleared [the shelving shore]_{3198-the shelving shore} with one push of the heavy oar , and [Decoud]_257-decoud found [himself]_257-decoud solitary on [the beach]_{5964-the beach} like [a man in a dream]_{3200-a man in a dream} . A sudden desire to hear a human voice once more seized upon [his]_257-decoud heart . The lighter was hardly distinguishable from the black water upon which [she]_3201-she floated . " What do [you]_257-decoud think has become of [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} ? "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud shouted . " Knocked overboard and drowned , "_{[251-nostromo]} cried [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's voice confidently out of [the black wastes of sky and sea around [the islet]_{3203-the islet}]_{3202-the black wastes of sky and sea around the islet} . " Keep close in [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} , [senor]_1479-senor . [I]_251-nostromo shall try to come out to [you]_1479-senor in a night or two . "_{[251-nostromo]} A slight swishing rustle showed that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was setting the sail . It filled all at once with a sound as of a single loud drum - tap . [Decoud]_257-decoud went back to [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , at the tiller , looked back from time to time at the vanishing mass of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} , which , little by little , merged into the uniform texture of the night . At last , when [he]_257-decoud turned [his]_257-decoud head again , [he]_257-decoud saw nothing but a smooth darkness , like a solid wall . Then [he]_257-decoud , too , experienced that feeling of solitude which had weighed heavily on [Decoud]_257-decoud after the lighter had slipped off [the shore]_{721-the shore} . But while [the man on [the island]_{786-the island}]_{3206-the man on the island} was oppressed by a bizarre sense of unreality affecting the very ground upon which [he]_{3206-the man on the island} walked , the mind of [the Capataz of [the Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores}]_{2151-the capataz of the cargadores} turned alertly to the problem of future conduct . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's faculties , working on parallel lines , enabled [him]_251-nostromo to steer straight , to keep a look - out for [Hermosa]_182-hermosa , near which [he]_251-nostromo had to pass , and to try to imagine what would happen tomorrow in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . To - morrow , or , as a matter of fact , to - day , since the dawn was not very far , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo would find out in what way the treasure had gone . [A gang of [Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores}]_{3209-a gang of cargadores} had been employed in loading it into [a railway truck]_{3210-a railway truck} from [the Custom House store - rooms]_{3211-the custom house store - rooms} , and running [the truck]_{3212-the truck} on to [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . There would be arrests made , and certainly before noon [Sotillo]_442-sotillo would know in what manner the silver had left [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , and who it was that took it out . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's intention had been to sail right into [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} ; but at this thought by a sudden touch of the tiller [he]_251-nostromo threw the lighter into the wind and checked [her]_182-hermosa rapid way . [His]_251-nostromo re - appearance with [the very boat]_{3215-the very boat} would raise suspicions , would cause surmises , would absolutely put [Sotillo]_442-sotillo on the track . [He]_251-nostromo [himself]_251-nostromo would be arrested ; and once in [the Calabozo]_{183-the calabozo} there was no saying what [they]_3216-they would do to [him]_251-nostromo to make [him]_251-nostromo speak . [He]_251-nostromo trusted [himself]_251-nostromo , but [he]_251-nostromo stood up to look round . Near by , [Hermosa]_182-hermosa showed [low]_3217-low [its]_182-hermosa white surface as flat as a table , with the slight run of [the sea]_{698-the sea} raised by the breeze washing over [its]_182-hermosa edges noisily . The lighter must be sunk at once . [He]_251-nostromo allowed [her]_182-hermosa to drift with [her]_182-hermosa sail aback . There was already a good deal of water in [her]_182-hermosa . [He]_251-nostromo allowed [her]_182-hermosa to drift towards [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} entrance , and , letting the tiller swing about , squatted down and busied [himself]_251-nostromo in loosening the plug . With that out [she]_182-hermosa would fill very quickly , and every lighter carried a little iron ballast - enough to make [her]_182-hermosa go down when full of water . When [he]_251-nostromo stood up again the noisy wash about [the Hermosa]_182-hermosa sounded far away , almost inaudible ; and already [he]_251-nostromo could make out the shape of land about [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} entrance . This was a desperate affair , and [he]_251-nostromo was [a good swimmer]_{3221-a good swimmer} . A mile was nothing to [him]_251-nostromo , and [he]_251-nostromo knew of an easy place for landing just below [the earthworks of [the old abandoned fort]_{3223-the old abandoned fort}]_{3222-the earthworks of the old abandoned fort} . It occurred to [him]_251-nostromo with a peculiar fascination that [this fort]_{3224-this fort} was [a good place in which to sleep]_{3225-a good place in which to sleep} the day through after so many sleepless nights . With one blow of the tiller [he]_251-nostromo unshipped for the purpose , [he]_251-nostromo knocked the plug out , but did not take the trouble to lower the sail . [He]_251-nostromo felt the water welling up heavily about [his]_251-nostromo legs before [he]_251-nostromo leaped on to the taffrail . There , upright and motionless , in [his]_251-nostromo shirt and trousers only , [he]_251-nostromo stood waiting . When [he]_251-nostromo had felt [her]_182-hermosa settle [he]_251-nostromo sprang far away with a mighty splash . At once [he]_251-nostromo turned [his]_251-nostromo head . The gloomy , clouded dawn from behind [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} showed [him]_251-nostromo on the smooth waters the upper corner of the sail , a dark wet triangle of canvas waving slightly to and fro . [He]_251-nostromo saw it vanish , as if jerked under , and then struck out for [the shore]_{721-the shore} . PART THIRD THE LIGHTHOUSE CHAPTER ONE Directly [the cargo boat]_{3228-the cargo boat} had slipped away from [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} and got lost in the darkness of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} [the Europeans of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} separated , to prepare for the coming of the Monterist regime , which was approaching [Sulaco]_5-sulaco from [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , as well as from [the sea]_{698-the sea} . This bit of manual work in loading the silver was [their]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} last concerted action . It ended the three days of danger , during which , according to the newspaper press of [Europe]_16-europe , [their]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} energy had preserved [the town]_{877-the town} from the calamities of popular disorder . At [the shore end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{875-the shore end of the jetty} , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} said good - night and turned back . [His]_{267-captain mitchell} intention was to walk the planks of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} till [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda turned up . [The engineers of [the railway staff]_{7679-the railway staff}]_{3239-the engineers of the railway staff} , collecting [[their]_{3239-the engineers of the railway staff} Basque and [Italian workmen]_{5783-italian workmen}]_{3241-their basque and italian workmen} , marched [them]_{3239-the engineers of the railway staff} away to [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , leaving [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , so well defended on the first day of the riot , standing open to [the four winds of heaven]_{3245-the four winds of heaven} . [[Their]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} men]_{3246-their men} had conducted [themselves]_{3246-their men} bravely and faithfully during the famous " three days "_{[5783-italian workmen]} of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . In a great part this faithfulness and that courage had been exercised in self - defence rather than in the cause of those material interests to which [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had pinned [his]_{250-charles gould} faith . Amongst the cries of [the mob not the least loud]_{3247-the mob not the least loud} had been the cry of death to [foreigners]_{6297-foreigners} . It was , indeed , a lucky circumstance for [Sulaco]_5-sulaco that the relations of [those imported workmen]_{3249-those imported workmen} with [the people of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{3250-the people of the country} had been uniformly bad from the first . [Doctor Monygham]_{421-doctor monygham} , going to the door of [[Viola]_{270-old giorgio} 's kitchen]_{3252-viola 's kitchen} , observed this retreat marking the end of the foreign interference , this withdrawal of [the army of material progress]_{3253-the army of material progress} from [the field of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana revolutions]_{3254-the field of costaguana revolutions} . Algarrobe torches carried on the outskirts of [the moving body]_{3255-the moving body} sent their penetrating aroma into [his]_{421-doctor monygham} nostrils . [Their]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} light , sweeping along the front of [the house]_{969-the house} , made the letters of the inscription , " Albergo d'ltalia Una , "_{[3231-the europeans of sulaco]} leap out black from end to end of the long wall . [His]_{421-doctor monygham} eyes blinked in the clear blaze . [Several young men]_{3257-several young men} , mostly fair and tall , shepherding [this mob of dark bronzed heads , surmounted by the glint of slanting rifle barrels]_{3258-this mob of dark bronzed heads , surmounted by the glint of slanting rifle barrels} , nodded to [him]_{421-doctor monygham} familiarly as [they]_{3257-several young men} went by . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was [a well - known character]_{3260-a well - known character} . [Some of [them]_{3257-several young men}]_{3071-some of them} wondered what [he]_{6199-the doctor} was doing [there]_5977-there . Then , on the flank of [[their]_{3257-several young men} workmen]_{3263-their workmen} [they]_{3257-several young men} tramped on , following the line of rails . " Withdrawing [[your]_{3257-several young men} people]_{2366-your people} from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , addressing [himself]_{6199-the doctor} to [the chief engineer of the railway , who had accompanied [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} so far on [his]_{250-charles gould} way to [the town]_{877-the town} , walking by the side of the horse , with [his]_{250-charles gould} hand on the saddle - bow]_{3265-the chief engineer of the railway , who had accompanied charles gould so far on his way to the town , walking by the side of the horse , with his hand on the saddle - bow} . [They]_{3257-several young men} had stopped just outside the open door to let [the workmen]_{3267-the workmen} cross [the road]_{923-the road} . " As quick as [I]_{6138-the engineer} can . [We]_{3257-several young men} are not [a political faction]_{8726-a political faction} , "_{[6138-the engineer]} answered [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , meaningly . " And [we]_{3257-several young men} are not going to give [[our]_{3257-several young men} new rulers]_{8727-our new rulers} a handle against the railway . [You]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} approve [me]_{6138-the engineer} , [Gould]_{250-charles gould} ? "_{[6138-the engineer]} " Absolutely , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's impassive voice , high up and outside the dim parallelogram of light falling on [the road]_{923-the road} through the open door . With [Sotillo]_442-sotillo expected from one side , and [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} from the other , [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} 's only anxiety now was to avoid a collision with either . [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , for [him]_{250-charles gould} , was [a railway station]_{3272-a railway station} , [a terminus]_{3273-a terminus} , [workshops]_{3274-workshops} , [a great accumulation of stores]_{3275-a great accumulation of stores} . As against [the mob]_{938-the mob} [the railway]_{920-the railway} defended [[its]_{920-the railway} property]_{3278-its property} , but politically [the railway]_{920-the railway} was neutral . [He]_{250-charles gould} was [a brave man]_{8585-a brave man} ; and in that spirit of neutrality [he]_{250-charles gould} had carried proposals of truce to [the self - appointed chiefs of [the popular party]_{3282-the popular party}]_{3281-the self - appointed chiefs of the popular party} , [the deputies Fuentes]_{3283-the deputies fuentes} and [Gamacho]_420-gamacho . [Bullets]_449-bullets were still flying about when [he]_{250-charles gould} had crossed [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} on [that mission]_{3285-that mission} , waving above [his]_{250-charles gould} head a white napkin belonging to the table linen of [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} . [He]_{250-charles gould} was rather proud of this exploit ; and reflecting that [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , busy all day with the wounded in [the patio of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{8385-the patio of the casa gould} , had not had time to hear the news , [he]_{250-charles gould} began a succinct narrative . [He]_{250-charles gould} had communicated to [them]_3290-them the intelligence from [the Construction Camp]_{7150-the construction camp} as to [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} . [The brother of [the victorious general]_{3293-the victorious general}]_{3292-the brother of the victorious general} , [he]_{250-charles gould} had assured [them]_3290-them , could be expected at [Sulaco]_5-sulaco at any time now . This news as [he]_{250-charles gould} anticipated , when shouted out of the window by [Senor Gamacho]_450-gamacho , induced a rush of [the mob]_{938-the mob} along [the Campo Road]_{3295-the campo road} towards [Rincon]_88-rincon . [The two deputies]_{3296-the two deputies} also , after shaking hands with [him]_{250-charles gould} effusively , mounted and galloped off to meet [the great man]_{6470-the great man} . " [I]_{6162-the chief engineer} have misled [them]_3290-them a little as to the time , "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} confessed . " However hard [he]_{6470-the great man} rides , [he]_{6470-the great man} can scarcely get [here]_5665-here before the morning . But [my]_{6162-the chief engineer} object is attained . [I]_{6162-the chief engineer} 've secured several hours ' peace for [the losing party]_{8729-the losing party} . But [I]_{6162-the chief engineer} did not tell [them]_3290-them anything about [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , for fear [they]_3290-them would take it into [their]_3290-them heads to try to get hold of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} again , either to oppose [him]_{6470-the great man} or welcome [him]_{6470-the great man} - there 's no saying which . There was [Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's silver , on which rests the remnant of [our]_8731-our hopes . [[Decoud]_257-decoud 's retreat]_{8732-decoud 's retreat} had to be thought of , too . [I]_{6162-the chief engineer} think [the railway]_{920-the railway} has done pretty well by [[its]_{920-the railway} friends]_{8734-its friends} without compromising itself hopelessly . Now [the parties]_{6040-the parties} must be left to [themselves]_{6040-the parties} . "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} " [Costaguana]_8-costaguana for [the Costaguaneros]_{401-costaguaneros} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} interjected [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , sardonically . " It is [a fine country]_{8736-a fine country} , and [they]_{401-costaguaneros} have raised a fine crop of hates , vengeance , murder , and rapine - [those sons of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{8737-those sons of the country} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Well , [I]_{250-charles gould} am [one of [them]_{401-costaguaneros}]_{2581-one of them} , "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's voice sounded , calmly , " and [I]_{250-charles gould} must be going on to see to [my]_{250-charles gould} own crop of trouble . [[My]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{571-my wife} has driven straight on , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? "_{[250-charles gould]} " Yes . All was quiet on this side . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} has taken [the two girls]_{5871-the two girls} with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} rode on , and [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} followed [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} indoors . " [That man]_{614-that man} is calmness personified , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , appreciatively , dropping on a bench , and stretching [his]_{6199-the doctor} well - shaped legs in cycling stockings nearly across the doorway . " [He]_{614-that man} must be extremely sure of [himself]_{614-that man} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " If that 's all [he]_{614-that man} is sure of , then [he]_{614-that man} is sure of nothing , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} had perched [himself]_{6199-the doctor} again on the end of the table . [He]_{6199-the doctor} nursed [his]_{6199-the doctor} cheek in the palm of one hand , while the other sustained the elbow . " It is the last thing [a man]_{771-a man} ought to be sure of . "_{[6199-the doctor]} The candle , half - consumed and burning dimly with a long wick , lighted up from below [his]_{6199-the doctor} inclined face , whose expression affected by the drawn - in cicatrices in the cheeks , had something vaguely unnatural , an exaggerated remorseful bitterness . As [he]_{6199-the doctor} sat there [he]_{6199-the doctor} had the air of meditating upon sinister things . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} gazed at [him]_{6199-the doctor} for a time before [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} protested . " [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} really do n't see that . For [me]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} there seems to be nothing else . However - - "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [He]_{6199-the doctor} was [a wise man]_{3304-a wise man} , but [he]_{6199-the doctor} could not quite conceal [his]_{6199-the doctor} contempt for that sort of paradox ; in fact . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was not liked by [the Europeans of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} outward aspect of [an outcast]_{3306-an outcast} , which [he]_{249-dr. monygham} preserved even in [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's drawing - room]_{3307-mrs. gould 's drawing - room} , provoked unfavourable criticism . There could be no doubt of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} intelligence ; and as [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had lived for over twenty years in [the country]_{567-the country} , the pessimism of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} outlook could not be altogether ignored . But instinctively , in self - defence of [their]_{3231-the europeans of sulaco} activities and hopes , [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} hearers]_{5961-his hearers} put it to the account of some hidden imperfection in [the man]_{543-the man} 's character . It was known that many years before , when quite young , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had been made by [[Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} chief medical officer of [the army]_{6742-the army}]_{3311-guzman bento chief medical officer of the army} . [Not one of [the Europeans then in the service of Costaguana]_{3314-the europeans then in the service of costaguana}]_{3313-not one of the europeans then in the service of costaguana} had been so much liked and trusted by [the fierce old Dictator]_{3315-the fierce old dictator} . Afterwards [his]_{249-dr. monygham} story was not so clear . It lost itself amongst the innumerable tales of conspiracies and plots against [the tyrant]_{3316-the tyrant} as a stream is lost in [an arid belt of sandy country]_{3317-an arid belt of sandy country} before it emerges , diminished and troubled , perhaps , on the other side . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} made no secret of it that [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had lived for years in [the wildest parts of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{3319-the wildest parts of the republic} , wandering with almost [unknown Indian tribes in [the great forests of [the far interior where the great rivers have their sources]_{3323-the far interior where the great rivers have their sources}]_{3322-the great forests of the far interior where the great rivers have their sources}]_{3321-unknown indian tribes in the great forests of the far interior where the great rivers have their sources} . But it was mere aimless wandering ; [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had written nothing , collected nothing , brought nothing for science out of the twilight of [the forests]_{6882-the forests} , which seemed to cling to [his]_{249-dr. monygham} battered personality limping about [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , where it had drifted in casually , only to get stranded on [the shores of [the sea]_{698-the sea}]_{3325-the shores of the sea} . It was also known that [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had lived in a state of destitution till the arrival of [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} from [Europe]_16-europe . [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} and [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} had taken up [the mad English doctor]_{3327-the mad english doctor} , when it became apparent that for all [his]_{249-dr. monygham} savage independence [he]_{249-dr. monygham} could be tamed by kindness . Perhaps it was only hunger that had tamed [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . In years gone by [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had certainly been acquainted with [[Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's father]_{3328-charles gould 's father} in [Sta . Marta]_297-marta ; and now , no matter what were the dark passages of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} history , as [the medical officer of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{3329-the medical officer of the san tome mine} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} became [a recognized personality]_{3331-a recognized personality} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was recognized , but not unreservedly accepted . So much defiant eccentricity and such an outspoken scorn for [mankind]_6186-mankind seemed to point to mere recklessness of judgment , the bravado of guilt . Besides , since [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had become again of some account , vague whispers had been heard that years ago , when fallen into disgrace and thrown into prison by [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} at the time of the so - called Great Conspiracy , [he]_{306-guzman bento} had betrayed [some of [[his]_{306-guzman bento} best friends]_{3334-his best friends} amongst [the conspirators]_{3335-the conspirators}]_{3333-some of his best friends amongst the conspirators} . [Nobody]_976-nobody pretended to believe that whisper ; the whole story of the Great Conspiracy was hopelessly involved and obscure ; it is admitted in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana that there never had been a conspiracy except in the diseased imagination of [the Tyrant]_{3316-the tyrant} ; and , therefore , nothing and [no one to betray]_{3338-no one to betray} ; though [the most distinguished Costaguaneros]_{3339-the most distinguished costaguaneros} had been imprisoned and executed upon that accusation . The procedure had dragged on for years , decimating [the better class like a pestilence]_{3340-the better class like a pestilence} . The mere expression of sorrow for the fate of [executed kinsmen]_{3341-executed kinsmen} had been punished with death . [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} was perhaps [the only one living who knew the whole story of those unspeakable cruelties]_{3342-the only one living who knew the whole story of those unspeakable cruelties} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had suffered from [them]_3343-them [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} , and [he]_{249-dr. monygham} , with a shrug of the shoulders and a nervous , jerky gesture of the arm , was wo nt to put away from [him]_{249-dr. monygham} , as it were , every allusion to it . But whatever the reason , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , [a personage in the administration of [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession}]_{3344-a personage in the administration of the gould concession} , treated with reverent awe by [the miners]_{6801-the miners} , and indulged in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} peculiarities by [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , remained somehow outside the pale . It was not from any liking for [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} that [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had lingered in [the inn]_{3349-the inn} upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} . [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} liked [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} much better . [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had come to look upon [the Albergo d'ltalia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} as a dependence of [the railway]_{920-the railway} . [Many of [[his]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} subordinates]_{3353-his subordinates}]_{3352-many of his subordinates} had [[their]_{3352-many of his subordinates} quarters [there]_5977-there]_{3354-their quarters there} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's interest in [the family]_{6382-the family} conferred upon [it]_{6382-the family} a sort of distinction . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , with [an army of [workers]_3359-workers under [his]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} orders]_{3358-an army of workers under his orders} , appreciated the moral influence of [the old Garibaldino]_{3360-the old garibaldino} upon [[his]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} countrymen]_{5957-his countrymen} . [His]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} austere , old - world Republicanism had a severe , soldier - like standard of faithfulness and duty , as if [the world]_{525-the world} were a battlefield where [men]_552-men had to fight for the sake of universal love and brotherhood , instead of a more or less large share of booty . " [Poor old chap]_{8745-poor old chap} ! "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} said , after [he]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} had heard [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's account of [Teresa]_433-senora . " [He]_{8745-poor old chap} 'll never be able to keep [the place]_{1017-the place} going by [himself]_{8745-poor old chap} . [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} shall be sorry . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " [He]_{8745-poor old chap} 's quite alone up there , "_{[421-doctor monygham]} grunted [Doctor Monygham]_{421-doctor monygham} , with a toss of [his]_{421-doctor monygham} heavy head towards the narrow staircase . " [Every living soul]_{8747-every living soul} has cleared out , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} took [the girls]_{2127-the girls} away just now . It might not be over - safe for [them]_{2127-the girls} out here before very long . Of course , as [a doctor]_{2765-a doctor} [I]_{421-doctor monygham} can do nothing more here ; but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} has asked [me]_{421-doctor monygham} to stay with [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , and as [I]_{421-doctor monygham} have no horse to get back to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , where [I]_{421-doctor monygham} ought to be , [I]_{421-doctor monygham} made no difficulty to stay . [They]_{2127-the girls} can do without [me]_{421-doctor monygham} in [the town]_{877-the town} . "_{[421-doctor monygham]} " [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} have a good mind to remain with [you]_{2765-a doctor} , [doctor]_8741-doctor , till [we]_8753-we see whether anything happens to - night at [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} declared [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} . " [He]_{421-doctor monygham} must not be molested by [[Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's soldiery]_{8755-sotillo 's soldiery} , who may push on as far as this at once . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo used to be very cordial to [me]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} at [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} ' and at [the club]_{6748-the club} . How [that man'll]_{8757-that man'll} ever dare to look any of [[his]_{8757-that man'll} friends]_{8174-his friends} here in the face [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} ca n't imagine . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " [He]_{421-doctor monygham} 'll no doubt begin by shooting some of [them]_{8174-his friends} to get over the first awkwardness , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " Nothing in [this country]_{990-this country} serves better [[your]_{6199-the doctor} military man who has changed sides than a few summary executions]_{8760-your military man who has changed sides than a few summary executions} . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} spoke with a gloomy positiveness that left no room for protest . [The engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} did not attempt any . [He]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} simply nodded several times regretfully , then said - " [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} think [we]_8761-our shall be able to mount [you]_{6199-the doctor} in the morning , [doctor]_8741-doctor . [[Our]_8761-our peons]_{8763-our peons} have recovered some of [our]_8761-our stampeded horses . By riding hard and taking a wide circuit by [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos} and along [the edge of [the forest]_{8765-the forest}]_{8764-the edge of the forest} , clear of [Rincon]_88-rincon altogether , [you]_{6199-the doctor} may hope to reach [the San Tome bridge]_{1535-the san tome bridge} without being interfered with . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} is just now , to [my]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} mind , [the safest place for [anybody]_6218-anybody at all compromised]_{8768-the safest place for anybody at all compromised} . [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} only wish the railway was as difficult to touch . "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " Am [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} compromised ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} [Doctor Monygham]_{421-doctor monygham} brought out slowly after a short silence . " The whole Gould Concession is compromised . It could not have remained for ever outside the political life of [the country]_{567-the country} - if those convulsions may be called life . The thing is - can it be touched ? The moment was bound to come when neutrality would become impossible , and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} understood this well . [I]_{421-doctor monygham} believe [he]_{250-charles gould} is prepared for every extremity . [A man of [his]_{8771-a man of his sort} sort]_{8771-a man of his sort} has never contemplated remaining indefinitely at the mercy of ignorance and corruption . It was like being a prisoner in [a cavern of banditti]_{8772-a cavern of banditti} with the price of [your]_{6199-the doctor} ransom in [your]_{6199-the doctor} pocket , and buying [your]_{6199-the doctor} life from day to day . [Your]_{6199-the doctor} mere safety , not [your]_{6199-the doctor} liberty , mind , [doctor]_8741-doctor . [I]_{421-doctor monygham} know what [I]_{421-doctor monygham} am talking about . The image at which [you]_{6199-the doctor} shrug [your]_{6199-the doctor} shoulders is perfectly correct , especially if [you]_{6199-the doctor} conceive [such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing [his]_{8774-such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing his pocket by means as remote from the faculties of his captors as if they were magic} pocket by means as remote from the faculties of [[his]_{8774-such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing his pocket by means as remote from the faculties of his captors as if they were magic} captors]_{8331-his captors} as if [they]_{8331-his captors} were magic]_{8774-such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing his pocket by means as remote from the faculties of his captors as if they were magic} . [You]_{6199-the doctor} must have understood that as well as [I]_{421-doctor monygham} do , [doctor]_8741-doctor . [He]_{8774-such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing his pocket by means as remote from the faculties of his captors as if they were magic} was in the position of the goose with the golden eggs . [I]_{421-doctor monygham} broached this matter to [him]_{8774-such a prisoner endowed with the power of replenishing his pocket by means as remote from the faculties of his captors as if they were magic} as far back as [Sir John]_{303-sir john} 's visit here . [The prisoner of stupid and greedy banditti]_{8777-the prisoner of stupid and greedy banditti} is always at the mercy of [the first imbecile ruffian , who may blow out [his]_{8778-the first imbecile ruffian , who may blow out his brains in a fit of temper or for some prospect of an immediate big haul} brains in a fit of temper or for some prospect of an immediate big haul]_{8778-the first imbecile ruffian , who may blow out his brains in a fit of temper or for some prospect of an immediate big haul} . The tale of killing the goose with the golden eggs has not been evolved for nothing out of the wisdom of [mankind]_6186-mankind . It is a story that will never grow old . That is why [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} in [his]_{250-charles gould} deep , dumb way has countenanced the Ribierist Mandate , the first public act that promised [him]_{250-charles gould} safety on other than venal grounds . [Ribierism]_{451-ribierism} has failed , as everything merely rational fails in [this country]_{990-this country} . But [Gould]_{250-charles gould} remains logical in wishing to save this big lot of silver . [Decoud]_257-decoud 's plan of a counter - revolution may be practicable or not , it may have a chance , or it may not have a chance . With all [my]_{421-doctor monygham} experience of [this revolutionary continent]_{8781-this revolutionary continent} , [I]_{421-doctor monygham} can hardly yet look at [their]_8782-their methods seriously . [Decoud]_257-decoud has been reading to [us]_8783-us [his]_257-decoud draft of a proclamation , and talking very well for two hours about [his]_257-decoud plan of action . [He]_257-decoud had arguments which should have appeared solid enough if [we]_8783-us , members of [old , stable political and national organizations]_{8784-old , stable political and national organizations} , were not startled by the mere idea of [a new State]_{8785-a new state} evolved like this out of the head of [a scoffing young man]_{8786-a scoffing young man} fleeing for [his]_{8786-a scoffing young man} life , with a proclamation in [his]_{8786-a scoffing young man} pocket , to [a rough , jeering , half - bred swashbuckler]_{8787-a rough , jeering , half - bred swashbuckler} , who in [this part of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{8788-this part of the world} is called [a general]_{7590-a general} . It sounds like a comic fairy tale - and behold , it may come off ; because it is true to the very spirit of [the country]_{567-the country} . "_{[421-doctor monygham]} " Is the silver gone off , then ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} asked [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , moodily . [The chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} pulled out [his]_{6162-the chief engineer} watch . " By [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's reckoning - and [he]_{267-captain mitchell} ought to know - it has been gone long enough now to be some three or four miles outside [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} ; and , as [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} says , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo is the sort of seaman to make the best of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} opportunities . "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} Here [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} grunted so heavily that [the other]_{937-the other} changed [his]_{937-the other} tone . " [You]_{6199-the doctor} have a poor opinion of that move , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? But why ? [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} has got to play [his]_{250-charles gould} game out , though [he]_{250-charles gould} is not the man to formulate [his]_{250-charles gould} conduct even to [himself]_{250-charles gould} , perhaps , let alone to [others]_5859-others . It may be that the game has been partly suggested to [him]_{250-charles gould} by [Holroyd]_305-holroyd ; but it accords with [his]_{250-charles gould} character , too ; and that is why it has been so successful . Have n't [they]_8795-they come to calling [him]_{250-charles gould} ' [El Rey de Sulaco]_408-sulaco ' in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta ? A nickname may be the best record of a success . That 's what [I]_{6199-the doctor} call putting the face of a joke upon the body of a truth . [[My]_{6199-the doctor} dear sir]_{8796-my dear sir} , when [I]_{6199-the doctor} first arrived in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta [I]_{6199-the doctor} was struck by the way [all those journalists]_{8797-all those journalists} , [demagogues]_{8798-demagogues} , [members of Congress]_{8799-members of congress} , and [all those generals]_{8800-all those generals} and [judges]_8801-judges cringed before [a sleepy - eyed advocate without practice]_{8802-a sleepy - eyed advocate without practice} simply because [he]_{250-charles gould} was [the plenipotentiary of [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession}]_{8803-the plenipotentiary of the gould concession} . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} when [he]_{303-sir john} came out was impressed , too . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [A new State]_{8785-a new state} , with that plump dandy , [Decoud]_257-decoud , for [the first President]_{8806-the first president} , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} mused [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , nursing [his]_{249-dr. monygham} cheek and swinging [his]_{249-dr. monygham} legs all the time . " Upon [my]_{6162-the chief engineer} word , and why not ? "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} retorted in an unexpectedly earnest and confidential voice . It was as if something subtle in the air of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana had inoculated [him]_{6162-the chief engineer} with the local faith in " pronunciamientos . "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} All at once [he]_{6162-the chief engineer} began to talk , like [an expert revolutionist]_{3373-an expert revolutionist} , of the instrument ready to hand in [the intact army at [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{3374-the intact army at cayta} , which could be brought back in a few days to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco if only [Decoud]_257-decoud managed to make [his]_257-decoud way at once down [the coast]_{788-the coast} . For [the military chief]_{3376-the military chief} there was [Barrios]_373-barrios , who had nothing but a bullet to expect from [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , [[his]_373-barrios former professional rival and bitter enemy]_{3377-his former professional rival and bitter enemy} . [Barrios]_373-barrios 's concurrence was assured . As to [[his]_373-barrios army]_{2303-his army} , it had nothing to expect from [Montero]_{428-pedro montero} either ; not even a month 's pay . From that point of view the existence of the treasure was of enormous importance . The mere knowledge that it had been saved from [the Monterists]_{441-the monterists} would be a strong inducement for [the Cayta troops]_{3379-the cayta troops} to embrace the cause of [the new State]_{642-the new state} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} turned round and contemplated [[his]_{6199-the doctor} companion]_{2841-his companion} for some time . " [This Decoud]_257-decoud , [I]_{6199-the doctor} see , is [a persuasive young beggar]_{8807-a persuasive young beggar} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} remarked at last . " And pray is it for this , then , that [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} has let [the whole lot of ingots]_{8808-the whole lot of ingots} go out to [sea]_695-sea in charge of [that Nostromo]_{8810-that nostromo} ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} said [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , " has said no more about [his]_{250-charles gould} motive than usual . [You]_8811-you know , [he]_{250-charles gould} does n't talk . But [we]_8812-we all here know [his]_{250-charles gould} motive , and [he]_{250-charles gould} has only one - the safety of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} with the preservation of the Gould Concession in the spirit of [his]_{250-charles gould} compact with [Holroyd]_305-holroyd . [Holroyd]_305-holroyd is [another uncommon man]_{8814-another uncommon man} . [They]_8815-they understand [each other]_{5796-each other} 's imaginative side . [One]_994-one is thirty , the other nearly sixty , and [they]_8815-they have been made for [each other]_{5796-each other} . To be [a millionaire]_{8819-a millionaire} , and [such a millionaire]_{8820-such a millionaire} as [Holroyd]_305-holroyd , is like being eternally young . The audacity of youth reckons upon what it fancies an unlimited time at [its]_8821-its disposal ; but [a millionaire]_{8819-a millionaire} has unlimited means in [his]_{8819-a millionaire} hand - which is better . [One]_994-one 's time on [earth]_1990-earth is an uncertain quantity , but about the long reach of millions there is no doubt . The introduction of a pure form of Christianity into [this continent]_{5639-this continent} is a dream for [a youthful enthusiast]_{8826-a youthful enthusiast} , and [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} have been trying to explain to [you]_8827-you why [Holroyd]_305-holroyd at fifty - eight is like [a man on the threshold of life]_{8828-a man on the threshold of life} , and better , too . [He]_305-holroyd 's not [a missionary]_{7911-a missionary} , but [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} holds just that for [him]_305-holroyd . [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} assure [you]_8827-you , in sober truth , that [he]_305-holroyd could not manage to keep this out of a strictly business conference upon the finances of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana [he]_305-holroyd had with [Sir John]_{303-sir john} a couple of years ago . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} mentioned it with amazement in a letter [he]_{303-sir john} wrote to [me]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} here , from [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} , when on [his]_{303-sir john} way [home]_6285-home . Upon [my]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} word , [doctor]_8741-doctor , things seem to be worth nothing by what they are in [themselves]_{8833-themselves} . [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} begin to believe that the only solid thing about [them]_{8833-themselves} is the spiritual value which [everyone]_{1784-everyone} discovers in [his]_{1784-everyone} own form of activity - - "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " Bah ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} interrupted [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , without stopping for an instant the idle swinging movement of [his]_{6199-the doctor} legs . " Self - flattery . Food for that vanity which makes [the world]_{525-the world} go round . Meantime , what do [you]_8741-doctor think is going to happen to the treasure floating about [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} with [the great Capataz]_{8472-the great capataz} and [the great politician]_{8838-the great politician} ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Why are [you]_{6199-the doctor} uneasy about it , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} uneasy ! And what the devil is it to [me]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} ? [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} put no spiritual value into [my]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} desires , or [my]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} opinions , or [my]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} actions . [They]_{8833-themselves} have not enough vastness to give [me]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} room for self - flattery . Look , for instance , [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} should certainly have liked to ease the last moments of [that poor woman]_{8840-that poor woman} . And [I]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} ca n't . It 's impossible . Have [you]_{6199-the doctor} met [the impossible face to face]_{8841-the impossible face to face} - or have [you]_{6199-the doctor} , [the Napoleon of railways]_{8842-the napoleon of railways} , no such word in [your]_{6199-the doctor} dictionary ? "_{[6133-the engineer - in - chief]} " Is [she]_{8840-that poor woman} bound to have a very bad time of it ? "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} asked [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} , with humane concern . Slow , heavy footsteps moved across the planks above the heavy hard wood beams of [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} . Then down the narrow opening of the staircase made in the thickness of the wall , and narrow enough to be defended by [one man]_{8193-one man} against [twenty enemies]_{3388-twenty enemies} , came the murmur of two voices , one faint and broken , the other deep and gentle answering it , and in its graver tone covering the weaker sound . [The two men]_{2813-the two men} remained still and silent till the murmurs ceased , then [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} shrugged [his]_{6199-the doctor} shoulders and muttered - " Yes , [she]_{8840-that poor woman} 's bound to . And [I]_{6199-the doctor} could do nothing if [I]_{6199-the doctor} went up now . "_{[6199-the doctor]} A long period of silence above and below ensued . " [I]_{6138-the engineer} fancy , "_{[6138-the engineer]} began [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , in a subdued voice , " that [you]_{6199-the doctor} mistrust [[Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's [Capataz]_251-nostromo]_{8843-captain mitchell 's capataz} . "_{[6138-the engineer]} " Mistrust [him]_251-nostromo ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} muttered [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} through [his]_{6199-the doctor} teeth . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} believe [him]_251-nostromo capable of anything - even of the most absurd fidelity . [I]_{6199-the doctor} am [the last person [he]_251-nostromo spoke to before [he]_251-nostromo left [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{8844-the last person he spoke to before he left the wharf} , [you]_{6199-the doctor} know . [The poor woman up there]_{8846-the poor woman up there} wanted to see [him]_251-nostromo , and [I]_{6199-the doctor} let [him]_251-nostromo go up to [her]_{8846-the poor woman up there} . [The dying]_{8424-the dying} must not be contradicted , [you]_{6199-the doctor} know . [She]_{8846-the poor woman up there} seemed then fairly calm and resigned , but [the scoundrel]_{8848-the scoundrel} in those ten minutes or so has done or said something which seems to have driven [her]_{8846-the poor woman up there} into despair . [You]_{6199-the doctor} know , "_{[6199-the doctor]} went on [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , hesitatingly , " [women]_584-women are so very unaccountable in every position , and at all times of life , that [I]_{6199-the doctor} thought sometimes [she]_{8846-the poor woman up there} was in a way , do n't [you]_{6199-the doctor} see ? in love with [him]_251-nostromo - [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} . [The rascal]_{8851-the rascal} has [his]_{8851-the rascal} own charm indubitably , or [he]_{8851-the rascal} would not have made the conquest of [all the populace of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{8852-all the populace of the town} . No , no , [I]_{6199-the doctor} am not absurd . [I]_{6199-the doctor} may have given a wrong name to some strong sentiment for [him]_251-nostromo on [her]_{8846-the poor woman up there} part , to an unreasonable and simple attitude [a woman]_{643-a woman} is apt to take up emotionally towards [a man]_{771-a man} . [She]_{8846-the poor woman up there} used to abuse [him]_251-nostromo to [me]_{6199-the doctor} frequently , which , of course , is not inconsistent with [my]_{6199-the doctor} idea . Not at all . It looked to [me]_{6199-the doctor} as if [she]_{8846-the poor woman up there} were always thinking of [him]_251-nostromo . [He]_251-nostromo was something important in [her]_{8846-the poor woman up there} life . [You]_8856-you know , [I]_{6199-the doctor} have seen [a lot of those people]_{8857-a lot of those people} . Whenever [I]_{6199-the doctor} came down from [the mine]_{6274-the mine} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} used to ask [me]_{6199-the doctor} to keep [my]_{6199-the doctor} eye on [them]_{8857-a lot of those people} . [She]_{8846-the poor woman up there} likes [Italians]_452-italians ; [she]_{8846-the poor woman up there} has lived a long time in [Italy]_37-italy , [I]_{6199-the doctor} believe , and [she]_{8846-the poor woman up there} took a special fancy to [that old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} . [A remarkable chap enough]_{8859-a remarkable chap enough} . [A rugged and dreamy character]_{8860-a rugged and dreamy character} , living in the republicanism of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} young days as if in a cloud . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} has encouraged much of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo 's confounded nonsense - [the high - strung , exalted old beggar]_{8861-the high - strung , exalted old beggar} ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} " What sort of nonsense ? "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} wondered [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} . " [I]_{6162-the chief engineer} found [the Capataz]_251-nostromo always [a very shrewd and sensible fellow]_{8862-a very shrewd and sensible fellow} , absolutely fearless , and remarkably useful . [A perfect handy man]_{8863-a perfect handy man} . [Sir John]_{303-sir john} was greatly impressed by [his]_{252-the garibaldino} resourcefulness and attention when [he]_{252-the garibaldino} made that overland journey from [Sta . Marta]_297-marta . Later on , as [you]_8864-you might have heard , [he]_{252-the garibaldino} rendered [us]_8865-us a service by disclosing to [the then chief of police]_{8866-the then chief of police} the presence in [the town of [some professional thieves]_{8868-some professional thieves} , who came from a distance to wreck and rob [[our]_8865-us monthly pay train]_{8869-our monthly pay train}]_{8867-the town of some professional thieves , who came from a distance to wreck and rob our monthly pay train} . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} has certainly organized the lighterage service of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} for the O.S.N. Company with great ability . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} knows how to make [himself]_{252-the garibaldino} obeyed , foreigner though [he]_{252-the garibaldino} is . It is true that [the Cargadores]_{8871-the cargadores} are [strangers]_{982-strangers} [here]_5665-here , too , for the most part - immigrants , [Islenos]_453-islenos . "_{[6162-the chief engineer]} " [His]_{252-the garibaldino} prestige is [his]_{252-the garibaldino} fortune , "_{[6199-the doctor]} muttered [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , sourly . " [The man]_{543-the man} has proved [his]_{543-the man} trustworthiness up to the hilt on innumerable occasions and in all sorts of ways , "_{[6138-the engineer]} argued [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} . " When this question of the silver arose , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} naturally was very warmly of the opinion that [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} [Capataz]_251-nostromo]_{8875-his capataz} was [the only man fit for the trust]_{8876-the only man fit for the trust} . As [a sailor]_{5826-a sailor} , of course , [I]_{6138-the engineer} suppose so . But as [a man]_{771-a man} , do n't [you]_8879-you know , [Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [Decoud]_257-decoud , and [myself]_{6138-the engineer} judged that it did n't matter in the least who went . [Any boatman]_{8880-any boatman} would have done just as well . Pray , what could [a thief]_{8881-a thief} do with such a lot of ingots ? If [he]_{8881-a thief} ran off with [them]_{8881-a thief} [he]_{8881-a thief} would have in the end to land somewhere , and how could [he]_{8881-a thief} conceal [his]_{8881-a thief} cargo from the knowledge of [the people ashore]_{8882-the people ashore} ? [We]_8883-we dismissed that consideration from [our]_8883-we minds . Moreover , [Decoud]_257-decoud was going . There have been occasions when [the Capataz]_251-nostromo has been more implicitly trusted . "_{[6138-the engineer]} " [He]_251-nostromo took a slightly different view , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} heard [him]_251-nostromo declare in [this very room]_{8884-this very room} that it would be the most desperate affair of [his]_251-nostromo life . [He]_251-nostromo made a sort of verbal will here in [my]_{6199-the doctor} hearing , [appointing old Viola [[his]_251-nostromo executor]_{8886-his executor}]_{8885-appointing old viola his executor} ; and , by [Jove]_454-jove ! do [you]_8887-you know , [he]_251-nostromo - [he]_251-nostromo 's not grown rich by [his]_251-nostromo fidelity to [[you]_8887-you good people of [the railway]_{920-the railway} and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{8888-you good people of the railway and the harbour} . [I]_{6199-the doctor} suppose [he]_251-nostromo obtains some - how do [you]_8887-you say that ? - some spiritual value for [his]_251-nostromo labours , or else [I]_{6199-the doctor} do n't know why [the devil]_{772-the devil} [he]_251-nostromo should be faithful to [you]_8887-you , [Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , or [anybody else]_{8892-anybody else} . [He]_251-nostromo knows [this country]_{990-this country} well . [He]_251-nostromo knows , for instance , that [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , [the Deputy from [Javira]_187-javira]_{8894-the deputy from javira} , has been nothing else but [a ' tramposo ' of the commonest sort]_{8895-a ' tramposo ' of the commonest sort} , [a petty pedlar of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{8896-a petty pedlar of the campo} , till [he]_251-nostromo managed to get enough goods on credit from [Anzani]_381-anzani to open [a little store in [the wilds]_{7357-the wilds}]_{8897-a little store in the wilds} , and got [himself]_251-nostromo elected by [the drunken mozos that hang about [the Estancias]_{8900-the estancias} and the poorest sort of rancheros who were in [his]_251-nostromo debt]_{8899-the drunken mozos that hang about the estancias and the poorest sort of rancheros who were in his debt} . And [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , who to - morrow will be probably [one of [[our]_8902-our high officials]_{8903-our high officials}]_{8901-one of our high officials} , is [a stranger]_{8119-a stranger} , too - an [Isleno]_456-isleno . [He]_450-gamacho might have been [a Cargador on the O. S. N. wharf]_{8905-a cargador on the o. s. n. wharf} had [he]_450-gamacho not [the posadero of [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{8906-the posadero of rincon} is ready to swear it murdered [a pedlar in [the woods]_{5931-the woods}]_{8907-a pedlar in the woods} and stolen [his]_450-gamacho pack to begin life on . And do [you]_8909-you think that [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , then , would have ever become [a hero with the democracy of [this place]_{8218-this place}]_{8910-a hero with the democracy of this place} , like [[our]_8902-our Capataz]_{8912-our capataz} ? Of course not . [He]_450-gamacho is n't half [the man]_{543-the man} . No ; decidedly , [I]_{6199-the doctor} think that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo is [a fool]_{2002-a fool} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's talk was distasteful to [the builder of railways]_{3399-the builder of railways} . " It is impossible to argue that point , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , philosophically . " [Each man]_{6577-each man} has [his]_{6577-each man} gifts . [You]_8909-you should have heard [Gamacho]_450-gamacho haranguing [[his]_450-gamacho friends]_{8174-his friends} in [the street]_{1069-the street} . [He]_450-gamacho has a howling voice , and [he]_450-gamacho shouted like mad , lifting [his]_450-gamacho clenched fist right above [his]_450-gamacho head , and throwing [his]_450-gamacho body half out of the window . At every pause [the rabble below]_{8918-the rabble below} yelled , ' Down with [the Oligarchs]_{8919-the oligarchs} ! Viva la Libertad ! ' [Fuentes]_385-fuentes inside looked extremely miserable . [You]_8909-you know , [he]_450-gamacho is [the brother of [Jorge Fuentes]_{457-jorge fuentes} , who has been [Minister of [the Interior]_{8922-the interior}]_{8921-minister of the interior} for six months or so , some few years back]_{8920-the brother of jorge fuentes , who has been minister of the interior for six months or so , some few years back} . Of course , [he]_450-gamacho has no conscience ; but [he]_450-gamacho is [a man of birth and education]_{8923-a man of birth and education} - at one time [the director of the Customs of [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{8924-the director of the customs of cayta} . [That idiot]_{8925-that idiot} - brute [Gamacho]_450-gamacho fastened [himself]_450-gamacho upon [him]_450-gamacho with [his]_450-gamacho following of [the lowest rabble]_{8926-the lowest rabble} . [His]_450-gamacho sickly fear of [that ruffian]_{8927-that ruffian} was the most rejoicing sight imaginable . "_[3400-he] [He]_3400-he got up and went to the door to look out towards [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . " All quiet , "_[3400-he] [he]_3400-he said ; " [I]_3400-he wonder if [Sotillo]_442-sotillo really means to turn up [here]_5665-here ? "_[3400-he] CHAPTER TWO [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , pacing [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , was asking [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} the same question . There was always the doubt whether the warning of [the Esmeralda telegraphist]_{3403-the esmeralda telegraphist} - a fragmentary and interrupted message - had been properly understood . However , [the good man]_{7055-the good man} had made up [his]_{7055-the good man} mind not to go to bed till daylight , if even then . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} imagined [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} to have rendered an enormous service to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . When [he]_{267-captain mitchell} thought of [the saved silver]_{3405-the saved silver} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} rubbed [his]_{267-captain mitchell} hands together with satisfaction . In [his]_{267-captain mitchell} simple way [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was proud at being [a party to this extremely clever expedient]_{3406-a party to this extremely clever expedient} . It was [he]_{267-captain mitchell} who had given [it]_3407-it a practical shape by suggesting the possibility of intercepting at sea [the north - bound steamer]_{2572-the north - bound steamer} . And it was advantageous to [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} Company]_{854-his company} , too , which would have lost a valuable freight if the treasure had been left ashore to be confiscated . The pleasure of disappointing [the Monterists]_{441-the monterists} was also very great . [Authoritative]_{458-authoritative} by temperament and the long habit of command , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was [no democrat]_{3410-no democrat} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} even went so far as to profess a contempt for parliamentarism itself . " [[His]_{267-captain mitchell} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} [Don Vincente Ribiera]_{299-don vincente ribiera} , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} used to say , " whom [I]_{267-captain mitchell} and [that fellow of mine]_{1788-that fellow of mine} , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , had the honour , [sir]_5644-sir , and the pleasure of saving from a cruel death , deferred too much to [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} Congress]_{8932-his congress} . It was a mistake - a distinct mistake , [sir]_5644-sir . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [The guileless old seaman superintending the O.S.N. service]_{3411-the guileless old seaman superintending the o.s.n. service} imagined that the last three days had exhausted every startling surprise the political life of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana could offer . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} used to confess afterwards that the events which followed surpassed [his]_{267-captain mitchell} imagination . To begin with , [Sulaco]_408-sulaco because of the seizure of the cables and the disorganization of the steam service remained for a whole fortnight cut off from [the rest of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{1443-the rest of the world} like [a besieged city]_{3414-a besieged city} . " [One]_994-one would not have believed it possible ; but so it was , [sir]_5644-sir . A full fortnight . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} The account of the extraordinary things that happened during that time , and the powerful emotions [he]_{267-captain mitchell} experienced , acquired a comic impressiveness from the pompous manner of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} personal narrative . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} opened it always by assuring [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} hearer]_{3415-his hearer} that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was " in the thick of things from first to last . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Then [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would begin by describing the getting away of the silver , and [his]_{267-captain mitchell} natural anxiety lest " [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} fellow "_{[267-captain mitchell]} in charge of [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter}]_{8936-his fellow " in charge of the lighter} should make some mistake . Apart from the loss of so much precious metal , the life of [Senor Martin Decoud]_404-decoud , [an agreeable , wealthy , and well - informed young gentleman]_{3417-an agreeable , wealthy , and well - informed young gentleman} , would have been jeopardized through [his]_404-decoud falling into the hands of [[his]_404-decoud political enemies]_{3418-his political enemies} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} also admitted that in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} solitary vigil on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had felt a certain measure of concern for the future of [the whole country]_{2216-the whole country} . " A feeling , [sir]_5644-sir , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} explained , " perfectly comprehensible in [a man]_{771-a man} properly grateful for the many kindnesses received from [the best families of [merchants]_{6264-merchants} and [other native gentlemen of independent means]_{8941-other native gentlemen of independent means} , who , barely saved by [us]_8942-us from the excesses of [the mob]_{938-the mob}]_{8939-the best families of merchants and other native gentlemen of independent means , who , barely saved by us from the excesses of the mob} , seemed , to [my]_{267-captain mitchell} mind 's eye , destined to become the prey in person and fortune of [the native soldiery]_{8944-the native soldiery} , which , as is well known , behave with regrettable barbarity to [the inhabitants]_{8945-the inhabitants} during [their]_{8945-the inhabitants} civil commotions . And then , [sir]_5644-sir , there were [the Goulds]_{8947-the goulds} , for both of whom , [man]_718-man and [wife]_2753-wife , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} could not but entertain the warmest feelings deserved by [their]_{8947-the goulds} hospitality and kindness . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} felt , too , the dangers of [the gentlemen of [the Amarilla Club]_{188-the amarilla club}]_{8950-the gentlemen of the amarilla club} , who had made [me]_{267-captain mitchell} [honorary member]_{8951-honorary member} , and had treated [me]_{267-captain mitchell} with uniform regard and civility , both in [my]_{267-captain mitchell} capacity of [Consular Agent]_{8952-consular agent} and as [Superintendent of [an important Steam Service]_{8954-an important steam service}]_{8953-superintendent of an important steam service} . [Miss Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia , [the most beautiful and accomplished young lady whom it had ever been [my]_{267-captain mitchell} privilege to speak to]_{8955-the most beautiful and accomplished young lady whom it had ever been my privilege to speak to} , was not a little in [my]_{267-captain mitchell} mind , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} confess . How the interests of [[my]_{267-captain mitchell} Company]_{8956-my company} would be affected by the impending change of [officials]_{8957-officials} claimed a large share of [my]_{267-captain mitchell} attention , too . In short , [sir]_5644-sir , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} was extremely anxious and very tired , as [you]_8959-you may suppose , by the exciting and memorable events in which [I]_{267-captain mitchell} had taken [my]_{267-captain mitchell} little part . [[The Company]_{837-the company} 's building]_{8961-the company 's building} containing [[my]_{267-captain mitchell} residence]_{8962-my residence} was within five minutes ' walk , with the attraction of some supper and of [my]_{267-captain mitchell} hammock [I]_{267-captain mitchell} always take [my]_{267-captain mitchell} nightly rest in a hammock , as the most suitable to the climate ; but somehow , [sir]_5644-sir , though evidently [I]_{267-captain mitchell} could do nothing for [any one]_{1453-any one} by remaining about , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} could not tear [myself]_{267-captain mitchell} away from [that wharf]_{8965-that wharf} , where the fatigue made [me]_{267-captain mitchell} stumble painfully at times . The night was excessively dark - the darkest [I]_{267-captain mitchell} remember in [my]_{267-captain mitchell} life ; so that [I]_{267-captain mitchell} began to think that the arrival of [the transport]_{2970-the transport} from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda could not possibly take place before daylight , owing to the difficulty of navigating [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . The mosquitoes bit like fury . [We]_8968-we have been infested [here]_5665-here with mosquitoes before the late improvements ; a peculiar harbour brand , [sir]_5644-sir , renowned for [its]_8971-its ferocity . [They]_8972-their were like a cloud about [my]_{267-captain mitchell} head , and [I]_{267-captain mitchell} should n't wonder that but for [their]_8972-their attacks [I]_{267-captain mitchell} would have dozed off as [I]_{267-captain mitchell} walked up and down , and got a heavy fall . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} kept on smoking cigar after cigar , more to protect [myself]_{267-captain mitchell} from being eaten up alive than from any real relish for the weed . Then , [sir]_5644-sir , when perhaps for the twentieth time [I]_{267-captain mitchell} was approaching [my]_{267-captain mitchell} watch to the lighted end in order to see the time , and observing with surprise that it wanted yet ten minutes to midnight , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} heard the splash of [a ship]_{1682-a ship} 's propeller - an unmistakable sound to [a sailor]_{5826-a sailor} 's ear on such a calm night . It was faint indeed , because [they]_8972-their were advancing with precaution and dead slow , both on account of the darkness and from [their]_8972-their desire of not revealing too soon [their]_8972-their presence : a very unnecessary care , because , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} verily believe , in all the enormous extent of this harbour [I]_{267-captain mitchell} was [the only living soul about]_{8976-the only living soul about} . [Even the usual staff of [watchmen]_{8978-watchmen} and [others]_5859-others]_{8977-even the usual staff of watchmen and others} had been absent from [their]_8972-their posts for several nights owing to the disturbances . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} stood stock still , after dropping and stamping out [my]_{267-captain mitchell} cigar - a circumstance highly agreeable , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} should think , to the mosquitoes , if [I]_{267-captain mitchell} may judge from the state of [my]_{267-captain mitchell} face next morning . But that was a trifling inconvenience in comparison with the brutal proceedings [I]_{267-captain mitchell} became victim of on the part of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . Something utterly inconceivable , [sir]_5644-sir ; more like the proceedings of [a maniac]_{8981-a maniac} than the action of [a sane man , however lost to all sense of honour and decency]_{8982-a sane man , however lost to all sense of honour and decency} . But [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was furious at the failure of [his]_442-sotillo thievish scheme . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} In this [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was right . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was indeed infuriated . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , however , had not been arrested at once ; a vivid curiosity induced [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to remain on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} which is nearly four hundred feet long to see , or rather hear , the whole process of disembarkation . Concealed by [the railway truck used for]_{3422-the railway truck used for} the silver , which had been run back afterwards to [the shore end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{875-the shore end of the jetty} , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} saw [the small detachment]_{3425-the small detachment} thrown forward , pass by , taking different directions upon [the plain]_{798-the plain} . Meantime , [the troops]_{7394-the troops} were being landed and formed into a column , whose head crept up gradually so close to [him]_{267-captain mitchell} that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} made it out , barring nearly the whole width of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , only a very few yards from [him]_{267-captain mitchell} . Then the low , shuffling , murmuring , clinking sounds ceased , and [the whole mass]_{3429-the whole mass} remained for about an hour motionless and silent , awaiting the return of [the scouts]_{3430-the scouts} . On [land]_526-land nothing was to be heard except the deep baying of the mastiffs at [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , answered by the faint barking of the curs infesting [the outer limits of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{3433-the outer limits of the town} . A detached knot of dark shapes stood in front of the head of the column . Presently [the picket at the end of [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{3435-the picket at the end of the wharf} began to challenge in undertones single figures approaching from [the plain]_{798-the plain} . [Those messengers sent back from the scouting parties]_{3438-those messengers sent back from the scouting parties} flung to [[their]_{3438-those messengers sent back from the scouting parties} comrades]_{3439-their comrades} brief sentences and passed on rapidly , becoming lost in the great motionless mass , to make [their]_{3438-those messengers sent back from the scouting parties} report to [the Staff]_{5926-the staff} . It occurred to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} that [his]_{267-captain mitchell} position could become disagreeable and perhaps dangerous , when suddenly , at the head of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} , there was a shout of command , a bugle call , followed by a stir and a rattling of arms , and a murmuring noise that ran right up the column . Near by a loud voice directed hurriedly , " Push [that railway car]_{8983-that railway car} out of the way ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} At the rush of bare feet to execute the order [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} skipped back a pace or two ; [the car]_{3442-the car} , suddenly impelled by many hands , flew away from [him]_{267-captain mitchell} along the rails , and before [he]_{267-captain mitchell} knew what had happened [he]_{267-captain mitchell} found [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} surrounded and seized by [his]_{267-captain mitchell} arms and the collar of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} coat . " [We]_8984-we have caught [a man hiding here]_{8985-a man hiding here} , [mi teniente]_{8986-mi teniente} ! "_{[3443-one of his captors]} cried [one of [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} captors]_{8331-his captors}]_{3443-one of his captors} . " Hold [him]_{8985-a man hiding here} on one side till [the rearguard]_{8987-the rearguard} comes along , "_{[3445-the voice]} answered [the voice]_{3445-the voice} . [The whole column]_{3446-the whole column} streamed past [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} at a run , the thundering noise of [their]_3447-their feet dying away suddenly on [the shore]_{721-the shore} . [[His]_{267-captain mitchell} captors]_{8331-his captors} held [him]_{267-captain mitchell} tightly , disregarding [his]_{267-captain mitchell} declaration that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was [an Englishman]_{6337-an englishman} and [his]_{267-captain mitchell} loud demands to be taken at once before [[their]_{8331-his captors} commanding officer]_{3451-their commanding officer} . Finally [he]_{267-captain mitchell} lapsed into dignified silence . With a hollow rumble of wheels on the planks a couple of field guns , dragged by hand , rolled by . Then , after [a small body of men]_{3452-a small body of men} had marched past [escorting four or five figures which walked in advance , with a jingle of steel scabbards]_{3453-escorting four or five figures which walked in advance , with a jingle of steel scabbards} , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} felt a tug at [his]_{267-captain mitchell} arms , and was ordered to come along . During the passage from [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} to [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} it is to be feared that [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was subjected to certain indignities at the hands of [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} - such as jerks , thumps on the neck , forcible application of the butt of a rifle to the small of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} back . [Their]_{7397-the soldiers} ideas of speed were not in accord with [his]_{267-captain mitchell} notion of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} dignity . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} became flustered , flushed , and helpless . It was as if [the world]_{525-the world} were coming to an end . [The long building]_{3458-the long building} was surrounded by [troops]_7155-troops , which were already piling arms by [companies]_{3460-companies} and preparing to pass the night lying on the ground in [their]_7155-troops ponchos with [their]_7155-troops sacks under [their]_7155-troops heads . [Corporals]_{3461-corporals} moved with swinging lanterns posting sentries all round the walls wherever there was a door or an opening . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was taking [his]_442-sotillo measures to protect [his]_442-sotillo conquest as if it had indeed contained the treasure . [His]_442-sotillo desire to make [his]_442-sotillo fortune at one audacious stroke of genius had overmastered [his]_442-sotillo reasoning faculties . [He]_442-sotillo would not believe in the possibility of failure ; the mere hint of such a thing made [his]_442-sotillo brain reel with rage . Every circumstance pointing to it appeared incredible . The statement of [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , which was so absolutely fatal to [his]_442-sotillo hopes , could by no means be admitted . It is true , too , that [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's story had been told so incoherently , with such excessive signs of distraction , that it really looked improbable . It was extremely difficult , as the saying is , to make head or tail of it . On [the bridge of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer}]_{3462-the bridge of the steamer} , directly after [his]_442-sotillo rescue , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo and [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} , in [their]_{7668-his officers} impatience and excitement , would not give [the wretched man]_{3465-the wretched man} time to collect such few wits as remained to [him]_{3465-the wretched man} . [He]_{3465-the wretched man} ought to have been quieted , soothed , and reassured , whereas [he]_{3465-the wretched man} had been roughly handled , cuffed , shaken , and addressed in menacing tones . [His]_{3465-the wretched man} struggles , [his]_{3465-the wretched man} wriggles , [his]_{3465-the wretched man} attempts to get down on [his]_{3465-the wretched man} knees , followed by the most violent efforts to break away , as if [he]_{3465-the wretched man} meant incontinently to jump overboard , [his]_{3465-the wretched man} shrieks and shrinkings and cowering wild glances had filled them first with amazement , then with a doubt of [his]_{3465-the wretched man} genuineness , as [men]_552-men are wo nt to suspect the sincerity of every great passion . [His]_{3465-the wretched man} Spanish , too , became so mixed up with German that the better half of [his]_{3465-the wretched man} statements remained incomprehensible . [He]_{3465-the wretched man} tried to propitiate [them]_3467-them by calling them hochwohlgeboren herren , which in itself sounded suspicious . When admonished sternly not to trifle [he]_{3465-the wretched man} repeated [his]_{3465-the wretched man} entreaties and protestations of loyalty and innocence again in German , obstinately , because [he]_{3465-the wretched man} was not aware in what language [he]_{3465-the wretched man} was speaking . [His]_{3465-the wretched man} identity , of course , was perfectly known as [an inhabitant of [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{3468-an inhabitant of esmeralda} , but this made the matter no clearer . As [he]_{3465-the wretched man} kept on forgetting [Decoud]_404-decoud 's name , mixing [him]_{3465-the wretched man} up with [several other people [he]_{3465-the wretched man} had seen in [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{3469-several other people he had seen in the casa gould} , it looked as if [they]_{3469-several other people he had seen in the casa gould} all had been in the lighter together ; and for a moment [Sotillo]_442-sotillo thought that [he]_{3465-the wretched man} had drowned [every prominent Ribierist of [Sulaco]_408-sulaco]_{3471-every prominent ribierist of sulaco} . The improbability of such a thing threw a doubt upon the whole statement . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} was either mad or playing a part - pretending fear and distraction on the spur of the moment to cover the truth . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's rapacity , excited to the highest pitch by the prospect of an immense booty , could believe in nothing adverse . [This Jew]_{3472-this jew} might have been very much frightened by the accident , but [he]_{3465-the wretched man} knew where the silver was concealed , and had invented this story , with [his]_{3465-the wretched man} Jewish cunning , to put [him]_{3465-the wretched man} entirely off the track as to what had been done . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had taken up [[his]_442-sotillo quarters]_{3473-his quarters} on [the upper floor]_{3474-the upper floor} in [a vast apartment]_{3475-a vast apartment} with heavy black beams . But there was no ceiling , and the eye lost itself in the darkness under the high pitch of the roof . The thick shutters stood open . On a long table could be seen a large inkstand , some stumpy , inky quill pens , and two square wooden boxes , each holding half a hundred - weight of sand . Sheets of grey coarse official paper bestrewed the floor . It must have been [a room occupied by [some higher official of the Customs]_{3477-some higher official of the customs}]_{3476-a room occupied by some higher official of the customs} , because a large leathern armchair stood behind the table , with other high - backed chairs scattered about . A net hammock was swung under one of the beams - for [[the official]_{3478-the official} 's afternoon siesta]_{3479-the official 's afternoon siesta} , no doubt . A couple of candles stuck into tall iron candlesticks gave a dim reddish light . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's hat , sword , and revolver lay between [them]_3481-them , and [a couple of [[his]_{3061-the colonel} more trusty officers]_{3483-his more trusty officers}]_{3482-a couple of his more trusty officers} lounged gloomily against the table . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} threw [himself]_{3061-the colonel} into the armchair , and [a big negro with a sergeant]_{3485-a big negro with a sergeant} 's stripes on [his]_{3485-a big negro with a sergeant} ragged sleeve , kneeling down , pulled off [his]_{3485-a big negro with a sergeant} boots . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's ebony moustache contrasted violently with the livid colouring of [his]_442-sotillo cheeks . [His]_442-sotillo eyes were sombre and as if sunk very far into [his]_442-sotillo head . [He]_442-sotillo seemed exhausted by [his]_442-sotillo perplexities , languid with disappointment ; but when [the sentry on the landing]_{3486-the sentry on the landing} thrust [his]_442-sotillo head in to announce the arrival of [a prisoner]_{3487-a prisoner} , [he]_442-sotillo revived at once . " Let [him]_{3487-a prisoner} be brought in , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo shouted , fiercely . The door flew open , and [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , bareheaded , [his]_{267-captain mitchell} waistcoat open , the bow of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} tie under [his]_{267-captain mitchell} ear , was hustled into [the room]_{5737-the room} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo recognized [him]_{267-captain mitchell} at once . [He]_442-sotillo could not have hoped for a more precious capture ; here was [a man who could tell [him]_442-sotillo , if [he]_442-sotillo chose , everything [he]_442-sotillo wished to know - and directly the problem of how best to make [him]_442-sotillo talk to the point presented itself to [his]_442-sotillo mind]_{3489-a man who could tell him , if he chose , everything he wished to know - and directly the problem of how best to make him talk to the point presented itself to his mind} . The resentment of [a foreign nation]_{3490-a foreign nation} had no terrors for [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . The might of [the whole armed Europe]_{3491-the whole armed europe} would not have protected [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} from insults and ill - usage , so well as the quick reflection of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo that this was [an Englishman who would most likely turn obstinate under bad treatment]_{3492-an englishman who would most likely turn obstinate under bad treatment} , and become quite unmanageable . At all events , [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} smoothed the scowl on [his]_{3061-the colonel} brow . " What ! [The excellent Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell} ! "_{[3061-the colonel]} [he]_{3061-the colonel} cried , in affected dismay . The pretended anger of [his]_{3061-the colonel} swift advance and of [his]_{3061-the colonel} shout , " Release [the caballero]_{8988-the caballero} at once , "_{[3061-the colonel]} was so effective that [the astounded soldiers]_{3494-the astounded soldiers} positively sprang away from [[their]_{3494-the astounded soldiers} prisoner]_{3495-their prisoner} . Thus suddenly deprived of forcible support , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} reeled as though about to fall . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo took [him]_{267-captain mitchell} familiarly under the arm , led [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to a chair , waved [his]_442-sotillo hand at [the room]_{5737-the room} . " Go out , all of [you]_3497-you , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo commanded . When [they]_3497-you had been left alone [he]_442-sotillo stood looking down , irresolute and silent , watching till [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had recovered [his]_{267-captain mitchell} power of speech . Here in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} very grasp was one of [the men concerned in the removal of the silver]_{3498-the men concerned in the removal of the silver} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's temperament was of that sort that [he]_442-sotillo experienced an ardent desire to beat [him]_{267-captain mitchell} ; just as formerly when negotiating with difficulty a loan from [the cautious Anzani]_{3499-the cautious anzani} , [his]_442-sotillo fingers always itched to take [the shopkeeper]_{3500-the shopkeeper} by the throat . As to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , the suddenness , unexpectedness , and general inconceivableness of this experience had confused [his]_{267-captain mitchell} thoughts . Moreover , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was physically out of breath . " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} 've been knocked down three times between this and [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} gasped out at last . " [Somebody]_{5736-somebody} shall be made to pay for this . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had certainly stumbled more than once , and had been dragged along for some distance before [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could regain [his]_{267-captain mitchell} stride . With [his]_{267-captain mitchell} recovered breath [his]_{267-captain mitchell} indignation seemed to madden [him]_{267-captain mitchell} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} jumped up , crimson , all [his]_{267-captain mitchell} white hair bristling , [his]_{267-captain mitchell} eyes glaring vengefully , and shook violently the flaps of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} ruined waistcoat before [the disconcerted Sotillo]_442-sotillo . " Look ! [Those uniformed thieves of [yours]_442-sotillo downstairs]_{8991-those uniformed thieves of yours downstairs} have robbed [me]_{267-captain mitchell} of [my]_{267-captain mitchell} watch . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [The old sailor]_{3501-the old sailor} 's aspect was very threatening . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo saw [himself]_442-sotillo cut off from the table on which [his]_442-sotillo sabre and revolver were lying . " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} demand restitution and apologies , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} thundered at [him]_442-sotillo , quite beside [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} . " From [you]_442-sotillo ! Yes , from [you]_442-sotillo ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} For the space of a second or so [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} stood with a perfectly stony expression of face ; then , as [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} flung out an arm towards the table as if to snatch up the revolver , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , with a yell of alarm , bounded to the door and was gone in a flash , slamming it after [him]_442-sotillo . Surprise calmed [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's fury . Behind the closed door [Sotillo]_442-sotillo shouted on [the landing]_{2524-the landing} , and there was a great tumult of feet on the wooden staircase . " Disarm [him]_442-sotillo ! Bind [him]_442-sotillo ! "_{[3061-the colonel]} [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} could be heard vociferating . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had just the time to glance once at the windows , with three perpendicular bars of iron each and some twenty feet from the ground , as [he]_{267-captain mitchell} well knew , before the door flew open and the rush upon [him]_{267-captain mitchell} took place . In an incredibly short time [he]_{267-captain mitchell} found [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} bound with many turns of a hide rope to a high - backed chair , so that [his]_{267-captain mitchell} head alone remained free . Not till then did [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , who had been leaning in the doorway trembling visibly , venture again within . [The soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} , picking up from the floor the rifles [they]_{7397-the soldiers} had dropped to grapple with [the prisoner]_{3506-the prisoner} , filed out of [the room]_{5737-the room} . [The officers]_{2073-the officers} remained leaning on [their]_{2073-the officers} swords and looking on . " The watch ! the watch ! "_{[3061-the colonel]} raved [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} , pacing to and fro like a tiger in a cage . " Give [me]_{3061-the colonel} [that man]_{614-that man} 's watch . "_{[3061-the colonel]} It was true , that when searched for arms in [the hall]_{3510-the hall} [downstairs]_{8035-downstairs} , before being taken into [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's presence , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had been relieved of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} watch and chain ; but at [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's clamour it was produced quickly enough , [a corporal]_{3513-a corporal} bringing it up , carried carefully in the palms of [his]_{3513-a corporal} joined hands . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo snatched it , and pushed the clenched fist from which it dangled close to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's face . " Now then ! [[You]_442-sotillo arrogant [Englishman]_{444-the englishman}]_{8993-you arrogant englishman} ! [You]_442-sotillo dare to call [the soldiers of [the army]_{6742-the army} [thieves]_5681-thieves]_{8994-the soldiers of the army thieves} ! Behold [your]_442-sotillo watch . "_{[3513-a corporal]} [He]_{3513-a corporal} flourished [his]_{3513-a corporal} fist as if aiming blows at [the prisoner]_{3506-the prisoner} 's nose . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , helpless as [a swathed infant]_{3515-a swathed infant} , looked anxiously at the sixty - guinea gold half - chronometer , presented to [him]_{267-captain mitchell} years ago by [a Committee of Underwriters]_{3516-a committee of underwriters} for saving [a ship]_{1682-a ship} from total loss by fire . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , too , seemed to perceive its valuable appearance . [He]_442-sotillo became silent suddenly , stepped aside to the table , and began a careful examination in the light of the candles . [He]_442-sotillo had never seen anything so fine . [[His]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} closed in and craned [their]_{7668-his officers} necks behind [his]_442-sotillo back . [He]_442-sotillo became so interested that for an instant [he]_442-sotillo forgot [[his]_442-sotillo precious prisoner]_{3519-his precious prisoner} . There is always something childish in the rapacity of [the passionate , clear - minded , Southern races]_{3520-the passionate , clear - minded , southern races} , wanting in the misty idealism of [the Northerners , who at the smallest encouragement dream of nothing less than the conquest of]_{3521-the northerners , who at the smallest encouragement dream of nothing less than the conquest of} [the earth]_{617-the earth} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was fond of jewels , gold trinkets , of personal adornment . After a moment [he]_442-sotillo turned about , and with a commanding gesture made all [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} fall back . [He]_442-sotillo laid down the watch on the table , then , negligently , pushed [his]_442-sotillo hat over it . " Ha ! "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo began , going up very close to the chair . " [You]_{7668-his officers} dare call [[my]_442-sotillo valiant soldiers of [the Esmeralda regiment]_{8998-the esmeralda regiment}]_{8997-my valiant soldiers of the esmeralda regiment} , [thieves]_5681-thieves . [You]_{7668-his officers} dare ! What impudence ! [You]_{7668-his officers} foreigners come here to rob [[our]_9000-our country]_{1797-our country} of [its]_{1797-our country} wealth . [You]_{7668-his officers} never have enough ! [Your]_{7668-his officers} audacity knows no bounds . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo looked towards [the officers , amongst whom there was an approving murmur]_{3524-the officers , amongst whom there was an approving murmur} . [The older major]_{3525-the older major} was moved to declare - " Si , [mi colonel]_{9002-mi colonel} . [They]_{8997-my valiant soldiers of the esmeralda regiment} are [all traitors]_{9003-all traitors} . "_{[3525-the older major]} " [I]_442-sotillo shall say nothing , "_{[442-sotillo]} continued [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , fixing [the motionless and powerless Mitchell]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} with an angry but uneasy stare . " [I]_442-sotillo shall say nothing of [your]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} treacherous attempt to get possession of [my]_442-sotillo revolver to shoot [me]_442-sotillo while [I]_442-sotillo was trying to treat [you]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} with consideration [you]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} did not deserve . [You]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} have forfeited [your]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} life . [Your]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} only hope is in [my]_442-sotillo clemency . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo watched for the effect of [his]_442-sotillo words , but there was no obvious sign of fear on [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's face . [His]_{267-captain mitchell} white hair was full of dust , which covered also the rest of [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} helpless person]_{3527-his helpless person} . As if [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had heard nothing , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} twitched an eyebrow to get rid of a bit of straw which hung amongst the hairs . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo advanced one leg and put [his]_442-sotillo arms akimbo . " It is [you]_{3526-the motionless and powerless mitchell} , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo said , emphatically , " who are [the thief]_{9004-the thief} , not [[my]_442-sotillo soldiers]_{9005-my soldiers} ! "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo pointed at [[his]_442-sotillo prisoner]_{3528-his prisoner} a forefinger with a long , almond - shaped nail . " Where is the silver of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} ? [I]_442-sotillo ask [you]_{267-captain mitchell} , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , where is the silver that was deposited in [this Custom House]_{9007-this custom house} ? Answer [me]_442-sotillo that ! [You]_{267-captain mitchell} stole it . [You]_{267-captain mitchell} were [a party to stealing it]_{9008-a party to stealing it} . [It]_9009-it was stolen from [the Government]_{1123-the government} . Aha ! [you]_{267-captain mitchell} think [I]_442-sotillo do not know what [I]_442-sotillo say ; but [I]_442-sotillo am up to [your]_{267-captain mitchell} foreign tricks . It is gone , the silver ! No ? Gone in one of [[your]_{267-captain mitchell} lanchas]_{9011-your lanchas} , [[you]_{267-captain mitchell} miserable man]_{9012-you miserable man} ! How dared [you]_{267-captain mitchell} ? "_{[442-sotillo]} This time [he]_3529-he produced [his]_3529-he effect . " How on earth could [Sotillo]_442-sotillo know that ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} thought [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . [His]_{267-captain mitchell} head , the only part of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} body that could move , betrayed [his]_{267-captain mitchell} surprise by a sudden jerk . " Ha ! [you]_{267-captain mitchell} tremble , "_{[442-sotillo]} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo shouted , suddenly . " It is a conspiracy . It is a crime against [the State]_{809-the state} . Did [you]_{267-captain mitchell} not know that the silver belongs to [the Republic]_{568-the republic} till the Government claims are satisfied ? Where is it ? Where have [you]_{267-captain mitchell} hidden [it]_9015-it , [[you]_{267-captain mitchell} miserable thief]_{9016-you miserable thief} ? "_{[442-sotillo]} At this question [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's sinking spirits revived . In whatever incomprehensible manner [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had already got [his]_442-sotillo information about the lighter , [he]_442-sotillo had not captured it . That was clear . In [his]_{267-captain mitchell} outraged heart , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had resolved that nothing would induce [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to say a word while [he]_{267-captain mitchell} remained so disgracefully bound , but [his]_{267-captain mitchell} desire to help the escape of the silver made [him]_{267-captain mitchell} depart from this resolution . [His]_{267-captain mitchell} wits were very much at work . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} detected in [Sotillo]_442-sotillo a certain air of doubt , of irresolution . " [That man]_{614-that man} , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} said to [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} , " is not certain of what [he]_{614-that man} advances . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} For all [his]_{267-captain mitchell} pomposity in social intercourse , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} could meet the realities of life in a resolute and ready spirit . Now [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had got over the first shock of the abominable treatment [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was cool and collected enough . The immense contempt [he]_{267-captain mitchell} felt for [Sotillo]_442-sotillo steadied [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , and [he]_{267-captain mitchell} said oracularly , " No doubt it is well concealed by this time . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , too , had time to cool down . " Muy bien , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo said in a cold and threatening manner . " But can [you]_{267-captain mitchell} produce the Government receipt for [the royalty and the Custom House permit of embarkation]_{9018-the royalty and the custom house permit of embarkation} , hey ? Can [you]_{267-captain mitchell} ? No . Then the silver has been removed illegally , and [the guilty]_{9019-the guilty} shall be made to suffer , unless it is produced within five days from this . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} gave orders for [the prisoner]_{3506-the prisoner} to be unbound and locked up in [one of [the smaller rooms downstairs]_{3532-the smaller rooms downstairs}]_{3531-one of the smaller rooms downstairs} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} walked about [the room]_{5737-the room} , moody and silent , till [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , with each of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} arms held by [a couple of men]_{3122-a couple of men} , stood up , shook [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} , and stamped [his]_{267-captain mitchell} feet . " How did [you]_{267-captain mitchell} like to be tied up , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} asked , derisively . " It is the most incredible , abominable use of power ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} declared in a loud voice . " And whatever [your]_{267-captain mitchell} purpose , [you]_{267-captain mitchell} shall gain nothing from it , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} can promise [you]_{267-captain mitchell} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [The tall colonel]_{3535-the tall colonel} , livid , with [his]_{3535-the tall colonel} coal - black ringlets and moustache , crouched , as it were , to look into the eyes of [the short , thick - set , red - faced prisoner with rumpled white hair]_{3536-the short , thick - set , red - faced prisoner with rumpled white hair} . " That [we]_9020-we shall see . [You]_{267-captain mitchell} shall know [my]_{3535-the tall colonel} power a little better when [I]_{3535-the tall colonel} tie [you]_{267-captain mitchell} up to a potalon outside in the sun for a whole day . "_{[3535-the tall colonel]} [He]_{3535-the tall colonel} drew [himself]_{3535-the tall colonel} up haughtily , and made a sign for [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} to be led away . " What about [my]_{267-captain mitchell} watch ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} cried [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , hanging back from the efforts of [the men]_{3537-the men} pulling [him]_{267-captain mitchell} towards the door . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo turned to [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} . " No ! But only listen to [this picaro]_{9021-this picaro} , [caballeros]_{384-caballeros} , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo pronounced with affected scorn , and was answered by a chorus of derisive laughter . " [He]_{9021-this picaro} demands [his]_{9021-this picaro} watch ! "_{[442-sotillo]} . . . [He]_442-sotillo ran up again to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , for the desire to relieve [his]_442-sotillo feelings by inflicting blows and pain upon [this Englishman]_{3539-this englishman} was very strong within [him]_442-sotillo . " [Your]_{267-captain mitchell} watch ! [You]_{267-captain mitchell} are [a prisoner in war time]_{9022-a prisoner in war time} , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} ! In war time ! [You]_{267-captain mitchell} have no rights and no property ! [Caramba]_356-caramba ! The very breath in [your]_{267-captain mitchell} body belongs to [me]_{267-captain mitchell} . Remember that . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} " Bosh ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} said [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , concealing a disagreeable impression . Down below , in [a great hall]_{3540-a great hall} , with the earthen floor and with a tall mound thrown up by white ants in a corner , [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} had kindled a small fire with broken chairs and tables near the arched gateway , through which the faint murmur of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} waters on [the beach]_{5964-the beach} could be heard . While [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was being led down [the staircase]_{1079-the staircase} , [an officer]_{3545-an officer} passed [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , running up to report to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo the capture of [more prisoners]_{3546-more prisoners} . A lot of smoke hung about in [the vast gloomy place]_{3547-the vast gloomy place} , the fire crackled , and , as if through a haze , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} made out , surrounded by [short soldiers with fixed bayonets]_{3548-short soldiers with fixed bayonets} , the heads of [three tall prisoners]_{3549-three tall prisoners} - [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , and the white leonine mane of [old Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , who stood half - turned away from [the others]_{7191-the others} with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} chin on [his]_{252-the garibaldino} breast and [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arms crossed . [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's astonishment knew no bounds . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} cried out ; [the other two]_{3553-the other two} exclaimed also . But [he]_{267-captain mitchell} hurried on , diagonally , across [the big cavern - like hall]_{3554-the big cavern - like hall} . Lots of thoughts , surmises , hints of caution , and so on , crowded [his]_{267-captain mitchell} head to distraction . " Is [he]_{252-the garibaldino} actually keeping [you]_{267-captain mitchell} ? "_{[3555-the chief engineer , whose single eyeglass glittered in the firelight]} shouted [the chief engineer , whose single eyeglass glittered in the firelight]_{3555-the chief engineer , whose single eyeglass glittered in the firelight} . [An officer from the top of the stairs]_{3556-an officer from the top of the stairs} was shouting urgently , " Bring [them]_{7191-the others} all up - all three . "_{[3556-an officer from the top of the stairs]} In the clamour of voices and the rattle of arms , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} made [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} heard imperfectly : " By heavens ! [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} has stolen [my]_{267-captain mitchell} watch . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [The engineer - in - chief on the staircase]_{3557-the engineer - in - chief on the staircase} resisted the pressure long enough to shout , " What ? What did [you]_{267-captain mitchell} say ? "_{[3557-the engineer - in - chief on the staircase]} " [My]_{267-captain mitchell} chronometer ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} yelled violently at the very moment of being thrust head foremost through a small door into a sort of cell , perfectly black , and so narrow that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} fetched up against the opposite wall . The door had been instantly slammed . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} knew where [they]_3558-they had put [him]_{267-captain mitchell} . This was [the strong room of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house}]_{3559-the strong room of the custom house} , whence the silver had been removed only a few hours earlier . [It]_{3559-the strong room of the custom house} was almost as narrow as [a corridor , with a small square aperture , barred by a heavy grating]_{3561-a corridor , with a small square aperture , barred by a heavy grating} , at the distant end . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} staggered for a few steps , then sat down on the earthen floor with [his]_{267-captain mitchell} back to the wall . Nothing , not even a gleam of light from anywhere , interfered with [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's meditation . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} did some hard but not very extensive thinking . It was not of a gloomy cast . [The old sailor]_{3501-the old sailor} , with all [his]_{3501-the old sailor} small weaknesses and absurdities , was constitutionally incapable of entertaining for any length of time a fear of [his]_{3501-the old sailor} personal safety . It was not so much firmness of soul as the lack of a certain kind of imagination - the kind whose undue development caused intense suffering to [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} ; that sort of imagination which adds the blind terror of bodily suffering and of death , envisaged as an accident to the body alone , strictly - to all the other apprehensions on which the sense of one 's existence is based . Unfortunately , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had not much penetration of any kind ; characteristic , illuminating trifles of expression , action , or movement , escaped [him]_{267-captain mitchell} completely . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} was too pompously and innocently aware of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} own existence to observe that of [others]_5859-others . For instance , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could not believe that [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had been really afraid of [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , and this simply because it would never have entered into [his]_{267-captain mitchell} head to shoot [any one]_{1453-any one} except in the most pressing case of self - defence . [Anybody]_6218-anybody could see [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was not [a murdering kind of man]_{3566-a murdering kind of man} , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} reflected quite gravely . Then why this preposterous and insulting charge ? [he]_{267-captain mitchell} asked [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} . But [his]_{267-captain mitchell} thoughts mainly clung around the astounding and unanswerable question : How [the devil]_{772-the devil} [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} got to know that the silver had gone off in the lighter ? It was obvious that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had not captured it . And , obviously , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could not have captured it ! In this last conclusion [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was misled by the assumption drawn from [his]_{267-captain mitchell} observation of the weather during [his]_{267-captain mitchell} long vigil on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} thought that there had been much more wind than usual that night in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} ; whereas , as a matter of fact , the reverse was the case . " How in the name of all that 's marvellous did [that confounded fellow]_{9024-that confounded fellow} get wind of the affair ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} was the first question [he]_{267-captain mitchell} asked directly after the bang , clatter , and flash of the open door which was closed again almost before [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could lift [his]_{267-captain mitchell} dropped head informed [him]_{267-captain mitchell} that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had [a companion of captivity]_{3571-a companion of captivity} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's voice stopped muttering curses in English and Spanish . " Is that [you]_{267-captain mitchell} , [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} made answer , surlily . " [I]_{249-dr. monygham} struck [my]_{249-dr. monygham} forehead against this confounded wall with enough force to fell an ox . Where are [you]_{267-captain mitchell} ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , accustomed to the darkness , could make out [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} stretching out [his]_{6199-the doctor} hands blindly . " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} am sitting here on the floor . Do n't fall over [my]_{267-captain mitchell} legs , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's voice announced with great dignity of tone . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , entreated not to walk about in the dark , sank down to the ground , too . [The two prisoners of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} , with [their]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} heads nearly touching , began to exchange confidences . " Yes , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} related in a low tone to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's vehement curiosity , " [we]_9025-we have been nabbed in [old [Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} 's place]_{9026-old viola 's place} . It seems that one of [[their]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} pickets]_{9027-their pickets} , commanded by [an officer]_{3545-an officer} , pushed as far as the town gate . [They]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} had orders not to enter , but to bring along every soul [they]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} could find on [the plain]_{798-the plain} . [We]_9025-we had been talking in there with the door open , and no doubt [they]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} saw the glimmer of [our]_9025-we light . [They]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} must have been making [their]_{3574-the two prisoners of sotillo} approaches for some time . [The engineer]_{6138-the engineer} laid [himself]_{6138-the engineer} on a bench in a recess by [the fire - place]_{9031-the fire - place} , and [I]_{6199-the doctor} went [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} to have a look . [I]_{6199-the doctor} had n't heard any sound from [there]_5977-there for a long time . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , as soon as [he]_{270-old giorgio} saw [me]_{6199-the doctor} come up , lifted [his]_{270-old giorgio} arm for silence . [I]_{6199-the doctor} stole in on tiptoe . By [Jove]_454-jove , [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} was lying down and had gone to sleep . [The woman]_{5734-the woman} had actually dropped off to sleep ! ' [Senor Doctor]_{345-el senor doctor} , ' [Viola]_{270-old giorgio} whispers to [me]_{6199-the doctor} , ' it looks as if [her]_{5734-the woman} oppression was going to get better . ' ' Yes , ' [I]_{6199-the doctor} said , very much surprised ; ' [[your]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{9036-your wife} is [a wonderful woman]_{9037-a wonderful woman} , [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} . ' Just then a shot was fired in [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} , which made [us]_9039-us jump and cower as if at a thunder - clap . It seems that [the party of [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers}]_{9040-the party of soldiers} had stolen quite close up , and one of [them]_{9040-the party of soldiers} had crept up to the door . [He]_{270-old giorgio} looked in , thought there was [no one there]_{9042-no one there} , and , holding [his]_{270-old giorgio} rifle ready , entered quietly . [The chief]_{6141-the chief} told [me]_{6199-the doctor} that [he]_{6141-the chief} had just closed [his]_{6141-the chief} eyes for a moment . When [he]_{6141-the chief} opened them , [he]_{6141-the chief} saw [the man]_{543-the man} already in the middle of [the room]_{5737-the room} peering into the dark corners . [The chief]_{6141-the chief} was so startled that , without thinking , [he]_{6141-the chief} made one leap from the recess right out in front of the fireplace . [The soldier]_{9047-the soldier} , no less startled , up with [his]_{9047-the soldier} rifle and pulls the trigger , deafening and singeing [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , but in [his]_{9047-the soldier} flurry missing [him]_{9047-the soldier} completely . But , look what happens ! At the noise of the report [the sleeping woman]_{9049-the sleeping woman} sat up , as if moved by a spring , with a shriek , ' [The children]_{5777-the children} , Gian ' [Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} ! Save [the children]_{5777-the children} ! ' [I]_{6199-the doctor} have it in [my]_{6199-the doctor} ears now . It was the truest cry of distress [I]_{6199-the doctor} ever heard . [I]_{6199-the doctor} stood as if paralyzed , but [the old husband]_{9052-the old husband} ran across to the bedside , stretching out [his]_{9052-the old husband} hands . [She]_{9049-the sleeping woman} clung to them ! [I]_{6199-the doctor} could see [her]_{9049-the sleeping woman} eyes go glazed ; [the old fellow]_{8195-the old fellow} lowered [her]_{9049-the sleeping woman} down on the pillows and then looked round at [me]_{6199-the doctor} . [She]_{9049-the sleeping woman} was dead ! All this took less than five minutes , and then [I]_{6199-the doctor} ran down to see what was the matter . It was no use thinking of any resistance . Nothing [we]_9054-we two could say availed with [the officer]_{9055-the officer} , so [I]_{6199-the doctor} volunteered to go up with [a couple of [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers}]_{9056-a couple of soldiers} and fetch down [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} . [He]_{9052-the old husband} was sitting at the foot of the bed , looking at [[his]_{9052-the old husband} wife]_{725-his wife} 's face , and did not seem to hear what [I]_{6199-the doctor} said ; but after [I]_{6199-the doctor} had pulled the sheet over [her]_{9049-the sleeping woman} head , [he]_{9052-the old husband} got up and followed [us]_9054-we downstairs quietly , in a sort of thoughtful way . [They]_{9056-a couple of soldiers} marched [us]_9054-we off along [the road]_{923-the road} , leaving the door open and the candle burning . [The chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} strode on without a word , but [I]_{6199-the doctor} looked back once or twice at the feeble gleam . After [we]_9054-we had gone some considerable distance , the Garibaldino , who was walking by [my]_{6199-the doctor} side , suddenly said , ' [I]_{6199-the doctor} have buried [many men on battlefields on [this continent]_{5639-this continent}]_{9061-many men on battlefields on this continent} . [The priests]_{6242-the priests} talk of [consecrated ground]_{9064-consecrated ground} ! Bah ! [All the earth made by [God]_259-god]_{9065-all the earth made by god} is holy ; but [the sea]_{698-the sea} , which knows nothing of [kings]_5804-kings and [priests]_5899-priests and [tyrants]_5809-tyrants , is the holiest of all . [Doctor]_8741-doctor ! [I]_{6199-the doctor} should like to bury [her]_9071-her in [the sea]_{698-the sea} . No mummeries , candles , incense , no holy water mumbled over by [priests]_5899-priests . The spirit of liberty is upon [the waters]_{9074-the waters} . ' . . . [Amazing old man]_{9075-amazing old man} . [He]_{9075-amazing old man} was saying all this in an undertone as if talking to [himself]_{9075-amazing old man} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Yes , yes , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} interrupted [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , impatiently . " [Poor old chap]_{8745-poor old chap} ! But have [you]_{267-captain mitchell} any idea how [that ruffian [Sotillo]_442-sotillo]_{9077-that ruffian sotillo} obtained [his]_{9077-that ruffian sotillo} information ? [He]_{9077-that ruffian sotillo} did not get hold of [any of [[our]_9079-our Cargadores who helped with [the truck]_{3212-the truck}]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck}]_{9078-any of our cargadores who helped with the truck} , did [he]_{9077-that ruffian sotillo} ? But no , it is impossible ! [These]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck} were [picked men [we]_9079-our 've had in [our]_9079-our boats]_{9082-picked men we 've had in our boats} for these five years , and [I]_{267-captain mitchell} paid [them]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck} [myself]_{267-captain mitchell} specially for the job , with instructions to keep out of the way for twenty - four hours at least . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} saw [them]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck} with [my]_{267-captain mitchell} own eyes march on with [the Italians]_{9083-the italians} to [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} . [The chief]_{6141-the chief} promised to give [them]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck} rations as long as [they]_{9080-our cargadores who helped with the truck} wanted to remain [there]_5977-there . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} " Well , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , slowly , " [I]_{6199-the doctor} can tell [you]_{267-captain mitchell} that [you]_{267-captain mitchell} may say good - bye for ever to [[your]_{267-captain mitchell} best lighter]_{9087-your best lighter} , and to [the Capataz of [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{8110-the capataz of cargadores} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} At this , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} scrambled up to [his]_{267-captain mitchell} feet in the excess of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} excitement . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , without giving [him]_{267-captain mitchell} time to exclaim , stated briefly the part played by [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} during the night . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was overcome . " Drowned ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} muttered , in a bewildered and appalled whisper . " Drowned ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Afterwards [he]_{267-captain mitchell} kept still , apparently listening , but too absorbed in the news of the catastrophe to follow [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's narrative with attention . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had taken up an attitude of perfect ignorance , till at last [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was induced to have [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} brought in to repeat the whole story , which was got out of [him]_{412-senor hirsch} again with the greatest difficulty , because every moment [he]_{412-senor hirsch} would break out into lamentations . At last , [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} was led away , looking more dead than alive , and shut up in [one of [the upstairs rooms]_{3581-the upstairs rooms}]_{3580-one of the upstairs rooms} to be close at hand . Then [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , keeping up [his]_{6199-the doctor} character of [a man not admitted to the inner councils of [the San Tome Administration]_{1635-the san tome administration}]_{3583-a man not admitted to the inner councils of the san tome administration} , remarked that the story sounded incredible . Of course , [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , [he]_{6199-the doctor} could n't tell what had been the action of [the Europeans]_{7996-the europeans} , as [he]_{6199-the doctor} had been exclusively occupied with [his]_{6199-the doctor} own work in looking after [the wounded]_{2518-the wounded} , and also in attending [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} had succeeded in assuming so well a tone of impartial indifference , that [Sotillo]_442-sotillo seemed to be completely deceived . Till then a show of regular inquiry had been kept up ; one of [the officers sitting at the table]_{3587-the officers sitting at the table} wrote down the questions and the answers , [the others]_{7191-the others} , lounging about [the room]_{5737-the room} , listened attentively , puffing at [their]_{7191-the others} long cigars and keeping [their]_{7191-the others} eyes on [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . But at that point [Sotillo]_442-sotillo ordered [everybody]_{882-everybody} out . CHAPTER THREE Directly [they]_3592-they were alone , [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's severe official manner changed . [He]_{3061-the colonel} rose and approached [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [His]_{3061-the colonel} eyes shone with rapacity and hope ; [he]_{3061-the colonel} became confidential . " The silver might have been indeed put on board the lighter , but it was not conceivable that it should have been taken out to [sea]_695-sea . "_{[3061-the colonel]} [The doctor , watching every word]_{3595-the doctor , watching every word} , nodded slightly , smoking with apparent relish the cigar which [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had offered [him]_{6199-the doctor} as a sign of [his]_{3061-the colonel} friendly intentions . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's manner of cold detachment from [the rest of [the Europeans]_{362-the europeans}]_{3597-the rest of the europeans} led [Sotillo]_442-sotillo on , till , from conjecture to conjecture , [he]_442-sotillo arrived at hinting that in [his]_442-sotillo opinion this was a putup job on the part of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , in order to get hold of that immense treasure all to [himself]_{3061-the colonel} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , observant and self - possessed , muttered , " [He]_{3061-the colonel} is very capable of that . "_{[6199-the doctor]} Here [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} exclaimed with amazement , amusement , and indignation , " [You]_{6199-the doctor} said that of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Disgust , and even some suspicion , crept into [his]_{267-captain mitchell} tone , for to [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , too , as to [other Europeans]_{3599-other europeans} , there appeared to be something dubious about [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's personality . " What on earth made [you]_{6199-the doctor} say that to [this watch - stealing scoundrel]_{9090-this watch - stealing scoundrel} ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} asked . " What 's the object of an infernal lie of that sort ? [That confounded pick - pocket]_{9091-that confounded pick - pocket} was quite capable of believing [you]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} snorted . For a time [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} remained silent in the dark . " Yes , that is exactly what [I]_{267-captain mitchell} did say , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} uttered at last , in a tone which would have made it clear enough to [a third party]_{3602-a third party} that the pause was not of a reluctant but of a reflective character . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} thought that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had never heard anything so brazenly impudent in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} life . " Well , well ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} muttered to [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} , but [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had not the heart to voice [his]_{267-captain mitchell} thoughts . They were swept away by [others full of astonishment and regret]_{3603-others full of astonishment and regret} . A heavy sense of discomfiture crushed [him]_{267-captain mitchell} : the loss of the silver , the death of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , which was really quite a blow to [his]_{267-captain mitchell} sensibilities , because [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had become attached to [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} Capataz]_{8875-his capataz} as [people]_5626-people get attached to [[their]_5626-people inferiors]_{3606-their inferiors} from love of ease and almost unconscious gratitude . And when [he]_{267-captain mitchell} thought of [Decoud]_404-decoud being drowned , too , [his]_{267-captain mitchell} sensibility was almost overcome by this miserable end . What a heavy blow for [that poor young woman]_{3607-that poor young woman} ! [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} did not belong to the species of [crabbed old bachelors]_{3608-crabbed old bachelors} ; on the contrary , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} liked to see [young men]_{3609-young men} paying attentions to [young women]_{3610-young women} . It seemed to [him]_{267-captain mitchell} a natural and proper thing . [Proper]_459-proper especially . As to [sailors]_2917-sailors , it was different ; it was not [their]_2917-sailors place to marry , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} maintained , but it was on moral grounds as a matter of self - denial , for , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} explained , life on [board ship]_{1937-board ship} is not fit for [a woman]_{643-a woman} even at best , and if [you]_3614-you leave [her]_{643-a woman} on [shore]_5630-shore , first of all it is not fair , and next [she]_{643-a woman} either suffers from it or does n't care a bit , which , in both cases , is bad . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} could n't have told what upset [him]_{267-captain mitchell} most - [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's immense material loss , the death of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , which was a heavy loss to [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} , or the idea of [that beautiful and accomplished young woman]_{3616-that beautiful and accomplished young woman} being plunged into mourning . " Yes , "_{[3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting]} [the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting]_{3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting} , began again , " [he]_{267-captain mitchell} believed [me]_{3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting} right enough . [I]_{3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting} thought [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would have hugged [me]_{3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting} . ' Si , [si]_8388-si , ' [he]_{3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting} said , ' [he]_{267-captain mitchell} will write to [that partner of [his]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{9093-that partner of his} , [the rich Americano in [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco}]_{9094-the rich americano in san francisco} , that it is all lost . Why not ? There is enough to share with [many people]_{9095-many people} . ' "_{[3617-the doctor , who had been apparently reflecting]} " But this is perfectly imbecile ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} cried [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} remarked that [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was imbecile , and that [his]_442-sotillo imbecility was ingenious enough to lead [him]_442-sotillo completely astray . [He]_{6199-the doctor} had helped [him]_442-sotillo only but a little way . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} mentioned , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , " in a sort of casual way , that treasure is generally buried in [the earth]_{617-the earth} rather than set afloat upon [the sea]_{698-the sea} . At this [my]_{6199-the doctor} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo slapped [his]_442-sotillo forehead . ' Por Dios , yes , ' [he]_{267-captain mitchell} said ; ' [they]_9098-they must have buried it on [the shores of [this harbour]_{9100-this harbour}]_{9099-the shores of this harbour} somewhere before [they]_9098-they sailed out . ' "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Heavens and earth ! "_{[267-captain mitchell]} muttered [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} should not have believed that [anybody]_6218-anybody could be ass enough - "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} paused , then went on mournfully : " But what 's the good of all this ? It would have been a clever enough lie if [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter} had been still afloat . It would have kept [that inconceivable idiot]_{9103-that inconceivable idiot} perhaps from sending out [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} to cruise in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . That was the danger that worried [me]_{267-captain mitchell} no end . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} sighed profoundly . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} had an object , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} pronounced , slowly . " Had [you]_{6199-the doctor} ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} muttered [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . " Well , that 's lucky , or else [I]_{267-captain mitchell} would have thought that [you]_{6199-the doctor} went on fooling [him]_{9103-that inconceivable idiot} for the fun of the thing . And perhaps that was [your]_{6199-the doctor} object . Well , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} must say [I]_{267-captain mitchell} personally would n't condescend to that sort of thing . It is not to [my]_{267-captain mitchell} taste . No , no . Blackening [a friend]_{7554-a friend} 's character is not [my]_{267-captain mitchell} idea of fun , if it were to fool [the greatest blackguard on earth]_{9107-the greatest blackguard on earth} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Had it not been for [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's depression , caused by the fatal news , [his]_{267-captain mitchell} disgust of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} would have taken a more outspoken shape ; but [he]_{267-captain mitchell} thought to [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} that now it really did not matter what [that man]_{614-that man} , whom [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had never liked , would say and do . " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} wonder , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} grumbled , " why [they]_9108-they have shut [us]_9109-us up together , or why [Sotillo]_442-sotillo should have shut [you]_{6199-the doctor} up at all , since it seems to [me]_{267-captain mitchell} [you]_{6199-the doctor} have been fairly chummy up there ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} " Yes , [I]_{6199-the doctor} wonder , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} grimly . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's heart was so heavy that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would have preferred for the time being a complete solitude to the best of [company]_3623-company . But [any company]_{3624-any company} would have been preferable to [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's , at whom [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had always looked askance as a sort of beachcomber of superior intelligence partly reclaimed from [his]_{267-captain mitchell} abased state . That feeling led [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to ask - " What has [that ruffian]_{8927-that ruffian} done with [the other two]_{3553-the other two} ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [The chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} [he]_{6162-the chief engineer} would have let go in any case , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " [He]_{6162-the chief engineer} would n't like to have a quarrel with the railway upon [his]_{6162-the chief engineer} hands . Not just yet , at any rate . [I]_{6199-the doctor} do n't think , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , that [you]_{267-captain mitchell} understand exactly what [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's position is - "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} do n't see why [I]_{267-captain mitchell} should bother [my]_{267-captain mitchell} head about it , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} snarled [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} . " No , "_{[6199-the doctor]} assented [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with the same grim composure . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} do n't see why [you]_{267-captain mitchell} should . It would n't help [a single human being]_{9113-a single human being} in [the world]_{525-the world} if [you]_{267-captain mitchell} thought ever so hard upon any subject whatever . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " No , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} said [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , simply , and with evident depression . " [A man locked up in a confounded dark hole]_{9115-a man locked up in a confounded dark hole} is not much use to [anybody]_6218-anybody . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} " As to [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} continued , as though [he]_{6199-the doctor} had not heard , " [Sotillo]_442-sotillo released [him]_{270-old giorgio} for the same reason [he]_442-sotillo is presently going to release [you]_{267-captain mitchell} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Eh ? What ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} exclaimed [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , staring like an owl in the darkness . " What is there in common between [me]_{267-captain mitchell} and [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} ? More likely because [the old chap]_{9117-the old chap} has no watch and chain for the pickpocket to steal . And [I]_{267-captain mitchell} tell [you]_{267-captain mitchell} what , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} went on with rising choler , " [he]_{9117-the old chap} will find it more difficult than [he]_{9117-the old chap} thinks to get rid of [me]_{267-captain mitchell} . [He]_{9117-the old chap} will burn [his]_{9117-the old chap} fingers over that job yet , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} can tell [you]_{267-captain mitchell} . To begin with , [I]_{267-captain mitchell} wo n't go without [my]_{267-captain mitchell} watch , and as to the rest - [we]_9118-we shall see . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} dare say it is no great matter for [you]_{267-captain mitchell} to be locked up . But [Joe Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} is [a different kind of man]_{9119-a different kind of man} , [sir]_5644-sir . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} do n't mean to submit tamely to insult and robbery . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} am a public character , [sir]_5644-sir . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} And then [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} became aware that the bars of the opening had become visible , a black grating upon a square of grey . The coming of the day silenced [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} as if by the reflection that now in all the future days [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would be deprived of the invaluable services of [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} Capataz]_{8875-his capataz} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} leaned against the wall with [his]_{267-captain mitchell} arms folded on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} breast , and [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} walked up and down the whole length of [the place]_{1017-the place} with [his]_{6199-the doctor} peculiar hobbling gait , as if slinking about on damaged feet . At the end furthest from the grating [he]_{6199-the doctor} would be lost altogether in the darkness . Only the slight limping shuffle could be heard . There was an air of moody detachment in that painful prowl kept up without a pause . When the door of [the prison]_{3632-the prison} was suddenly flung open and [his]_{267-captain mitchell} name shouted out [he]_{267-captain mitchell} showed no surprise . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} swerved sharply in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} walk , and passed out at once , as though much depended upon [his]_{267-captain mitchell} speed ; but [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} remained for some time with [his]_{267-captain mitchell} shoulders against the wall , quite undecided in the bitterness of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} spirit whether it would n't be better to refuse to stir a limb in the way of protest . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had half a mind to get [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} carried out , but after [the officer at the door]_{3633-the officer at the door} had shouted three or four times in tones of remonstrance and surprise [he]_{267-captain mitchell} condescended to walk out . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's manner had changed . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's off - hand civility was slightly irresolute , as though [he]_{3061-the colonel} were in doubt if civility were the proper course in this case . [He]_{3061-the colonel} observed [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} attentively before [he]_{3061-the colonel} spoke from the big armchair behind the table in a condescending voice - " [I]_{3061-the colonel} have concluded not to detain [you]_{267-captain mitchell} , [Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell} . [I]_{3061-the colonel} am of a forgiving disposition . [I]_{3061-the colonel} make allowances . Let this be a lesson to [you]_{267-captain mitchell} , however . "_{[3061-the colonel]} The peculiar dawn of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , which seems to break far away to [the westward]_{3635-the westward} and creep back into the shade of [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , mingled with the reddish light of the candles . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , in sign of contempt and indifference , let [his]_{267-captain mitchell} eyes roam all over [the room]_{5737-the room} , and [he]_{267-captain mitchell} gave a hard stare to [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , perched already on the casement of one of the windows , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} eyelids lowered , careless and thoughtful - or perhaps ashamed . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , ensconced in the vast armchair , remarked , " [I]_{267-captain mitchell} should have thought that the feelings of [a caballero]_{9122-a caballero} would have dictated to [you]_{267-captain mitchell} an appropriate reply . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} waited for it , but [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} remaining mute , more from extreme resentment than from reasoned intention , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo hesitated , glanced towards [the doctor , who looked up and nodded]_{3639-the doctor , who looked up and nodded} , then went on with a slight effort - " Here , [Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell} , is [your]_{265-senor mitchell} watch . Learn how hasty and unjust has been [your]_{265-senor mitchell} judgment of [[my]_{267-captain mitchell} patriotic soldiers]_{9123-my patriotic soldiers} . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Lying back in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} seat , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} extended [his]_{267-captain mitchell} arm over the table and pushed the watch away slightly . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} walked up with undisguised eagerness , put it to [his]_{267-captain mitchell} ear , then slipped it into [his]_{267-captain mitchell} pocket coolly . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo seemed to overcome an immense reluctance . Again [he]_442-sotillo looked aside at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , who stared at [him]_442-sotillo unwinkingly . But as [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was turning away , without as much as a nod or a glance , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} hastened to say - " [You]_{265-senor mitchell} may go and wait [downstairs]_{8035-downstairs} for [the senor doctor]_{1056-the senor doctor} , whom [I]_{267-captain mitchell} am going to liberate , too . [You]_{265-senor mitchell} foreigners are insignificant , to [my]_{267-captain mitchell} mind . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [He]_{267-captain mitchell} forced a slight , discordant laugh out of [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} , while [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , for the first time , looked at [him]_442-sotillo with some interest . " [The law]_{9126-the law} shall take note later on of [your]_{265-senor mitchell} transgressions , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo hurried on . " But as for [me]_{267-captain mitchell} , [you]_{265-senor mitchell} can live free , unguarded , unobserved . Do [you]_{265-senor mitchell} hear , [Senor Mitchell]_{265-senor mitchell} ? [You]_{265-senor mitchell} may depart to [your]_{265-senor mitchell} affairs . [You]_{265-senor mitchell} are beneath [my]_{267-captain mitchell} notice . [My]_{267-captain mitchell} attention is claimed by matters of the very highest importance . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was very nearly provoked to an answer . It displeased [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to be liberated insultingly ; but want of sleep , prolonged anxieties , a profound disappointment with the fatal ending of the silver - saving business weighed upon [his]_{267-captain mitchell} spirits . It was as much as [he]_{267-captain mitchell} could do to conceal [his]_{267-captain mitchell} uneasiness , not about [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} perhaps , but about things in general . It occurred to [him]_{267-captain mitchell} distinctly that something underhand was going on . As [he]_{267-captain mitchell} went out [he]_{267-captain mitchell} ignored [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} pointedly . " [A brute]_{9127-a brute} ! "_{[442-sotillo]} said [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , as the door shut . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} slipped off the window - sill , and , thrusting [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hands into the pockets of the long , grey dust coat [he]_{249-dr. monygham} was wearing , made a few steps into [the room]_{5737-the room} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo got up , too , and , putting [himself]_442-sotillo in the way , examined [him]_{249-dr. monygham} from head to foot . " So [[your]_{249-dr. monygham} countrymen]_{9128-your countrymen} do not confide in [you]_{249-dr. monygham} very much , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} . [They]_{9128-your countrymen} do not love [you]_{249-dr. monygham} , eh ? Why is that , [I]_{6199-the doctor} wonder ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , lifting [his]_{6199-the doctor} head , answered by a long , lifeless stare and the words , " Perhaps because [I]_{6199-the doctor} have lived too long in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had a gleam of white teeth under the black moustache . " Aha ! But [you]_{249-dr. monygham} love [yourself]_{249-dr. monygham} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , encouragingly . " If [you]_442-sotillo leave [them]_{9128-your countrymen} alone , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , looking with the same lifeless stare at [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's handsome face , " [they]_{9128-your countrymen} will betray [themselves]_{9128-your countrymen} very soon . Meantime , [I]_{6199-the doctor} may try to make [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} speak ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Ah ! [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} , "_{[442-sotillo]} said [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , wagging [his]_442-sotillo head , " [you]_{8423-senor doctor} are [a man of quick intelligence]_{9131-a man of quick intelligence} . [We]_9132-we were made to understand [each other]_{5796-each other} . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo turned away . [He]_442-sotillo could bear no longer that expressionless and motionless stare , which seemed to have a sort of impenetrable emptiness like the black depth of an abyss . Even in [a man utterly devoid of moral sense]_{3645-a man utterly devoid of moral sense} there remains an appreciation of rascality which , being conventional , is perfectly clear . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo thought that [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , so different from [all Europeans]_{3646-all europeans} , was ready to sell [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} countrymen]_{5957-his countrymen} and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} employer]_{3648-his employer} , for some share of the San Tome silver . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo did not despise [him]_{249-dr. monygham} for that . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's want of moral sense was of a profound and innocent character . It bordered upon stupidity , moral stupidity . Nothing that served [his]_{249-dr. monygham} ends could appear to [him]_{249-dr. monygham} really reprehensible . Nevertheless , [he]_442-sotillo despised [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} . [He]_442-sotillo had for [him]_{249-dr. monygham} an immense and satisfactory contempt . [He]_442-sotillo despised [him]_{249-dr. monygham} with all [his]_442-sotillo heart because [he]_442-sotillo did not mean to let [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} have any reward at all . [He]_442-sotillo despised [him]_{249-dr. monygham} , not as [a man without faith and honour]_{3651-a man without faith and honour} , but as [a fool]_{2002-a fool} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's insight into [his]_{249-dr. monygham} character had deceived [Sotillo]_442-sotillo completely . Therefore [he]_442-sotillo thought [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} [a fool]_{2002-a fool} . Since [his]_442-sotillo arrival in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's ideas had undergone some modification . [He]_442-sotillo no longer wished for a political career in [[Montero]_{428-pedro montero} 's administration]_{3656-montero 's administration} . [He]_442-sotillo had always doubted the safety of that course . Since [he]_442-sotillo had learned from [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} that at daylight most likely [he]_442-sotillo would be confronted by [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} [his]_442-sotillo misgivings on that point had considerably increased . [The guerrillero brother of [the general]_{5924-the general}]_{3658-the guerrillero brother of the general} - [the Pedrito of popular speech]_{3660-the pedrito of popular speech} - had a reputation of [his]_{3660-the pedrito of popular speech} own . [He]_{3660-the pedrito of popular speech} was n't safe to deal with . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had vaguely planned seizing not only [the treasure]_{3661-the treasure} but [the town itself]_{3662-the town itself} , and then negotiating at leisure . But in the face of facts learned from [the chief engineer who had frankly disclosed to [him]_442-sotillo the whole situation]_{3663-the chief engineer who had frankly disclosed to him the whole situation} [his]_442-sotillo audacity , never of a very dashing kind , had been replaced by a most cautious hesitation . " [An army]_{7332-an army} - an army crossed [the mountains under [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero}]_{9135-the mountains under pedrito} already , "_{[442-sotillo]} [he]_442-sotillo had repeated , unable to hide [his]_442-sotillo consternation . " If it had not been that [I]_442-sotillo am given the news by [a man of [your]_{460-pedrito montero} position]_{9136-a man of your position} [I]_442-sotillo would never have believed it . Astonishing ! "_{[442-sotillo]} " [An armed force]_{9137-an armed force} , "_{[6138-the engineer]} corrected [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , suavely . [His]_{6138-the engineer} aim was attained . It was to keep [Sulaco]_408-sulaco clear of any armed occupation for a few hours longer , to let [those whom fear impelled]_{3665-those whom fear impelled} leave [the town]_{877-the town} . In the general dismay there were families hopeful enough to fly upon [the road towards [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos}]_{3667-the road towards los hatos} , which was left open by the withdrawal of [the armed rabble under [Senores Fuentes]_385-fuentes and [Gamacho]_450-gamacho]_{3668-the armed rabble under senores fuentes and gamacho} , to [Rincon]_88-rincon , with [their]_{3668-the armed rabble under senores fuentes and gamacho} enthusiastic welcome for [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} . It was a hasty and risky exodus , and it was said that [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , occupying with [[his]_{349-hernandez} band [the woods about [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos}]_{3670-the woods about los hatos}]_{3669-his band the woods about los hatos} , was receiving [the fugitives]_{895-the fugitives} . That [a good many people]_{3672-a good many people} [he]_{349-hernandez} knew were contemplating such a flight had been well known to [the chief engineer]_{6162-the chief engineer} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's efforts in the cause of [that most pious robber]_{3674-that most pious robber} had not been altogether fruitless . [The political chief of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{3675-the political chief of sulaco} had yielded at the last moment to the urgent entreaties of [the priest]_{7374-the priest} , had signed a provisional nomination appointing [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} [a general]_{7590-a general} , and calling upon [him]_{349-hernandez} officially in this new capacity to preserve order in [the town]_{877-the town} . The fact is that [the political chief]_{862-the political chief} , seeing the situation desperate , did not care what [he]_{349-hernandez} signed . It was the last official document [he]_{349-hernandez} signed before [he]_{349-hernandez} left [the palace of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia}]_{3680-the palace of the intendencia} for [the refuge of [the O.S.N. Company]_{1042-the o.s.n. company} 's office]_{3682-the refuge of the o.s.n. company 's office} . But even had [he]_{349-hernandez} meant [his]_{349-hernandez} act to be effective it was already too late . The riot which [he]_{349-hernandez} feared and expected broke out in less than an hour after [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} had left [him]_{349-hernandez} . Indeed , [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , who had appointed a meeting with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo in [the Dominican Convent]_{3684-the dominican convent} , where [he]_{349-hernandez} had [[his]_{349-hernandez} residence]_{3685-his residence} in [one of [the cells]_{3687-the cells}]_{3686-one of the cells} , never managed to reach [the place]_{1017-the place} . From [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia} [he]_{349-hernandez} had gone straight on to [[the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} 's house]_{7789-the avellanos 's house} to tell [[his]_{349-hernandez} brother - in - law]_{3691-his brother - in - law} , and though [he]_{349-hernandez} stayed there no more than half an hour [he]_{349-hernandez} had found [himself]_{349-hernandez} cut off from [[his]_{349-hernandez} ascetic abode]_{3692-his ascetic abode} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , after waiting [there]_5977-there for some time , watching uneasily the increasing uproar in [the street]_{1069-the street} , had made [his]_251-nostromo way to [the offices of [the Porvenir]_{1856-the porvenir}]_{2448-the offices of the porvenir} , and stayed [there]_5977-there till daylight , as [Decoud]_404-decoud had mentioned in the letter to [[his]_404-decoud sister]_{7475-his sister} . Thus [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} , instead of riding towards [the Los Hatos]_{3700-the los hatos} woods as [bearer of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} 's nomination]_{3701-bearer of hernandez 's nomination} , had remained in [town]_5824-town to save the life of [the President Dictator]_{3703-the president dictator} , to assist in repressing the outbreak of [the mob]_{938-the mob} , and at last to sail out with the silver of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . But [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , escaping to [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , had the document in [his]_{411-father corbelan} pocket , a piece of official writing turning [a bandit]_{1522-a bandit} into [a general]_{7590-a general} in a memorable last official act of [the Ribierist party , whose watchwords were honesty , peace , and progress]_{3708-the ribierist party , whose watchwords were honesty , peace , and progress} . Probably neither [the priest]_{7374-the priest} nor [the bandit]_{7354-the bandit} saw the irony of it . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} must have found [messengers]_{3711-messengers} to send into [the town]_{877-the town} , for early on the second day of the disturbances there were rumours of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} being on the road to [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos} ready to receive [those who would put [themselves]_{3713-those who would put themselves under his protection} under [his]_{349-hernandez} protection]_{3713-those who would put themselves under his protection} . [A strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} , had appeared in [the town]_{877-the town} , riding slowly while [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} eyes examined the fronts of [the houses]_{7806-the houses} , as though [he]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} had never seen [such high buildings]_{3717-such high buildings} before . Before [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} [he]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} had dismounted , and , kneeling in the middle of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} bridle over [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} arm and [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} hat lying in front of [him]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} on the ground , had bowed [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} head , crossing [himself]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} and beating [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} breast for some little time . Remounting [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} horse , with a fearless but not unfriendly look round the little gathering formed about [his]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} public devotions , [he]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} had asked for the Casa Avellanos . A score of hands were extended in answer , with fingers pointing up [the Calle de la Constitucion]_{7766-the calle de la constitucion} . [The horseman]_{6706-the horseman} had gone on with only a glance of casual curiosity upwards to the windows of [the Amarilla Club at the corner]_{3722-the amarilla club at the corner} . [His]_{6706-the horseman} stentorian voice shouted periodically in [the empty street]_{3723-the empty street} , " Which is [the Casa Avellanos]_{193-the casa avellanos} ? "_{[6706-the horseman]} till an answer came from [the scared porter]_{3724-the scared porter} , and [he]_{6706-the horseman} disappeared under the gate . The letter [he]_{3714-a strange - looking horseman , elderly and audacious} was bringing , written by [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} with a pencil by [the camp - fire of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{3725-the camp - fire of hernandez} , was addressed to [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} , of whose critical state [the priest]_{7374-the priest} was not aware . [Antonia]_256-antonia read it , and , after consulting [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , sent it on for the information of [the gentlemen garrisoning [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club}]_{3727-the gentlemen garrisoning the amarilla club} . For [herself]_256-antonia , [her]_256-antonia mind was made up ; [she]_256-antonia would rejoin [[her]_256-antonia uncle]_{3729-her uncle} ; [she]_256-antonia would entrust the last day - the last hours perhaps - of [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} 's life to the keeping of [the bandit]_{7354-the bandit} , whose existence was a protest against the irresponsible tyranny of [all parties alike]_{3732-all parties alike} , against the moral darkness of [the land]_{691-the land} . [The gloom of [Los Hatos woods]_{3735-los hatos woods}]_{3734-the gloom of los hatos woods} was preferable ; a life of hardships in the train of [a robber band less debasing]_{3736-a robber band less debasing} . [Antonia]_256-antonia embraced with all [her]_256-antonia soul [[her]_256-antonia uncle]_{3729-her uncle} 's obstinate defiance of misfortune . It was grounded in the belief in [the man whom [she]_256-antonia loved]_{3738-the man whom she loved} . In [his]_{3729-her uncle} message [the Vicar - General]_{2060-the vicar - general} answered upon [his]_{3729-her uncle} head for [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} 's fidelity . As to [his]_{349-hernandez} power , [he]_{3729-her uncle} pointed out that [he]_{349-hernandez} had remained unsubdued for so many years . In that letter [Decoud]_404-decoud 's idea of [the new Occidental State whose flourishing and stable condition is a matter of common knowledge now was for the first time made public and used as an argument]_{3740-the new occidental state whose flourishing and stable condition is a matter of common knowledge now was for the first time made public and used as an argument} . [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , [ex - bandit]_{3741-ex - bandit} and [the last general of Ribierist creation]_{3742-the last general of ribierist creation} , was confident of being able to hold the tract of country between [the woods of [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos}]_{3743-the woods of los hatos} and [the coast range]_{687-the coast range} till [that devoted patriot]_{3745-that devoted patriot} , [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , could bring [General Barrios]_373-barrios back to [Sulaco]_5-sulaco for the reconquest of [the town]_{877-the town} . " [Heaven itself]_{9138-heaven itself} wills it . Providence is on [our]_9139-our side , "_{[411-father corbelan]} wrote [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} ; there was no time to reflect upon or to controvert [his]_{411-father corbelan} statement ; and if the discussion started upon the reading of that letter in [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} was violent , it was also shortlived . In the general bewilderment of the collapse some jumped at the idea with joyful astonishment as upon the amazing discovery of a new hope . [Others]_5859-others became fascinated by the prospect of immediate personal safety for [[their]_5859-others women]_{3749-their women} and [children]_{5835-children} . [The majority]_{3751-the majority} caught at it as [a drowning man catches at a straw]_{3752-a drowning man catches at a straw} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} was unexpectedly offering [them]_3753-them a refuge from [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} with [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} llaneros]_{3754-his llaneros} allied to [Senores Fuentes]_385-fuentes and [Gamacho]_450-gamacho with [their]_{3754-his llaneros} armed rabble . All the latter part of the afternoon an animated discussion went on in [the big rooms of [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club}]_{3755-the big rooms of the amarilla club} . Even [those members posted at the windows with rifles and carbines to guard the end of [the street]_{1069-the street} in case of an offensive return of [the populace]_{879-the populace}]_{3757-those members posted at the windows with rifles and carbines to guard the end of the street in case of an offensive return of the populace} shouted [their]_{3757-those members posted at the windows with rifles and carbines to guard the end of the street in case of an offensive return of the populace} opinions and arguments over [their]_{3757-those members posted at the windows with rifles and carbines to guard the end of the street in case of an offensive return of the populace} shoulders . As dusk fell [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} , inviting [those caballeros who were of [his]_{389-don juste lopez} way of thinking to follow [him]_{389-don juste lopez}]_{3760-those caballeros who were of his way of thinking to follow him} , withdrew into [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} , where at a little table in the light of two candles [he]_{389-don juste lopez} busied [himself]_{389-don juste lopez} in composing an address , or rather a solemn declaration to be presented to [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} by [a deputation of [such members of Assembly as had elected to remain in [town]_5824-town]_{3763-such members of assembly as had elected to remain in town}]_{3762-a deputation of such members of assembly as had elected to remain in town} . [His]_{389-don juste lopez} idea was to propitiate [him]_{389-don juste lopez} in order to save the form at least of parliamentary institutions . Seated before a blank sheet of paper , a goose - quill pen in [his]_{389-don juste lopez} hand and surged upon from all sides , [he]_{389-don juste lopez} turned to the right and to the left , repeating with solemn insistence - " [Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} , a moment of silence ! A moment of silence ! [We]_{384-caballeros} ought to make it clear that [we]_{384-caballeros} bow in all good faith to the accomplished facts . "_{[389-don juste lopez]} The utterance of that phrase seemed to give [him]_{389-don juste lopez} a melancholy satisfaction . The hubbub of voices round [him]_{389-don juste lopez} was growing strained and hoarse . In the sudden pauses the excited grimacing of the faces would sink all at once into the stillness of profound dejection . Meantime , the exodus had begun . [Carretas full of [ladies]_7617-ladies and [children]_{5835-children}]_{3765-carretas full of ladies and children} rolled swaying across [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , with [men]_552-men walking or riding by [their]_552-men side ; [mounted parties]_{3770-mounted parties} followed on mules and horses ; [the poorest]_{3771-the poorest} were setting out on foot , [men]_552-men and [women]_584-women carrying bundles , clasping [babies]_3774-babies in [their]_552-men arms , leading [old people]_{3775-old people} , dragging along [the bigger children]_{6826-the bigger children} . When [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , after leaving [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} and [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} at [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola} , entered [the town]_{877-the town} by the harbour gate , [all those that had meant to go]_{3780-all those that had meant to go} were gone , and [the others]_{7191-the others} had barricaded [themselves]_{7191-the others} in [[their]_{7191-the others} houses]_{3014-their houses} . In [the whole dark street]_{3783-the whole dark street} there was only one spot of flickering lights and moving figures , where [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} recognized [[[his]_{1589-the senor administrador} wife]_{725-his wife} 's carriage waiting at the door of [[the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} 's house]_{7789-the avellanos 's house}]_{3786-his wife 's carriage waiting at the door of the avellanos 's house} . [He]_{1589-the senor administrador} rode up , almost unnoticed , and looked on without a word while [some of [[his]_{1589-the senor administrador} own servants]_{3789-his own servants}]_{3788-some of his own servants} came out of the gate carrying [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , who , with closed eyes and motionless features , appeared perfectly lifeless . [[His]_{1589-the senor administrador} wife]_{725-his wife} and [Antonia]_256-antonia walked on each side of the improvised stretcher , which was put at once into [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} . [The two women]_{7733-the two women} embraced ; while from the other side of [the landau]_{7427-the landau} [[Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} 's emissary]_{3794-father corbelan 's emissary} , with [his]_{3794-father corbelan 's emissary} ragged beard all streaked with grey , and high , bronzed cheek - bones , stared , sitting upright in the saddle . Then [Antonia]_256-antonia , dry - eyed , got in by the side of the stretcher , and , after making the sign of the cross rapidly , lowered a thick veil upon [her]_256-antonia face . [The servants]_{2927-the servants} and [the three or four neighbours who had come to assist]_{3796-the three or four neighbours who had come to assist} , stood back , uncovering [their]_{7733-the two women} heads . On the box , [Ignacio]_374-barrios , resigned now to driving all night and to having perhaps [his]_374-barrios throat cut before daylight looked back surlily over [his]_374-barrios shoulder . " Drive carefully , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} cried [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in a tremulous voice . " Si , carefully ; si nina , "_{[374-barrios]} [he]_374-barrios mumbled , chewing [his]_374-barrios lips , [his]_374-barrios round leathery cheeks quivering . And [the landau]_{7427-the landau} rolled slowly out of the light . " [I]_{250-charles gould} will see [them]_{7427-the landau} as far as [the ford]_{9140-the ford} , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} to [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} . [She]_{725-his wife} stood on the edge of [the sidewalk]_{6772-the sidewalk} with [her]_{725-his wife} hands clasped lightly , and nodded to [him]_{250-charles gould} as [he]_{250-charles gould} followed after [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} . And now the windows of [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} were dark . The last spark of resistance had died out . Turning [his]_{250-charles gould} head at the corner , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} saw [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} crossing over to [their]_3803-their own gate in [the lighted patch of [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{3804-the lighted patch of the street} . [One of [[their]_3803-their neighbours]_{3807-their neighbours} , [a well - known merchant and landowner of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{3808-a well - known merchant and landowner of the province}]_{3806-one of their neighbours , a well - known merchant and landowner of the province} , followed at [her]_{725-his wife} elbow , talking with great gestures . As [she]_{725-his wife} passed in all the lights went out in [the street]_{1069-the street} , which remained dark and empty from end to end . [The houses of the vast Plaza]_{3811-the houses of the vast plaza} were lost in the night . High up , like a star , there was a small gleam in one of [the towers of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral}]_{3812-the towers of the cathedral} ; and the equestrian statue gleamed pale against [the black trees of [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda}]_{3814-the black trees of the alameda} , like a ghost of [royalty haunting the scenes of revolution]_{3815-royalty haunting the scenes of revolution} . [The rare prowlers [they]_3803-their met]_{3816-the rare prowlers they met} ranged [themselves]_{3816-the rare prowlers they met} against the wall . Beyond [the last houses]_{3817-the last houses} [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} rolled noiselessly on the soft cushion of dust , and with a greater obscurity a feeling of freshness seemed to fall from the foliage of the trees bordering [the country road]_{3819-the country road} . [The emissary from [[Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} 's camp]_{3821-hernandez 's camp}]_{3820-the emissary from hernandez 's camp} pushed [his]_{3820-the emissary from hernandez 's camp} horse close to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . " [Caballero]_{461-caballero} , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} said in an interested voice , " [you]_{461-caballero} are [he]_{543-the man} whom [they]_3803-their call [the King of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{7062-the king of sulaco} , [the master of the mine]_{9142-the master of the mine} ? Is it not so ? "_{[250-charles gould]} " Yes , [I]_{250-charles gould} am [the master of the mine]_{9142-the master of the mine} , "_{[250-charles gould]} answered [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [The man]_{543-the man} cantered for a time in silence , then said , " [I]_3823-he have [a brother]_{8040-a brother} , [a sereno in [your]_{461-caballero} service in [the San Tome valley]_{9146-the san tome valley}]_{9145-a sereno in your service in the san tome valley} . [You]_{461-caballero} have proved [yourself]_{461-caballero} [a just man]_{9147-a just man} . There has been no wrong done to [any one]_{1453-any one} since [you]_{461-caballero} called upon [the people]_{605-the people} to work in [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} . [[My]_3823-he brother]_{9151-my brother} says that [no official of the Government]_{9152-no official of the government} , [no oppressor of the Campo]_{9153-no oppressor of the campo} , has been seen on [[your]_{461-caballero} side of [the stream]_{6926-the stream}]_{9154-your side of the stream} . [[Your]_{461-caballero} own officials]_{9156-your own officials} do not oppress [the people]_{605-the people} in [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} . Doubtless [they]_{9156-your own officials} are afraid of [your]_{461-caballero} severity . [You]_{461-caballero} are [a just man]_{9147-a just man} and [a powerful one]_{9160-a powerful one} , "_[3823-he] [he]_3823-he added . [He]_3823-he spoke in an abrupt , independent tone , but evidently [he]_3823-he was communicative with a purpose . [He]_3823-he told [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} that [he]_3823-he had been [a ranchero in [one of [the lower valleys]_{749-the lower valleys}]_{3825-one of the lower valleys} , [far south]_{3827-far south} , [a neighbour of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{3828-a neighbour of hernandez} in the old days , and godfather to [[his]_3823-he eldest boy]_{3829-his eldest boy}]_{3824-a ranchero in one of the lower valleys , far south , a neighbour of hernandez in the old days , and godfather to his eldest boy} ; one of [those who joined [him]_3823-he in [his]_3823-he resistance to the recruiting raid which was the beginning of all [their]_3831-their misfortunes]_{3830-those who joined him in his resistance to the recruiting raid which was the beginning of all their misfortunes} . It was [he]_3823-he that , when [his]_3823-he compadre had been carried off , had buried [[his]_3823-he wife]_{725-his wife} and [children]_{5835-children} , murdered by [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} . " Si , [senor]_1479-senor , "_[3823-he] [he]_3823-he muttered , hoarsely , " [I]_3823-he and [two or three others]_{9162-two or three others} , [the lucky ones left at liberty]_{9163-the lucky ones left at liberty} , buried [them]_{9163-the lucky ones left at liberty} all in one grave near the ashes of [[their]_{9163-the lucky ones left at liberty} ranch]_{9164-their ranch} , under the tree that had shaded [its]_{9164-their ranch} roof . "_[3823-he] It was to [him]_3823-he , too , that [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} came after [he]_{349-hernandez} had deserted , three years afterwards . [He]_{349-hernandez} had still [his]_{349-hernandez} uniform on with [the sergeant]_{3835-the sergeant} 's stripes on the sleeve , and the blood of [[his]_{349-hernandez} colonel]_{6975-his colonel} upon [his]_{349-hernandez} hands and breast . [Three troopers]_{3837-three troopers} followed [him]_{349-hernandez} , of those who had started in pursuit but had ridden on for liberty . And [he]_3823-he told [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} how [he]_3823-he and [a few friends]_{3838-a few friends} , seeing [those soldiers]_{3839-those soldiers} , lay in ambush behind some rocks ready to pull the trigger on [them]_{3839-those soldiers} , when [he]_3823-he recognized [[his]_3823-he compadre]_{3840-his compadre} and jumped up from cover , shouting [his]_3823-he name , because [he]_3823-he knew that [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} could not have been coming back on an errand of injustice and oppression . [Those three soldiers]_{3841-those three soldiers} , together with [the party who lay behind the rocks]_{3842-the party who lay behind the rocks} , had formed the nucleus of [the famous band]_{3843-the famous band} , and [he]_3823-he , [the narrator]_{3844-the narrator} , had been [the favourite lieutenant of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{3845-the favourite lieutenant of hernandez} for many , many years . [He]_3823-he mentioned proudly that [the officials]_{3846-the officials} had put a price upon [his]_3823-he head , too ; but it did not prevent it getting sprinkled with grey upon [his]_3823-he shoulders . And now [he]_3823-he had lived long enough to see [[his]_3823-he compadre]_{3840-his compadre} made [a general]_{7590-a general} . [He]_3823-he had a burst of muffled laughter . " And now from [robbers]_8031-robbers [we]_9166-we have become [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} . But look , [Caballero]_{461-caballero} , at those who made [[us]_9166-we [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers}]_{9168-us soldiers} and [him]_3823-he [a general]_{7590-a general} ! Look at [these people]_{1195-these people} ! "_{[374-barrios]} [Ignacio]_374-barrios shouted . The light of the carriage lamps , running along the nopal hedges that crowned the bank on each side , flashed upon the scared faces of [people standing aside in the road]_{3849-people standing aside in the road} , sunk deep , like [an English country lane]_{3850-an english country lane} , into [the soft soil of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{3851-the soft soil of the campo} . [They]_{3849-people standing aside in the road} cowered ; [their]_{3849-people standing aside in the road} eyes glistened very big for a second ; and then the light , running on , fell upon the half - denuded roots of a big tree , on another stretch of nopal hedge , caught up another bunch of faces glaring back apprehensively . [Three women]_{3852-three women} - of whom [one was carrying a child]_{3853-one was carrying a child} - and a couple of [men in civilian dress]_{3854-men in civilian dress} - [one armed with a sabre and another with a gun]_{3855-one armed with a sabre and another with a gun} - were grouped about a donkey carrying two bundles tied up in blankets . [Further on]_{3856-further on} [Ignacio]_374-barrios shouted again to pass [a carreta]_{3857-a carreta} , a long wooden box on two high wheels , with the door at the back swinging open . [Some ladies in it]_{3858-some ladies in it} must have recognized [the white mules]_{3859-the white mules} , because [they]_{3858-some ladies in it} screamed out , " Is it [you]_374-barrios , [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} ? "_{[3858-some ladies in it]} At the turn of [the road]_{923-the road} the glare of a big fire filled the short stretch vaulted over by the branches meeting overhead . Near [the ford of [a shallow stream]_{3862-a shallow stream}]_{3861-the ford of a shallow stream} a roadside rancho of woven rushes and a roof of grass had been set on fire by accident , and the flames , roaring viciously , lit up an open space blocked with horses , [mules]_1560-mules , and [a distracted , shouting crowd of [people]_5626-people]_{3864-a distracted , shouting crowd of people} . When [Ignacio]_374-barrios pulled up , [several ladies on foot]_{3866-several ladies on foot} assailed [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} , begging [Antonia]_256-antonia for a seat . To [their]_{3866-several ladies on foot} clamour [she]_256-antonia answered by pointing silently to [[her]_256-antonia father]_{632-her father} . " [I]_{250-charles gould} must leave [you]_256-antonia here , "_{[250-charles gould]} said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , in the uproar . The flames leaped up sky - high , and in the recoil from the scorching heat across [the road]_{923-the road} the stream of fugitives pressed against [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} . [A middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over [her]_{3871-a middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over her head and a rough branch for a stick in her hand} head and a rough branch for a stick in [her]_{3871-a middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over her head and a rough branch for a stick in her hand} hand]_{3871-a middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over her head and a rough branch for a stick in her hand} , staggered against the front wheel . [Two young girls , frightened and silent]_{3872-two young girls , frightened and silent} , were clinging to [her]_{3871-a middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over her head and a rough branch for a stick in her hand} arms . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} knew [her]_{3871-a middle - aged lady dressed in black silk , but with a coarse manta over her head and a rough branch for a stick in her hand} very well . " [Misericordia]_{195-misericordia} ! [We]_9172-we are getting terribly bruised in [this crowd]_{9173-this crowd} ! "_{[256-antonia]} [she]_256-antonia exclaimed , smiling up courageously to [him]_{250-charles gould} . " [We]_9172-we have started on foot . All [[our]_9172-we servants]_{9174-our servants} ran away yesterday to join [the democrats]_{9175-the democrats} . [We]_9172-we are going to put [ourselves]_9172-we under the protection of [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , of [[your]_256-antonia sainted uncle]_{9176-your sainted uncle} , [Antonia]_256-antonia . [He]_{250-charles gould} has wrought a miracle in the heart of [a most merciless robber]_{9177-a most merciless robber} . A miracle ! "_{[256-antonia]} [She]_256-antonia raised [her]_256-antonia voice gradually up to a scream as [she]_256-antonia was borne along by the pressure of [people]_5626-people getting out of the way of some carts coming up out of [the ford]_{9140-the ford} at a gallop , with loud yells and cracking of whips . Great masses of sparks mingled with black smoke flew over [the road]_{923-the road} ; the bamboos of the walls detonated in the fire with the sound of an irregular fusillade . And then the bright blaze sank suddenly , leaving only a red dusk crowded with aimless dark shadows drifting in contrary directions ; the noise of voices seemed to die away with the flame ; and the tumult of heads , arms , quarrelling , and imprecations passed on fleeing into the darkness . " [I]_{250-charles gould} must leave [you]_256-antonia now , "_{[250-charles gould]} repeated [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} to [Antonia]_256-antonia . [She]_256-antonia turned [her]_256-antonia head slowly and uncovered [her]_256-antonia face . [The emissary]_{3876-the emissary} and [compadre of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{3877-compadre of hernandez} spurred [his]_{3877-compadre of hernandez} horse close up . " Has not [the master of the mine]_{9142-the master of the mine} any message to send to [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , [the master of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{9179-the master of the campo} ? "_{[349-hernandez]} The truth of the comparison struck [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} heavily . In [his]_{3877-compadre of hernandez} determined purpose [he]_{3877-compadre of hernandez} held [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , and [the indomitable bandit]_{3879-the indomitable bandit} held [the Campo]_{101-the campo} by the same precarious tenure . [They]_3880-they were equals before the lawlessness of [the land]_{691-the land} . It was impossible to disentangle [one]_994-one 's activity from [its]_994-one debasing contacts . A close - meshed net of crime and corruption lay upon [the whole country]_{2216-the whole country} . An immense and weary discouragement sealed [his]_{250-charles gould} lips for a time . " [You]_{349-hernandez} are [a just man]_{9147-a just man} , "_{[3884-the emissary of hernandez]} urged [the emissary of Hernandez]_{3884-the emissary of hernandez} . " Look at [those people who made [[my]_{3884-the emissary of hernandez} compadre]_{9182-my compadre} [a general]_{7590-a general} and have turned [us]_9184-our all into [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers}]_{9181-those people who made my compadre a general and have turned us all into soldiers} . Look at [those oligarchs fleeing for life]_{9186-those oligarchs fleeing for life} , with only the clothes on [their]_{9186-those oligarchs fleeing for life} backs . [[My]_{3884-the emissary of hernandez} compadre]_{9182-my compadre} does not think of that , but [[our]_9184-our followers]_{9188-our followers} may be wondering greatly , and [I]_{3884-the emissary of hernandez} would speak for [them]_{9188-our followers} to [you]_{349-hernandez} . Listen , [senor]_1479-senor ! For many months now [the Campo]_{101-the campo} has been [our]_9184-our own . [We]_9184-our need ask [no man]_{779-no man} for anything ; but [soldiers]_{1190-soldiers} must have [their]_{1190-soldiers} pay to live honestly when the wars are over . It is believed that [your]_{349-hernandez} soul is so just that a prayer from [you]_{349-hernandez} would cure the sickness of every beast , like [the orison of [the upright judge]_{9193-the upright judge}]_{9192-the orison of the upright judge} . Let [me]_{3884-the emissary of hernandez} have some words from [your]_{349-hernandez} lips that would act like a charm upon the doubts of [[our]_9184-our partida]_{9194-our partida} , where [all are]_{9195-all are} [men]_552-men . "_{[3884-the emissary of hernandez]} " Do [you]_256-antonia hear what [he]_{250-charles gould} says ? "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said in English to [Antonia]_256-antonia . " Forgive [us]_9184-our [our]_9184-our misery ! "_{[256-antonia]} [she]_256-antonia exclaimed , hurriedly . " It is [your]_{349-hernandez} character that is the inexhaustible treasure which may save [us]_9184-our all yet ; [your]_{349-hernandez} character , [Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , not [your]_{349-hernandez} wealth . [I]_256-antonia entreat [you]_{349-hernandez} to give [this man]_{936-this man} [your]_{349-hernandez} word that [you]_{349-hernandez} will accept any arrangement [[my]_256-antonia uncle]_{6328-my uncle} may make with [[their]_{6328-my uncle} chief]_{6977-their chief} . One word . [He]_{936-this man} will want no more . "_{[256-antonia]} On the site of [the roadside hut]_{3885-the roadside hut} there remained nothing but an enormous heap of embers , throwing afar a darkening red glow , in which [Antonia]_256-antonia 's face appeared deeply flushed with excitement . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with only a short hesitation , pronounced the required pledge . [He]_{250-charles gould} was like [a man who had ventured on a precipitous path with no room to turn , where the only chance of safety is to press forward]_{3886-a man who had ventured on a precipitous path with no room to turn , where the only chance of safety is to press forward} . At that moment [he]_{250-charles gould} understood it thoroughly as [he]_{250-charles gould} looked down at [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} stretched out , hardly breathing , by the side of the erect [Antonia]_256-antonia , vanquished in a lifelong struggle with the powers of moral darkness , whose stagnant depths breed monstrous crimes and monstrous illusions . In a few words [the emissary from [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez}]_{3887-the emissary from hernandez} expressed [his]_{3887-the emissary from hernandez} complete satisfaction . [Stoically Antonia]_{462-stoically antonia} lowered [her]_256-antonia veil , resisting the longing to inquire about [Decoud]_257-decoud 's escape . [But Ignacio]_374-barrios leered morosely over [his]_374-barrios shoulder . " Take a good look at the mules , [mi amo]_{9200-mi amo} , "_{[374-barrios]} [he]_374-barrios grumbled . " [You]_{9200-mi amo} shall never see [them]_9201-them again ! "_{[374-barrios]} CHAPTER FOUR [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} turned towards [the town]_{877-the town} . Before [him]_{250-charles gould} [the jagged peaks of [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra}]_{3889-the jagged peaks of the sierra} came out all black in the clear dawn . Here and there [a muffled lepero]_{3890-a muffled lepero} whisked round the corner of [a grass - grown street]_{3891-a grass - grown street} before the ringing hoofs of [his]_{250-charles gould} horse . Dogs barked behind the walls of [the gardens]_{3892-the gardens} ; and with the colourless light the chill of the snows seemed to fall from [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} upon the disjointed pavements and [the shuttered houses with broken cornices and the plaster peeling in patches between the flat pilasters of the fronts]_{3894-the shuttered houses with broken cornices and the plaster peeling in patches between the flat pilasters of the fronts} . The daybreak struggled with the gloom under [the arcades on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{3895-the arcades on the plaza} , with no signs of [country people]_{3897-country people} disposing [their]_{3897-country people} goods for the day 's market , piles of fruit , bundles of vegetables ornamented with flowers , on low benches under enormous mat umbrellas ; with no cheery early morning bustle of [villagers]_{3898-villagers} , [women]_584-women , [children]_{5835-children} , and loaded donkeys . [Only a few scattered knots of revolutionists]_{3901-only a few scattered knots of revolutionists} stood in [the vast space]_{3902-the vast space} , all looking one way from under [their]_{3901-only a few scattered knots of revolutionists} slouched hats for some sign of news from [Rincon]_88-rincon . [The largest of those groups]_{3903-the largest of those groups} turned about like [one man]_{8193-one man} as [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} passed , and shouted , " Viva la libertad ! "_{[250-charles gould]} after [him]_{250-charles gould} in a menacing tone . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} rode on , and turned into the archway of [[his]_{250-charles gould} house]_{5842-his house} . In [the patio]_{1078-the patio} littered with straw , [a practicante , one of [[Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's native assistants]_{3908-dr. monygham 's native assistants}]_{3907-a practicante , one of dr. monygham 's native assistants} , sat on the ground with [his]_{3907-a practicante , one of dr. monygham 's native assistants} back against the rim of the fountain , fingering a guitar discreetly , while [two girls of the lower class]_{3909-two girls of the lower class} , standing up before [him]_{3907-a practicante , one of dr. monygham 's native assistants} , shuffled [their]_{3909-two girls of the lower class} feet a little and waved [their]_{3909-two girls of the lower class} arms , humming a popular dance tune . [Most of [the wounded during the two days of rioting]_{3911-the wounded during the two days of rioting}]_{3910-most of the wounded during the two days of rioting} had been taken away already by [[their]_{3910-most of the wounded during the two days of rioting} friends]_{7493-their friends} and [relations]_{3913-relations} , but [several figures]_{3914-several figures} could be seen sitting up balancing [their]_{3914-several figures} bandaged heads in time to the music . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} dismounted . [A sleepy mozo coming out of the bakery door]_{3915-a sleepy mozo coming out of the bakery door} took hold of the horse 's bridle ; [the practicante]_{3916-the practicante} endeavoured to conceal [his]_{3916-the practicante} guitar hastily ; [the girls]_{2127-the girls} , unabashed , stepped back smiling ; and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , on [his]_{250-charles gould} way to the staircase , glanced into a dark corner of [the patio]_{1078-the patio} at [another group]_{3919-another group} , [a mortally wounded Cargador]_{3920-a mortally wounded cargador} with [a woman]_{643-a woman} kneeling by [his]_{3920-a mortally wounded cargador} side ; [she]_{643-a woman} mumbled prayers rapidly , trying at the same time to force a piece of orange between the stiffening lips of [the dying man]_{3922-the dying man} . The cruel futility of things stood unveiled in the levity and sufferings of [that incorrigible people]_{3923-that incorrigible people} ; the cruel futility of lives and of deaths thrown away in the vain endeavour to attain an enduring solution of the problem . Unlike [Decoud]_257-decoud , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} could not play lightly a part in a tragic farce . It was tragic enough for [him]_{250-charles gould} in all conscience , but [he]_{250-charles gould} could see no farcical element . [He]_{250-charles gould} suffered too much under a conviction of irremediable folly . [He]_{250-charles gould} was too severely practical and too idealistic to look upon its terrible humours with amusement , as [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , [the imaginative materialist]_{3924-the imaginative materialist} , was able to do in the dry light of [his]_257-decoud scepticism . To [him]_{250-charles gould} , as to all of [us]_3925-us , the compromises with [his]_{250-charles gould} conscience appeared uglier than ever in the light of failure . [His]_{250-charles gould} taciturnity , assumed with a purpose , had prevented [him]_{250-charles gould} from tampering openly with [his]_{250-charles gould} thoughts ; but [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} had insidiously corrupted [his]_{250-charles gould} judgment . [He]_{250-charles gould} might have known , [he]_{250-charles gould} said to [himself]_{250-charles gould} , leaning over the balustrade of the corredor , that Ribierism could never come to anything . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} had corrupted [his]_{250-charles gould} judgment by making [him]_{250-charles gould} sick of bribing and intriguing merely to have [his]_{250-charles gould} work left alone from day to day . Like [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} , [he]_{250-charles gould} did not like to be robbed . It exasperated [him]_{250-charles gould} . [He]_{250-charles gould} had persuaded [himself]_{250-charles gould} that , apart from higher considerations , the backing up of [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} 's hopes of reform was good business . [He]_{250-charles gould} had gone forth into the senseless fray as [[his]_{250-charles gould} poor uncle]_{3928-his poor uncle} , whose sword hung on the wall of [[his]_{250-charles gould} study]_{3929-his study} , had gone forth - in the defence of the commonest decencies of [organized society]_{3930-organized society} . Only [his]_{250-charles gould} weapon was the wealth of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , more far - reaching and subtle than an honest blade of steel fitted into a simple brass guard . More dangerous to [the wielder]_{3932-the wielder} , too , this weapon of wealth , double - edged with the cupidity and misery of [mankind]_6186-mankind , steeped in all the vices of self - indulgence as in a concoction of poisonous roots , tainting the very cause for which it is drawn , always ready to turn awkwardly in the hand . There was nothing for it now but to go on using it . But [he]_{250-charles gould} promised [himself]_{250-charles gould} to see it shattered into small bits before [he]_{250-charles gould} let it be wrenched from [his]_{250-charles gould} grasp . After all , with [his]_{250-charles gould} English parentage and English upbringing , [he]_{250-charles gould} perceived that [he]_{250-charles gould} was [an adventurer in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{3934-an adventurer in costaguana} , [the descendant of [adventurers enlisted in a foreign legion]_{3936-adventurers enlisted in a foreign legion}]_{3935-the descendant of adventurers enlisted in a foreign legion} , of [men who had sought fortune in a revolutionary war , who had planned revolutions , who had believed in revolutions]_{3937-men who had sought fortune in a revolutionary war , who had planned revolutions , who had believed in revolutions} . For all the uprightness of [his]_{250-charles gould} character , [he]_{250-charles gould} had something of [an adventurer]_{3938-an adventurer} 's easy morality which takes count of personal risk in the ethical appraising of [his]_{250-charles gould} action . [He]_{250-charles gould} was prepared , if need be , to blow up the whole [San Tome]_{65-san tome} mountain sky high out of [the territory of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{3939-the territory of the republic} . This resolution expressed the tenacity of [his]_{250-charles gould} character , the remorse of that subtle conjugal infidelity through which [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} was no longer [the sole mistress of [his]_{250-charles gould} thoughts]_{3942-the sole mistress of his thoughts} , something of [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} 's imaginative weakness , and something , too , of the spirit of a buccaneer throwing a lighted match into the magazine rather than surrender [[his]_{250-charles gould} ship]_{952-his ship} . Down below in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} [the wounded Cargador]_{3946-the wounded cargador} had breathed [his]_{250-charles gould} last . [The woman]_{5734-the woman} cried out once , and [her]_{5734-the woman} cry , unexpected and shrill , made [all the wounded]_{3948-all the wounded} sit up . [The practicante]_{3916-the practicante} scrambled to [his]_{3916-the practicante} feet , and , guitar in hand , gazed steadily in [her]_{5734-the woman} direction with elevated eyebrows . [The two girls]_{5871-the two girls} - sitting now one on each side of [[their]_{5871-the two girls} wounded relative]_{3951-their wounded relative} , with [their]_{5871-the two girls} knees drawn up and long cigars between [their]_{5871-the two girls} lips - nodded at [each other]_{5796-each other} significantly . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , looking down over the balustrade , saw [three men dressed ceremoniously in black frock - coats with white shirts , and wearing European round hats , enter [the patio]_{1078-the patio} from [the street]_{1069-the street}]_{3953-three men dressed ceremoniously in black frock - coats with white shirts , and wearing european round hats , enter the patio from the street} . One of [them]_{3953-three men dressed ceremoniously in black frock - coats with white shirts , and wearing european round hats , enter the patio from the street} , head and shoulders taller than [the two others]_{3956-the two others} , advanced with marked gravity , leading the way . This was [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} , accompanied by [two of [[his]_{389-don juste lopez} friends]_{8174-his friends} , [members of [Assembly]_{3960-assembly}]_{3959-members of assembly} , coming to call upon [the Administrador of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{2250-the administrador of the san tome mine} at this early hour]_{3957-two of his friends , members of assembly , coming to call upon the administrador of the san tome mine at this early hour} . [They]_{3957-two of his friends , members of assembly , coming to call upon the administrador of the san tome mine at this early hour} saw [him]_{389-don juste lopez} , too , waved [their]_{3957-two of his friends , members of assembly , coming to call upon the administrador of the san tome mine at this early hour} hands to [him]_{389-don juste lopez} urgently , walking up [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} as if in procession . [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} , astonishingly changed by having shaved off altogether [his]_{389-don juste lopez} damaged beard , had lost with it nine - tenths of [his]_{389-don juste lopez} outward dignity . Even at that time of serious pre - occupation [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} could not help noting the revealed ineptitude in the aspect of [the man]_{543-the man} . [[His]_{389-don juste lopez} companions]_{3965-his companions} looked crestfallen and sleepy . [One]_994-one kept on passing the tip of [his]_994-one tongue over [his]_994-one parched lips ; [the other]_{937-the other} 's eyes strayed dully over [the tiled floor of [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor}]_{3968-the tiled floor of the corredor} , while [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} , standing a little in advance , harangued [the Senor Administrador of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7753-the senor administrador of the san tome mine} . It was [his]_{389-don juste lopez} firm opinion that forms had to be observed . [A new governor]_{3972-a new governor} is always visited by deputations from [the Cabildo]_{196-the cabildo} , which is [the Municipal Council]_{3973-the municipal council} , from [the Consulado]_{463-the consulado} , [the commercial Board]_{3974-the commercial board} , and it was proper that [the Provincial Assembly]_{197-the provincial assembly} should send [a deputation]_{3975-a deputation} , too , if only to assert the existence of [parliamentary institutions]_{3976-parliamentary institutions} . [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} proposed that [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} , as [the most prominent citizen of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{3977-the most prominent citizen of the province} , should join [the Assembly]_{2486-the assembly} 's deputation . [His]_{389-don juste lopez} position was exceptional , [his]_{389-don juste lopez} personality known through the length and breadth of [the whole Republic]_{6083-the whole republic} . [Official courtesies]_{3981-official courtesies} must not be neglected , if they are gone through with a bleeding heart . The acceptance of accomplished facts may save yet the precious vestiges of parliamentary institutions . [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} 's eyes glowed dully ; [he]_{389-don juste lopez} believed in parliamentary institutions - and the convinced drone of [his]_{389-don juste lopez} voice lost itself in the stillness of [the house]_{969-the house} like the deep buzzing of some ponderous insect . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had turned round to listen patiently , leaning [his]_{250-charles gould} elbow on the balustrade . [He]_{250-charles gould} shook [his]_{250-charles gould} head a little , refusing , almost touched by the anxious gaze of [the President of [the Provincial Assembly]_{7167-the provincial assembly}]_{7769-the president of the provincial assembly} . It was not [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's policy to make [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} a party to any formal proceedings . " [My]_{250-charles gould} advice , [senores]_1872-senores , is that [you]_1872-senores should wait for [your]_1872-senores fate in [[your]_1872-senores houses]_{9203-your houses} . There is no necessity for [you]_1872-senores to give [yourselves]_1872-senores up formally into [Montero]_304-montero 's hands . Submission to the inevitable , as [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} calls it , is all very well , but when the inevitable is called [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} there is no need to exhibit pointedly the whole extent of [your]_1872-senores surrender . The fault of [this country]_{990-this country} is the want of measure in political life . Flat acquiescence in illegality , followed by sanguinary reaction - that , [senores]_1872-senores , is not the way to a stable and prosperous future . "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} stopped before the sad bewilderment of the faces , the wondering , anxious glances of the eyes . The feeling of pity for [those men]_{1359-those men} , putting all [their]_{1359-those men} trust into words of some sort , while murder and rapine stalked over [the land]_{691-the land} , had betrayed [him]_{250-charles gould} into what seemed empty loquacity . [Don Juste]_{389-don juste lopez} murmured - " [You]_{250-charles gould} are abandoning [us]_{1359-those men} , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} . . . . And yet , [parliamentary institutions]_{3976-parliamentary institutions} - "_{[389-don juste lopez]} [He]_{389-don juste lopez} could not finish from grief . For a moment [he]_{389-don juste lopez} put [his]_{389-don juste lopez} hand over [his]_{389-don juste lopez} eyes . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , in [his]_{250-charles gould} fear of empty loquacity , made no answer to the charge . [He]_{250-charles gould} returned in silence [their]_{1359-those men} ceremonious bows . [His]_{250-charles gould} taciturnity was [his]_{250-charles gould} refuge . [He]_{250-charles gould} understood that what [they]_{1359-those men} sought was to get the influence of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} on [their]_{1359-those men} side . [They]_{1359-those men} wanted to go on a conciliating errand to the victor under the wing of [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} . [Other public bodies]_{3989-other public bodies} - [the Cabildo]_{196-the cabildo} , [the Consulado]_{3990-the consulado} - would be coming , too , presently , seeking the support of [the most stable , the most effective force [they]_{1359-those men} had ever known to exist in [[their]_{1359-those men} province]_{3992-their province}]_{3991-the most stable , the most effective force they had ever known to exist in their province} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , arriving with [his]_{6199-the doctor} sharp , jerky walk , found that [the master]_{533-the master} had retired into [[his]_{533-the master} own room]_{7043-his own room} with orders not to be disturbed on any account . But [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was not anxious to see [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} at once . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} spent some time in a rapid examination of [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} wounded]_{3996-his wounded} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} gazed down upon [each]_2190-each in turn , rubbing [his]_{249-dr. monygham} chin between [his]_{249-dr. monygham} thumb and forefinger ; [his]_{249-dr. monygham} steady stare met without expression [their]_{1359-those men} silently inquisitive look . All these cases were doing well ; but when [he]_{249-dr. monygham} came to the dead [Cargador]_199-cargador [he]_{249-dr. monygham} stopped a little longer , surveying not [the man who had ceased to suffer]_{3998-the man who had ceased to suffer} , but [the woman kneeling in silent contemplation of the rigid face , with its pinched nostrils and a white gleam in the imperfectly closed eyes]_{3999-the woman kneeling in silent contemplation of the rigid face , with its pinched nostrils and a white gleam in the imperfectly closed eyes} . [She]_{3999-the woman kneeling in silent contemplation of the rigid face , with its pinched nostrils and a white gleam in the imperfectly closed eyes} lifted [her]_{3999-the woman kneeling in silent contemplation of the rigid face , with its pinched nostrils and a white gleam in the imperfectly closed eyes} head slowly , and said in a dull voice - " It is not long since [he]_199-cargador had become [a Cargador]_{6716-a cargador} - only a few weeks . [[His]_199-cargador worship]_{9208-his worship} [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} had accepted [him]_199-cargador after many entreaties . "_{[3999-the woman kneeling in silent contemplation of the rigid face , with its pinched nostrils and a white gleam in the imperfectly closed eyes]} " [I]_{6199-the doctor} am not responsible for [the great Capataz]_{8472-the great capataz} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} muttered [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , moving off . Directing [his]_{6199-the doctor} course [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} towards the door of [[Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's room]_{4002-charles gould 's room} , [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} at the last moment hesitated ; then , turning away from the handle with a shrug of [his]_{6199-the doctor} uneven shoulders , slunk off hastily along [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} in search of [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's camerista]_{4005-mrs. gould 's camerista} . [Leonardo]_465-leonardo told [him]_{6199-the doctor} that [the senora]_{1865-the senora} had not risen yet . [The senora]_{1865-the senora} had given into [her]_{1865-the senora} charge [the girls belonging to [that Italian posadero]_{4009-that italian posadero}]_{4008-the girls belonging to that italian posadero} . [She]_{1865-the senora} , [Leonarda]_327-leonarda , had put [them]_{4008-the girls belonging to that italian posadero} to bed in [[her]_{1865-the senora} own room]_{4010-her own room} . [The fair girl]_{4011-the fair girl} had cried [herself]_{4011-the fair girl} to sleep , but [the dark one - the bigger]_{4012-the dark one - the bigger} - had not closed [her]_{4012-the dark one - the bigger} eyes yet . [She]_{4012-the dark one - the bigger} sat up in bed clutching the sheets right up under [her]_{4012-the dark one - the bigger} chin and staring before [her]_{4012-the dark one - the bigger} like [a little witch]_{4013-a little witch} . [Leonarda]_327-leonarda did not approve of [the Viola children]_{4014-the viola children} being admitted to [the house]_{969-the house} . [She]_327-leonarda made this feeling clear by the indifferent tone in which [she]_327-leonarda inquired whether [[their]_{4014-the viola children} mother]_{5702-their mother} was dead yet . As to [the senora]_{1865-the senora} , [she]_{1865-the senora} must be asleep . Ever since [she]_{1865-the senora} had gone into [[her]_{1865-the senora} room]_{4018-her room} after seeing the departure of [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia with [[her]_{1865-the senora} dying father]_{4019-her dying father} , there had been no sound behind [her]_{1865-the senora} door . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , rousing [himself]_{6199-the doctor} out of profound reflection , told [her]_{1865-the senora} abruptly to call [[her]_{1865-the senora} mistress]_{4021-her mistress} at once . [He]_{6199-the doctor} hobbled off to wait for [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} in [the sala]_{1088-the sala} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} was very tired , but too excited to sit down . In [this great drawing - room]_{4023-this great drawing - room} , now empty , in which [his]_{6199-the doctor} withered soul had been refreshed after many arid years and [his]_{6199-the doctor} outcast spirit had accepted silently the toleration of many side - glances , [he]_{6199-the doctor} wandered haphazard amongst the chairs and tables till [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , enveloped in a morning wrapper , came in rapidly . " [You]_{248-mrs. gould} know that [I]_{6199-the doctor} never approved of the silver being sent away , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} began at once , as a preliminary to the narrative of [his]_{6199-the doctor} night 's adventures in association with [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , and [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , at [[Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's headquarters]_{4026-sotillo 's headquarters} . To [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} special conception of this political crisis , the removal of the silver had seemed an irrational and ill - omened measure . It was as if [a general]_{7590-a general} were sending the best part of [[his]_{7590-a general} troops]_{7591-his troops} away on the eve of battle upon some recondite pretext . [The whole lot of ingots]_{8808-the whole lot of ingots} might have been concealed somewhere where they could have been got at for the purpose of staving off the dangers which were menacing the security of [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession} . [The Administrador]_{354-the senor administrador} had acted as if the immense and powerful prosperity of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} had been founded on methods of probity , on the sense of usefulness . And it was nothing of the kind . The method followed had been the only one possible . [The Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} had ransomed its way through all those years . It was a nauseous process . [He]_{6199-the doctor} quite understood that [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had got sick of [it]_4033-it and had left the old path to back up that hopeless attempt at reform . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} did not believe in the reform of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . And now [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was back again in [its]_{6274-the mine} old path , with the disadvantage that henceforth it had to deal not only with the greed provoked by [its]_{6274-the mine} wealth , but with the resentment awakened by the attempt to free itself from its bondage to moral corruption . That was the penalty of failure . What made [him]_{6199-the doctor} uneasy was that [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} seemed to [him]_{6199-the doctor} to have weakened at the decisive moment when a frank return to the old methods was the only chance . Listening to [Decoud]_257-decoud 's wild scheme had been a weakness . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} flung up [his]_{6199-the doctor} arms , exclaiming , " [Decoud]_257-decoud ! [Decoud]_257-decoud ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} [He]_{6199-the doctor} hobbled about [the room]_{5737-the room} with slight , angry laughs . Many years ago both [his]_257-decoud ankles had been seriously damaged in the course of a certain investigation conducted in [the castle of [Sta]_54-sta . Marta]_{4038-the castle of sta . marta} by [a commission composed of [military men]_{4040-military men}]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} . [Their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} nomination had been signified to [them]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} unexpectedly at the dead of night , with scowling brow , flashing eyes , and in a tempestuous voice , by [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} . [The old tyrant]_{4041-the old tyrant} , maddened by one of [his]_{4041-the old tyrant} sudden accesses of suspicion , mingled spluttering appeals to [their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} fidelity with imprecations and horrible menaces . [The cells and casements of [the castle on [the hill]_{1250-the hill}]_{4043-the castle on the hill}]_{4042-the cells and casements of the castle on the hill} had been already filled with [prisoners]_{4045-prisoners} . [The commission]_{4046-the commission} was charged now with the task of discovering the iniquitous conspiracy against [the Citizen - Saviour of [[his]_{4041-the old tyrant} country]_{6230-his country}]_{4047-the citizen - saviour of his country} . [Their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} dread of [the raving tyrant]_{4049-the raving tyrant} translated itself into a hasty ferocity of procedure . [The Citizen - Saviour]_{4050-the citizen - saviour} was not accustomed to wait . A conspiracy had to be discovered . [The courtyards of [the castle]_{5936-the castle}]_{4051-the courtyards of the castle} resounded with the clanking of leg - irons , sounds of blows , yells of pain ; and the commission of [high officers]_{4053-high officers} laboured feverishly , concealing [their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} distress and apprehensions from each other , and especially from [[their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} secretary]_{4054-their secretary} , [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} , [an army chaplain]_{7198-an army chaplain} , at that time very much in the confidence of [the Citizen - Saviour]_{4050-the citizen - saviour} . [That priest]_{4057-that priest} was [a big round - shouldered man]_{4058-a big round - shouldered man} , with an unclean - looking , overgrown tonsure on the top of [his]_{4057-that priest} flat head , of a dingy , yellow complexion , softly fat , with greasy stains all down the front of [[his]_{4057-that priest} lieutenant]_{4059-his lieutenant} 's uniform , and a small cross embroidered in white cotton on [his]_{4057-that priest} left breast . [He]_{4057-that priest} had a heavy nose and a pendant lip . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} remembered [him]_{4057-that priest} still . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} remembered [him]_{4057-that priest} against all the force of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} will striving its utmost to forget . [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} had been adjoined to the commission by [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} expressly for the purpose that [his]_{466-father beron} enlightened zeal should assist [them]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} in [their]_{4039-a commission composed of military men} labours . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} could by no manner of means forget the zeal of [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} , or [his]_{466-father beron} face , or the pitiless , monotonous voice in which [he]_{249-dr. monygham} pronounced the words , " Will [you]_9211-you confess now ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} This memory did not make [him]_{249-dr. monygham} shudder , but it had made of [him]_{4057-that priest} what [he]_{4057-that priest} was in the eyes of [respectable people]_{4060-respectable people} , [a man careless of common decencies]_{4061-a man careless of common decencies} , something between [a clever vagabond]_{4062-a clever vagabond} and [a disreputable doctor]_{4063-a disreputable doctor} . But [not all respectable people]_{4064-not all respectable people} would have had the necessary delicacy of sentiment to understand with what trouble of mind and accuracy of vision [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , [medical officer of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{4065-medical officer of the san tome mine} , remembered [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} , [army chaplain]_{4067-army chaplain} , and once [a secretary of [a military commission]_{4069-a military commission}]_{4068-a secretary of a military commission} . After all these years [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , in [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} rooms]_{4070-his rooms} at the end of [the hospital building in [the San Tome gorge]_{2267-the san tome gorge}]_{4071-the hospital building in the san tome gorge} , remembered [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} as distinctly as ever . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} remembered [that priest]_{4057-that priest} at night , sometimes , in [his]_{4057-that priest} sleep . On such nights [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} waited for daylight with a candle lighted , and walking the whole length of [[his]_{6199-the doctor} rooms]_{4070-his rooms} to and fro , staring down at [his]_{6199-the doctor} bare feet , [his]_{6199-the doctor} arms hugging [his]_{6199-the doctor} sides tightly . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} would dream of [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} sitting at the end of a long black table , behind which , in a row , appeared the heads , shoulders , and epaulettes of [the military members]_{4076-the military members} , nibbling the feather of a quill pen , and listening with weary and impatient scorn to the protestations of [some prisoner]_{4077-some prisoner} calling heaven to witness of [his]_{466-father beron} innocence , till [he]_{466-father beron} burst out , " What 's the use of wasting time over that miserable nonsense ! Let [me]_{466-father beron} take [him]_{466-father beron} outside for a while . "_{[466-father beron]} And [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} would go outside after [the clanking prisoner]_{4078-the clanking prisoner} , led away between [two soldiers]_{4079-two soldiers} . Such interludes happened on many days , many times , with [many prisoners]_{4080-many prisoners} . When [the prisoner]_{3506-the prisoner} returned [he]_{3506-the prisoner} was ready to make a full confession , [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} would declare , leaning forward with that dull , surfeited look which can be seen in the eyes of [gluttonous persons after a heavy meal]_{4082-gluttonous persons after a heavy meal} . [The priest]_{7374-the priest} 's inquisitorial instincts suffered but little from the want of classical apparatus of [the Inquisition]_{4084-the inquisition} At no time of [the world]_{525-the world} 's history have [men]_552-men been at a loss how to inflict mental and bodily anguish upon [their]_552-men fellow - creatures . This aptitude came to [them]_552-men in the growing complexity of [their]_552-men passions and the early refinement of [their]_552-men ingenuity . But it may safely be said that [primeval man]_{4087-primeval man} did not go to the trouble of inventing tortures . [He]_{4087-primeval man} was indolent and pure of heart . [He]_{4087-primeval man} brained [[his]_{4087-primeval man} neighbour]_{4088-his neighbour} ferociously with a stone axe from necessity and without malice . [The stupidest mind]_{4089-the stupidest mind} may invent a rankling phrase or brand [the innocent]_{4090-the innocent} with a cruel aspersion . A piece of string and a ramrod ; a few muskets in combination with a length of hide rope ; or even a simple mallet of heavy , hard wood applied with a swing to human fingers or to the joints of [a human body]_{7192-a human body} is enough for the infliction of the most exquisite torture . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had been [a very stubborn prisoner]_{4093-a very stubborn prisoner} , and , as a natural consequence of that " bad disposition "_{[466-father beron]} so [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} called it , [his]_{6199-the doctor} subjugation had been very crushing and very complete . That is why the limp in [his]_{6199-the doctor} walk , the twist of [his]_{6199-the doctor} shoulders , the scars on [his]_{6199-the doctor} cheeks were so pronounced . [His]_{6199-the doctor} confessions , when they came at last , were very complete , too . Sometimes on the nights when [he]_{6199-the doctor} walked the floor , [he]_{6199-the doctor} wondered , grinding [his]_{6199-the doctor} teeth with shame and rage , at the fertility of [his]_{6199-the doctor} imagination when stimulated by a sort of pain which makes truth , honour , selfrespect , and life itself matters of little moment . And [he]_{6199-the doctor} could not forget [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} with [his]_{466-father beron} monotonous phrase , " Will [you]_{6199-the doctor} confess now ? "_{[466-father beron]} reaching [him]_{6199-the doctor} in an awful iteration and lucidity of meaning through the delirious incoherence of unbearable pain . [He]_{6199-the doctor} could not forget . But that was not the worst . Had [he]_{6199-the doctor} met [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} in [the street]_{1069-the street} after all these years [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was sure [he]_{6199-the doctor} would have quailed before [him]_{6199-the doctor} . This contingency was not to be feared now . [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} was dead ; but the sickening certitude prevented [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} from looking [anybody]_6218-anybody in the face . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had become , in a manner , [the slave of a ghost]_{4096-the slave of a ghost} . It was obviously impossible to take [his]_{249-dr. monygham} knowledge of [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} home to [Europe]_16-europe . When making [his]_{249-dr. monygham} extorted confessions to the Military Board , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was not seeking to avoid death . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} longed for it . Sitting half - naked for hours on the wet earth of [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} prison]_{4097-his prison} , and so motionless that the spiders , [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} companions]_{3965-his companions} , attached [their]_{3965-his companions} webs to [his]_{249-dr. monygham} matted hair , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} consoled the misery of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} soul with acute reasonings that [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had confessed to crimes enough for a sentence of death - that [they]_4099-they had gone too far with [him]_{249-dr. monygham} to let [him]_{249-dr. monygham} live to tell the tale . But , as if by a refinement of cruelty , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was left for months to decay slowly in the darkness of [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} grave - like prison]_{4100-his grave - like prison} . It was no doubt hoped that it would finish [him]_{249-dr. monygham} off without the trouble of an execution ; but [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had an iron constitution . It was [Guzman Bento]_{306-guzman bento} who died , not by the knife thrust of [a conspirator]_{4101-a conspirator} , but from a stroke of apoplexy , and [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was liberated hastily . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} fetters were struck off by the light of a candle , which , after months of gloom , hurt [his]_{249-dr. monygham} eyes so much that [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had to cover [his]_{249-dr. monygham} face with [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hands . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was raised up . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} heart was beating violently with the fear of this liberty . When [he]_{249-dr. monygham} tried to walk the extraordinary lightness of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} feet made [him]_{249-dr. monygham} giddy , and [he]_{249-dr. monygham} fell down . Two sticks were thrust into [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hands , and [he]_{249-dr. monygham} was pushed out of [the passage]_{4102-the passage} . It was dusk ; candles glimmered already in the windows of [[the officers]_{2073-the officers} ' quarters]_{4104-the officers ' quarters} round [the courtyard]_{8231-the courtyard} ; but the twilight sky dazed [him]_{249-dr. monygham} by its enormous and overwhelming brilliance . [A thin poncho]_{4106-a thin poncho} hung over [his]_{249-dr. monygham} naked , bony shoulders ; the rags of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} trousers came down no lower than [his]_{249-dr. monygham} knees ; an eighteen months ' growth of hair fell in dirty grey locks on each side of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} sharp cheek - bones . As [he]_{249-dr. monygham} dragged [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} past [the guard - room]_{4107-the guard - room} door , one of [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} , lolling outside , moved by some obscure impulse , leaped forward with a strange laugh and rammed a broken old straw hat on [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head . And [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , after having tottered , continued on [his]_{249-dr. monygham} way . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} advanced one stick , then one maimed foot , then the other stick ; the other foot followed only a very short distance along the ground , toilfully , as though it were almost too heavy to be moved at all ; and yet [his]_{249-dr. monygham} legs under the hanging angles of the poncho appeared no thicker than the two sticks in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hands . A ceaseless trembling agitated [his]_{249-dr. monygham} bent body , all [his]_{249-dr. monygham} wasted limbs , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} bony head , the conical , ragged crown of the sombrero , whose ample flat rim rested on [his]_{249-dr. monygham} shoulders . In such conditions of manner and attire did [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} go forth to take possession of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} liberty . And these conditions seemed to bind [him]_{249-dr. monygham} indissolubly to [the land of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{4109-the land of costaguana} like an awful procedure of naturalization , involving [him]_{249-dr. monygham} deep in the national life , far deeper than any amount of success and honour could have done . [They]_4110-they did away with [his]_{249-dr. monygham} Europeanism ; for [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had made [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} an ideal conception of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} disgrace . It was a conception eminently fit and proper for [an officer]_{3545-an officer} and [a gentleman]_{2019-a gentleman} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , before [he]_{249-dr. monygham} went out to [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , had been [surgeon in one of [[Her]_4114-her Majesty 's regiments of foot]_{4115-her majesty 's regiments of foot}]_{4113-surgeon in one of her majesty 's regiments of foot} . It was a conception which took no account of physiological facts or reasonable arguments ; but it was not stupid for all that . It was simple . A rule of conduct resting mainly on severe rejections is necessarily simple . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's view of what it behoved [him]_{249-dr. monygham} to do was severe ; it was an ideal view , in so much that it was the imaginative exaggeration of a correct feeling . It was also , in its force , influence , and persistency , the view of an eminently loyal nature . There was a great fund of loyalty in [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's nature . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had settled it all on [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's head . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} believed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} worthy of every devotion . At the bottom of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} heart [he]_{249-dr. monygham} felt an angry uneasiness before the prosperity of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , because [its]_{596-the san tome mine} growth was robbing [her]_{248-mrs. gould} of all peace of mind . [Costaguana]_8-costaguana was no place for [a woman of that kind]_{4117-a woman of that kind} . What could [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} have been thinking of when [he]_{250-charles gould} brought [her]_{248-mrs. gould} out there ! It was outrageous ! And [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had watched the course of events with a grim and distant reserve which , [he]_{6199-the doctor} imagined , [his]_{6199-the doctor} lamentable history imposed upon [him]_{6199-the doctor} . Loyalty to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} could not , however , leave out of account the safety of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had contrived to be in [town]_5824-town at the critical time because [he]_{6199-the doctor} mistrusted [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} considered [him]_{250-charles gould} hopelessly infected with the madness of revolutions . That is why [he]_{250-charles gould} hobbled in distress in [the drawing - room of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{6773-the drawing - room of the casa gould} on that morning , exclaiming , " Decoud , Decoud ! "_{[250-charles gould]} in a tone of mournful irritation . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [her]_{248-mrs. gould} colour heightened , and with glistening eyes , looked straight before [her]_{248-mrs. gould} at the sudden enormity of that disaster . The finger - tips on one hand rested lightly on a low little table by [her]_{248-mrs. gould} side , and the arm trembled right up to the shoulder . The sun , which looks late upon [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , issuing in all the fulness of its power high up on the sky from behind [the dazzling snow - edge of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{4123-the dazzling snow - edge of higuerota} , had precipitated the delicate , smooth , pearly greyness of light , in which [the town]_{877-the town} lies steeped during the early hours , into sharp - cut masses of black shade and spaces of hot , blinding glare . Three long rectangles of sunshine fell through the windows of [the sala]_{1088-the sala} ; while just across [the street]_{1069-the street} the front of [[the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} 's house]_{7789-the avellanos 's house} appeared very sombre in [its]_{7789-the avellanos 's house} own shadow seen through the flood of light . A voice said at the door , " What of [Decoud]_257-decoud ? "_{[250-charles gould]} It was [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [They]_4128-they had not heard [him]_{250-charles gould} coming along [the corredor]_{6362-the corredor} . [His]_{250-charles gould} glance just glided over [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} and struck full at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " [You]_{6199-the doctor} have brought some news , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? "_{[250-charles gould]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} blurted it all out at once , in the rough . For some time after [he]_{250-charles gould} had done , [the Administrador of the San Tome mine]_{2250-the administrador of the san tome mine} remained looking at [him]_{250-charles gould} without a word . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} sank into a low chair with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hands lying on [her]_{248-mrs. gould} lap . A silence reigned between [those three motionless persons]_{4133-those three motionless persons} . Then [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} spoke - " [You]_{248-mrs. gould} must want some breakfast . "_{[250-charles gould]} [He]_{250-charles gould} stood aside to let [[his]_{250-charles gould} wife]_{725-his wife} pass first . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} caught up [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's hand and pressed it as [she]_{248-mrs. gould} went out , raising [her]_{248-mrs. gould} handkerchief to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes . The sight of [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} had brought [Antonia]_380-antonia 's position to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} mind , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} could not contain [her]_{248-mrs. gould} tears at the thought of [the poor girl]_{4137-the poor girl} . When [she]_{248-mrs. gould} rejoined [the two men]_{2813-the two men} in [the diningroom]_{4139-the diningroom} after having bathed [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was saying to [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} across the table - " No , there does not seem any room for doubt . "_{[250-charles gould]} And [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} assented . " No , [I]_{248-mrs. gould} do n't see [myself]_{248-mrs. gould} how [we]_{2813-the two men} could question that wretched [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's tale . It 's only too true , [I]_{248-mrs. gould} fear . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} sat down desolately at the head of the table and looked from one to the other . [The two men]_{2813-the two men} , without absolutely turning [their]_{2813-the two men} heads away , tried to avoid [her]_{248-mrs. gould} glance . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} even made a show of being hungry ; [he]_{6199-the doctor} seized [his]_{6199-the doctor} knife and fork , and began to eat with emphasis , as if on the stage . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} made no pretence of the sort ; with [his]_{250-charles gould} elbows raised squarely , [he]_{250-charles gould} twisted both ends of [his]_{250-charles gould} flaming moustaches - they were so long that [his]_{250-charles gould} hands were quite away from [his]_{250-charles gould} face . " [I]_{250-charles gould} am not surprised , "_{[250-charles gould]} [he]_{250-charles gould} muttered , abandoning [his]_{250-charles gould} moustaches and throwing one arm over the back of [his]_{250-charles gould} chair . [His]_{250-charles gould} face was calm with that immobility of expression which betrays the intensity of a mental struggle . [He]_{250-charles gould} felt that this accident had brought to a point all the consequences involved in [his]_{250-charles gould} line of conduct , with its conscious and subconscious intentions . There must be an end now of this silent reserve , of that air of impenetrability behind which [he]_{250-charles gould} had been safeguarding [his]_{250-charles gould} dignity . It was the least ignoble form of dissembling forced upon [him]_{250-charles gould} by that parody of civilized institutions which offended [his]_{250-charles gould} intelligence , [his]_{250-charles gould} uprightness , and [his]_{250-charles gould} sense of right . [He]_{250-charles gould} was like [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} . [He]_{250-charles gould} had no ironic eye . [He]_{250-charles gould} was not amused at the absurdities that prevail in [this world]_{593-this world} . They hurt [him]_{250-charles gould} in [his]_{250-charles gould} innate gravity . [He]_{250-charles gould} felt that the miserable death of [that poor Decoud]_{4146-that poor decoud} took from [him]_{250-charles gould} [his]_{250-charles gould} inaccessible position of [a force in the background]_{4147-a force in the background} . It committed [him]_{250-charles gould} openly unless [he]_{250-charles gould} wished to throw up the game - and that was impossible . The material interests required from [him]_{250-charles gould} the sacrifice of [his]_{250-charles gould} aloofness - perhaps [his]_{250-charles gould} own safety too . And [he]_{250-charles gould} reflected that [Decoud]_257-decoud 's separationist plan had not gone to the bottom with the lost silver . The only thing that was not changed was [his]_{250-charles gould} position towards [Mr. Holroyd]_305-holroyd . [The head of silver and steel interests]_{4148-the head of silver and steel interests} had entered into [Costaguana]_8-costaguana affairs with a sort of passion . [Costaguana]_{313-the goulds} had become necessary to [his]_{250-charles gould} existence ; in [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} [he]_{250-charles gould} had found the imaginative satisfaction which other minds would get from drama , from art , or from a risky and fascinating sport . It was a special form of [the great man]_{6470-the great man} 's extravagance , sanctioned by a moral intention , big enough to flatter [his]_{250-charles gould} vanity . Even in this aberration of [his]_{250-charles gould} genius [he]_{250-charles gould} served the progress of [the world]_{525-the world} . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} felt sure of being understood with precision and judged with the indulgence of [their]_4152-their common passion . Nothing now could surprise or startle [this great man]_{4153-this great man} . And [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} imagined [himself]_{250-charles gould} writing a letter to [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} in some such words : " . . . . [The men at the head of the movement]_{9213-the men at the head of the movement} are dead or have fled ; [the civil organization of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{9214-the civil organization of the province} is at an end for the present ; [the Blanco party in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9216-the blanco party in sulaco} has collapsed inexcusably , but in the characteristic manner of [this country]_{990-this country} . But [Barrios]_373-barrios , untouched in [Cayta]_23-cayta , remains still available . [I]_{250-charles gould} am forced to take up openly the plan of a provincial revolution as the only way of placing the enormous material interests involved in the prosperity and peace of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco in a position of permanent safety . . . . "_{[250-charles gould]} That was clear . [He]_{250-charles gould} saw these words as if written in letters of fire upon the wall at which [he]_{250-charles gould} was gazing abstractedly . [Mrs Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} watched [his]_{250-charles gould} abstraction with dread . It was a domestic and frightful phenomenon that darkened and chilled [the house]_{969-the house} for [her]_{248-mrs. gould} like a thundercloud passing over the sun . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's fits of abstraction depicted the energetic concentration of a will haunted by a fixed idea . [A man haunted by a fixed idea]_{4155-a man haunted by a fixed idea} is insane . [He]_{4155-a man haunted by a fixed idea} is dangerous even if that idea is an idea of justice ; for may [he]_{4155-a man haunted by a fixed idea} not bring the heaven down pitilessly upon a loved head ? The eyes of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , watching [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's profile , filled with tears again . And again [she]_{248-mrs. gould} seemed to see the despair of [the unfortunate Antonia]_380-antonia . " What would [I]_{248-mrs. gould} have done if [Charley]_{250-charles gould} had been drowned while [we]_9218-we were engaged ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} exclaimed , mentally , with horror . [Her]_{248-mrs. gould} heart turned to ice , while [her]_{248-mrs. gould} cheeks flamed up as if scorched by the blaze of a funeral pyre consuming all [her]_{248-mrs. gould} earthly affections . The tears burst out of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes . " [Antonia]_380-antonia will kill [herself]_380-antonia ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} cried out . This cry fell into the silence of [the room]_{5737-the room} with strangely little effect . Only [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , crumbling up a piece of bread , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} head inclined on one side , raised [his]_{6199-the doctor} face , and the few long hairs sticking out of [his]_{6199-the doctor} shaggy eyebrows stirred in a slight frown . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} thought quite sincerely that [Decoud]_257-decoud was a singularly unworthy object for [any woman]_{8634-any woman} 's affection . Then [he]_{249-dr. monygham} lowered [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head again , with a curl of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} lip , and [his]_{249-dr. monygham} heart full of tender admiration for [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} thinks of [that girl]_{1281-that girl} , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said to [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} ; ' [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thinks of [the Viola children]_{4014-the viola children} ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} thinks of [me]_0-i ; of [the wounded]_{2518-the wounded} ; of [the miners]_{6801-the miners} ; [she]_{248-mrs. gould} always thinks of [everybody who is poor and miserable]_{4163-everybody who is poor and miserable} ! But what will [she]_{248-mrs. gould} do if [Charles]_{250-charles gould} gets the worst of it in this infernal scrimmage [those confounded Avellanos]_{4164-those confounded avellanos} have drawn [him]_{250-charles gould} into ? [No one]_{602-no one} seems to be thinking of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , staring at the wall , pursued [his]_{250-charles gould} reflections subtly . "_{[602-no one]} [I]_0-i shall write to [Holroyd]_305-holroyd that [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} is big enough to take in hand the making of [a new State]_{8785-a new state} . It 'll please [him]_305-holroyd . It 'll reconcile [him]_305-holroyd to the risk . " But was [Barrios]_374-barrios really available ? Perhaps . But [he]_305-holroyd was inaccessible . To send off [a boat]_{8450-a boat} to [Cayta]_23-cayta was no longer possible , since [Sotillo]_442-sotillo was [master of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{9221-master of the harbour} , and had [a steamer]_{859-a steamer} at [his]_442-sotillo disposal . And now , with [all the democrats in [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{9224-all the democrats in the province} up , and [every Campo township]_{9226-every campo township} in a state of disturbance , where could [he]_305-holroyd find [a man who would make [his]_{9227-a man who would make his way successfully overland to cayta with a message , a ten days ' ride at least} way successfully overland to [Cayta]_23-cayta with a message , a ten days ' ride at least]_{9227-a man who would make his way successfully overland to cayta with a message , a ten days ' ride at least} ; [a man of courage and resolution , who would avoid arrest or murder]_{9228-a man of courage and resolution , who would avoid arrest or murder} , and if arrested would faithfully eat the paper ? [The Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} would have been just [such a man]_{6079-such a man} . But [the Capataz of [the Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{2151-the capataz of the cargadores} was no more . And [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , withdrawing [his]_{250-charles gould} eyes from the wall , said gently , "_{[4168-that hirsch]} [That Hirsch]_{4168-that hirsch} ! What an extraordinary thing ! Saved [himself]_{4168-that hirsch} by clinging to the anchor , did [he]_{4168-that hirsch} ? [I]_0-i had no idea that [he]_{4168-that hirsch} was still in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [I]_0-i thought [he]_{4168-that hirsch} had gone back overland to [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda more than a week ago . [He]_{4168-that hirsch} came [here]_5665-here once to talk to [me]_0-i about [his]_{4168-that hirsch} hide business and some other things . [I]_0-i made it clear to [him]_{4168-that hirsch} that nothing could be done . " "_[0-i] [He]_{4168-that hirsch} was afraid to start back on account of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} being about , " remarked [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[349-hernandez]} And but for [him]_{4168-that hirsch} [we]_4170-we might not have known anything of what has happened , " marvelled [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} cried out - "_{[380-antonia]} [Antonia]_380-antonia must not know ! [She]_4171-she must not be told . Not now . " "_[976-nobody] [Nobody]_976-nobody 's likely to carry the news , " remarked [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[976-nobody] It 's [no one]_{602-no one} 's interest . Moreover , [the people here]_{8408-the people here} are afraid of [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} as if [he]_{349-hernandez} were [the devil]_{772-the devil} . " [He]_{6199-the doctor} turned to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . "_{[772-the devil]} It 's even awkward , because if [you]_4176-you wanted to communicate with [the refugees]_{4177-the refugees} [you]_4176-you could find [no messenger]_{4178-no messenger} . When [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} was ranging hundreds of miles away from [here]_5665-here [the Sulaco populace]_{4180-the sulaco populace} used to shudder at the tales of [him]_{349-hernandez} roasting [[his]_{349-hernandez} prisoners]_{4181-his prisoners} alive . " "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Yes , " murmured [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} ; "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's [Capataz]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{267-captain mitchell} was [the only man in [the town]_{877-the town} who had seen [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} eye to eye]_{4182-the only man in the town who had seen hernandez eye to eye} . [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} employed [him]_{267-captain mitchell} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} opened the communications first . It is a pity that - " [His]_{250-charles gould} voice was covered by the booming of the great bell of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} . Three single strokes , one after another , burst out explosively , dying away in deep and mellow vibrations . And then all the bells in [the tower of [every church]_{9235-every church} , [convent]_9236-convent , or chapel in [town]_5824-town]_{9234-the tower of every church , convent , or chapel in town} , even those that had remained shut up for years , pealed out together with a crash . In this furious flood of metallic uproar there was a power of suggesting images of strife and violence which blanched [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's cheek . [Basilio]_315-basilio , who had been waiting at table , shrinking within [himself]_315-basilio , clung to the sideboard with chattering teeth . It was impossible to hear [yourself]_{9238-yourself} speak . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Shut these windows ! " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} yelled at [him]_315-basilio , angrily . [All the other servants]_{9239-all the other servants} , terrified at what [they]_{9239-all the other servants} took for the signal of a general massacre , had rushed [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} , tumbling over [each other]_{5796-each other} , [men]_552-men and [women]_584-women , [the obscure and generally invisible population of the ground floor on the four sides of [the patio]_{1078-the patio}]_{9244-the obscure and generally invisible population of the ground floor on the four sides of the patio} . [The women]_{2182-the women} , screaming "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Misericordia ! " ran right into [the room]_{5737-the room} , and , falling on [their]_{2182-the women} knees against the walls , began to cross [themselves]_{2182-the women} convulsively . The staring heads of [men]_552-men blocked the doorway in an instant - mozos from [the stable]_{9249-the stable} , [gardeners]_{9250-gardeners} , [nondescript helpers living on the crumbs of [the munificent house]_{9252-the munificent house}]_{9251-nondescript helpers living on the crumbs of the munificent house} - and [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} beheld all the extent of [[his]_{250-charles gould} domestic establishment]_{9253-his domestic establishment} , even to [the gatekeeper]_{9254-the gatekeeper} . This was [a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to [his]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} shoulders]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} : an heirloom taken up by [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's familial piety . [He]_{250-charles gould} could remember [Henry Gould]_{321-henry gould} , [an Englishman]_{6337-an englishman} and [a Costaguanero of the second generation]_{9257-a costaguanero of the second generation} , [chief of [the Sulaco province]_{9259-the sulaco province}]_{9258-chief of the sulaco province} ; [he]_{321-henry gould} had been [his]_{250-charles gould} personal mozo years and years ago in peace and war ; had been allowed to attend [[his]_{250-charles gould} master]_{9260-his master} in [prison]_9261-prison ; had , on the fatal morning , followed [the firing squad]_{7203-the firing squad} ; and , peeping from behind one of the cypresses growing along the wall of [the Franciscan Convent]_{9263-the franciscan convent} , had seen , with [his]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} eyes starting out of [his]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} head , [Don Enrique]_{329-don enrique gould} throw up [his]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} hands and fall with [his]_{9255-a half - paralyzed old man , whose long white locks fell down to his shoulders} face in the dust . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} noted particularly the big patriarchal head of [that witness in the rear of [the other servants]_{9265-the other servants}]_{9264-that witness in the rear of the other servants} . But [he]_{250-charles gould} was surprised to see [a shrivelled old hag or two , of whose existence within the walls of [[his]_{250-charles gould} house]_{5842-his house} [he]_{250-charles gould} had not been aware]_{9266-a shrivelled old hag or two , of whose existence within the walls of his house he had not been aware} . [They]_{9266-a shrivelled old hag or two , of whose existence within the walls of his house he had not been aware} must have been [the mothers]_{2098-the mothers} , or even [the grandmothers of some of [[his]_{250-charles gould} people]_{6502-his people}]_{9269-the grandmothers of some of his people} . There were [a few children]_{9271-a few children} , too , more or less naked , crying and clinging to the legs of [[their]_{9271-a few children} elders]_{9272-their elders} . [He]_{250-charles gould} had never before noticed any sign of [a child]_{8638-a child} in [[his]_{250-charles gould} patio]_{9274-his patio} . Even [Leonarda]_327-leonarda , [the camerista]_{9275-the camerista} , came in a fright , pushing through , with [her]_327-leonarda spoiled , pouting face of [a favourite maid]_{9276-a favourite maid} , leading [the Viola girls]_{9277-the viola girls} by the hand . The crockery rattled on table and sideboard , and [the whole house]_{9278-the whole house} seemed to sway in the deafening wave of sound . CHAPTER FIVE During the night [the expectant populace]_{9279-the expectant populace} had taken possession of [all the belfries in [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9280-all the belfries in the town} in order to welcome [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , who was making [his]_{460-pedrito montero} entry after having slept the night in [Rincon]_88-rincon . And first came straggling in through [the land]_{691-the land} gate [the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} , calling [themselves]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} [the Sulaco National Guard]_{9284-the sulaco national guard} , and commanded by [Senor Gamacho]_450-gamacho . Through the middle of [the street]_{1069-the street} streamed , like a torrent of rubbish , a mass of straw hats , ponchos , gun - barrels , with an enormous green and yellow flag flapping in [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} midst , in a cloud of dust , to the furious beating of drums . [The spectators]_{9286-the spectators} recoiled against the walls of [the houses]_{7806-the houses} shouting [their]_{9286-the spectators} Vivas ! Behind [the rabble]_{3183-the rabble} could be seen the lances of the cavalry , [the "_{[267-captain mitchell]} army " of [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero}]_{9289-the " army " of pedro montero} . [He]_{428-pedro montero} advanced between [Senores Fuentes]_385-fuentes and [Gamacho]_450-gamacho at the head of [his]_{428-pedro montero} llaneros , who had accomplished the feat of crossing [the Paramos of [the Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{9290-the paramos of the higuerota} in a snow - storm . [They]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} rode four abreast , mounted on confiscated Campo horses , clad in the heterogeneous stock of roadside stores [they]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} had looted hurriedly in [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} rapid ride through [the northern part of [the province]_{6067-the province}]_{9291-the northern part of the province} ; for [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} had been in a great hurry to occupy [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . The handkerchiefs knotted loosely around [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} bare throats were glaringly new , and all the right sleeves of [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} cotton shirts had been cut off close to the shoulder for greater freedom in throwing the lazo . [Emaciated greybeards]_{9293-emaciated greybeards} rode by the side of [lean dark youths , marked by all the hardships of campaigning]_{9294-lean dark youths , marked by all the hardships of campaigning} , with strips of raw beef twined round the crowns of [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} hats , and huge iron spurs fastened to [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} naked heels . Those that in [the passes of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain}]_{9295-the passes of the mountain} had lost [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} lances had provided [themselves]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} with the goads used by [the Campo cattlemen]_{9297-the campo cattlemen} : slender shafts of palm fully ten feet long , with a lot of loose rings jingling under the ironshod point . [They]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} were armed with knives and revolvers . A haggard fearlessness characterized the expression of all these sun - blacked countenances ; [they]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} glared down haughtily with [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} scorched eyes at [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} , or , blinking upwards insolently , pointed out to each other some particular head amongst [the women at the windows]_{9299-the women at the windows} . When [they]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} had ridden into [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} and caught sight of the equestrian statue of [the King]_{5905-the king} dazzlingly white in the sunshine , towering enormous and motionless above the surges of [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} , with its eternal gesture of saluting , a murmur of surprise ran through [their]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} ranks . "_{[4184-that saint]} What is [that saint]_{4184-that saint} in the big hat ? " [they]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} asked [each other]_{5796-each other} . [They]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} were [a good sample of the cavalry of [the plains]_{9305-the plains} with which [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} had helped so much the victorious career of [[his]_{428-pedro montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} [the general]_{5924-the general}]_{9304-a good sample of the cavalry of the plains with which pedro montero had helped so much the victorious career of his brother the general} . The influence which [that man]_{614-that man} , brought up in [coast towns]_{9309-coast towns} , acquired in a short time over [the plainsmen of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{9310-the plainsmen of the republic} can be ascribed only to [a genius for treachery of so effective a kind]_{9312-a genius for treachery of so effective a kind} that it must have appeared to [those violent men but little removed from a state of utter savagery , as the perfection of sagacity and virtue]_{9313-those violent men but little removed from a state of utter savagery , as the perfection of sagacity and virtue} . The popular lore of [all nations]_{9314-all nations} testifies that duplicity and cunning , together with bodily strength , were looked upon , even more than courage , as heroic virtues by [primitive mankind]_{9315-primitive mankind} . To overcome [[your]_9316-your adversary]_{9317-your adversary} was the great affair of life . Courage was taken for granted . But the use of intelligence awakened wonder and respect . Stratagems , providing [they]_{9283-the armed mob of all colours , complexions , types , and states of raggedness} did not fail , were honourable ; the easy massacre of [an unsuspecting enemy]_{9318-an unsuspecting enemy} evoked no feelings but those of gladness , pride , and admiration . Not perhaps that [primitive men]_{9319-primitive men} were more faithless than [[their]_{9319-primitive men} descendants]_{9320-their descendants} of to - day , but that [they]_{9319-primitive men} went straighter to [their]_{9319-primitive men} aim , and were more artless in [their]_{9319-primitive men} recognition of success as the only standard of morality . [We]_9321-we have changed since . The use of intelligence awakens little wonder and less respect . But [the ignorant and barbarous plainsmen engaging in civil strife]_{9322-the ignorant and barbarous plainsmen engaging in civil strife} followed willingly [a leader who often managed to deliver [[their]_{9322-the ignorant and barbarous plainsmen engaging in civil strife} enemies]_{9324-their enemies} bound , as it were , into [their]_{9322-the ignorant and barbarous plainsmen engaging in civil strife} hands . [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} had a talent for lulling [[his]_{428-pedro montero} adversaries]_{7179-his adversaries} into a sense of security]_{9323-a leader who often managed to deliver their enemies bound , as it were , into their hands . pedro montero had a talent for lulling his adversaries into a sense of security} . And as [men]_552-men learn wisdom with extreme slowness , and are always ready to believe promises that flatter [their]_552-men secret hopes , [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} was successful time after time . Whether only [a servant]_{9327-a servant} or [some inferior official in [the Costaguana Legation in [Paris]_120-paris]_{9329-the costaguana legation in paris}]_{9328-some inferior official in the costaguana legation in paris} , [he]_{428-pedro montero} had rushed back to [[his]_{428-pedro montero} country]_{6230-his country} directly [he]_{428-pedro montero} heard that [[his]_{428-pedro montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} had emerged from the obscurity of [[his]_{428-pedro montero} frontier commandancia]_{9332-his frontier commandancia} . [He]_{428-pedro montero} had managed to deceive by [his]_{428-pedro montero} gift of plausibility [the chiefs of the Ribierist movement in [the capital]_{6041-the capital}]_{9333-the chiefs of the ribierist movement in the capital} , and even [the acute agent of the San Tome mine]_{9335-the acute agent of the san tome mine} had failed to understand [him]_{428-pedro montero} thoroughly . At once [he]_{428-pedro montero} had obtained an enormous influence over [[his]_{428-pedro montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} . [They]_9337-they were very much alike in appearance , both bald , with bunches of crisp hair above [their]_9337-they ears , arguing the presence of some negro blood . Only [Pedro]_{428-pedro montero} was smaller than [the general , more delicate altogether , with an ape - like faculty for imitating all the outward signs of refinement and distinction , and with a parrot - like talent for languages]_{9338-the general , more delicate altogether , with an ape - like faculty for imitating all the outward signs of refinement and distinction , and with a parrot - like talent for languages} . [Both brothers]_{9339-both brothers} had received some elementary instruction by the munificence of [a great European traveller , to whom [[their]_{9339-both brothers} father]_{6099-their father} had been a body - servant during [his]_{6099-their father} journeys in [the interior of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{9342-the interior of the country}]_{9340-a great european traveller , to whom their father had been a body - servant during his journeys in the interior of the country} . In [General Montero]_304-montero 's case it enabled [him]_{428-pedro montero} to rise from the ranks . [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , [the younger , incorrigibly lazy and slovenly]_{9344-the younger , incorrigibly lazy and slovenly} , had drifted aimlessly from [one coast town]_{9345-one coast town} to another , hanging about [counting - houses]_{9346-counting - houses} , attaching [himself]_{460-pedrito montero} to [strangers]_{982-strangers} as a sort of [valet - de - place]_{9348-valet - de - place} , picking up an easy and disreputable living . [His]_{460-pedrito montero} ability to read did nothing for [him]_{460-pedrito montero} but fill [his]_{460-pedrito montero} head with absurd visions . [His]_{460-pedrito montero} actions were usually determined by motives so improbable in themselves as to escape the penetration of [a rational person]_{9349-a rational person} . Thus at first sight [the agent of the Gould Concession in [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta]_{9350-the agent of the gould concession in sta . marta} had credited [him]_{9350-the agent of the gould concession in sta . marta} with the possession of sane views , and even with a restraining power over [the general]_{5924-the general} 's everlastingly discontented vanity . It could never have entered [his]_{460-pedrito montero} head that [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , lackey or [inferior scribe]_{9352-inferior scribe} , lodged in the garrets of [the various Parisian hotels where [the Costaguana Legation]_{202-the costaguana legation} used to shelter [its]_{202-the costaguana legation} diplomatic dignity]_{9353-the various parisian hotels where the costaguana legation used to shelter its diplomatic dignity} , had been devouring the lighter sort of historical works in the French language , such , for instance as the books of [Imbert de Saint Amand]_{468-imbert de saint amand} upon [the Second Empire]_{9354-the second empire} . But [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} had been struck by the splendour of [a brilliant court]_{9355-a brilliant court} , and had conceived the idea of an existence for [himself]_{460-pedrito montero} where , like [the Duc de Morny]_{424-the duc de morny} , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} would associate the command of every pleasure with the conduct of political affairs and enjoy power supremely in every way . [Nobody]_976-nobody could have guessed that . And yet this was one of the immediate causes of the Monterist Revolution . This will appear less incredible by the reflection that the fundamental causes were the same as ever , rooted in the political immaturity of [the people]_{605-the people} , in the indolence of [the upper classes]_{9358-the upper classes} and the mental darkness of [the lower]_{9359-the lower} . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} saw in the elevation of [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} [the road]_{923-the road} wide open to [his]_{460-pedrito montero} wildest imaginings . This was what made [the Monterist pronunciamiento]_{9362-the monterist pronunciamiento} so unpreventable . [The general]_{5924-the general} [himself]_{5924-the general} probably could have been bought off , pacified with flatteries , despatched on a diplomatic mission to [Europe]_16-europe . It was [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} who had egged [him]_{460-pedrito montero} on from first to last . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} wanted to become [the most brilliant statesman of [South America]_{141-south america}]_{9365-the most brilliant statesman of south america} . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} did not desire supreme power . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} would have been afraid of its labour and risk , in fact . Before all , [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , taught by [his]_{460-pedrito montero} European experience , meant to acquire a serious fortune for [himself]_{460-pedrito montero} . With this object in view [he]_{460-pedrito montero} obtained from [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} , on the very morrow of the successful battle , the permission to push on over [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} and take possession of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Sulaco]_5-sulaco was [the land of future prosperity]_{9368-the land of future prosperity} , [the chosen land of material progress]_{9369-the chosen land of material progress} , [the only province in [the Republic of interest]_{9371-the republic of interest} to [European capitalists]_{7884-european capitalists}]_{9370-the only province in the republic of interest to european capitalists} . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , following the example of [the Duc de Morny]_{424-the duc de morny} , meant to have [his]_{460-pedrito montero} share of this prosperity . This is what [he]_{460-pedrito montero} meant literally . Now [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} was [master of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{9374-master of the country} , whether as [President]_{9376-president} , [Dictator]_{6010-dictator} , or even as [Emperor]_9378-emperor - why not as [an Emperor]_{9379-an emperor} ? - [he]_{460-pedrito montero} meant to demand a share in every enterprise - in [railways]_{9380-railways} , in [mines]_1218-mines , in [sugar estates]_{9382-sugar estates} , in [cotton mills]_{9383-cotton mills} , in [land companies]_{9384-land companies} , in each and every undertaking - as the price of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} protection . The desire to be on the spot early was the real cause of the celebrated ride over [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} with [some two hundred llaneros]_{9386-some two hundred llaneros} , an enterprise of which the dangers had not appeared at first clearly to [his]_{460-pedrito montero} impatience . Coming from a series of victories , it seemed to [him]_{460-pedrito montero} that [a Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} had only to appear to be [master of the situation]_{9387-master of the situation} . This illusion had betrayed [him]_{460-pedrito montero} into a rashness of which [he]_{460-pedrito montero} was becoming aware . As [he]_{460-pedrito montero} rode at the head of [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} llaneros]_{3754-his llaneros} [he]_{460-pedrito montero} regretted that there were so few of [them]_{3754-his llaneros} . The enthusiasm of [the populace]_{879-the populace} reassured [him]_{460-pedrito montero} . [They]_{879-the populace} yelled "_{[4184-that saint]} [Viva Montero]_{469-viva montero} ! [Viva Pedrito]_423-pedrito ! " In order to make [them]_{879-the populace} still more enthusiastic , and from the natural pleasure [he]_{460-pedrito montero} had in dissembling , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} dropped the reins on [his]_{460-pedrito montero} horse 's neck , and with a tremendous effect of familiarity and confidence slipped [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hands under the arms of [Senores Fuentes]_385-fuentes and [Gamacho]_450-gamacho . In that posture , with [a ragged town mozo]_{9390-a ragged town mozo} holding [his]_{460-pedrito montero} horse by the bridle , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} rode triumphantly across [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} to [the door of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia}]_{9392-the door of the intendencia} . [Its]_{664-the plaza} old gloomy walls seemed to shake in the acclamations that rent the air and covered the crashing peals of the cathedral bells . [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , [the brother of [the general]_{5924-the general}]_{2605-the brother of the general} , dismounted into [a shouting and perspiring throng of enthusiasts whom [the ragged Nationals]_{9397-the ragged nationals} were pushing back fiercely . Ascending a few steps [he]_{460-pedrito montero} surveyed [the large crowd gaping at [him]_{460-pedrito montero} and the bullet - speckled walls of [the houses]_{7806-the houses} opposite lightly veiled by a sunny haze of dust]_{9398-the large crowd gaping at him and the bullet - speckled walls of the houses opposite lightly veiled by a sunny haze of dust}]_{9396-a shouting and perspiring throng of enthusiasts whom the ragged nationals were pushing back fiercely . ascending a few steps he surveyed the large crowd gaping at him and the bullet - speckled walls of the houses opposite lightly veiled by a sunny haze of dust} . The word "_{[423-pedrito]} Pourvenir " in immense black capitals , alternating with broken windows , stared at [him]_{460-pedrito montero} across [the vast space]_{3902-the vast space} ; and [he]_{460-pedrito montero} thought with delight of the hour of vengeance , because [he]_{460-pedrito montero} was very sure of laying [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hands upon [Decoud]_257-decoud . On [his]_{460-pedrito montero} left hand , [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , big and hot , wiping [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hairy wet face , uncovered a set of yellow fangs in a grin of stupid hilarity . On [his]_{460-pedrito montero} right , [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , small and lean , looked on with compressed lips . [The crowd]_{1718-the crowd} stared literally open - mouthed , lost in eager stillness , as though [they]_{1718-the crowd} had expected [the great guerrillero]_{9402-the great guerrillero} , [the famous Pedrito]_{9403-the famous pedrito} , to begin scattering at once some sort of visible largesse . What [he]_{460-pedrito montero} began was a speech . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} began it with the shouted word "_{[4185-citizens]} [Citizens]_{4185-citizens} ! " which reached even those in [the middle of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{9404-the middle of the plaza} . Afterwards [the greater part of [the citizens]_{9407-the citizens}]_{9406-the greater part of the citizens} remained fascinated by [the orator]_{9408-the orator} 's action alone , [his]_{460-pedrito montero} tip - toeing , the arms flung above [his]_{460-pedrito montero} head with the fists clenched , a hand laid flat upon the heart , the silver gleam of rolling eyes , the sweeping , pointing , embracing gestures , a hand laid familiarly on [Gamacho]_450-gamacho 's shoulder ; a hand waved formally towards [the little black - coated person of [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , [advocate]_{9410-advocate} and [politician]_{587-politician}]_{9409-the little black - coated person of senor fuentes , advocate and politician} and [a true friend of the people]_{9412-a true friend of the people} . [The vivas of [those nearest to [the orator bursting out]_{9415-the orator bursting out}]_{9414-those nearest to the orator bursting out}]_{9413-the vivas of those nearest to the orator bursting out} suddenly propagated themselves irregularly to the confines of [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} , like flames running over dry grass , and expired in the opening of [the streets]_{1003-the streets} . In the intervals , over [the swarming Plaza]_{9418-the swarming plaza} brooded a heavy silence , in which the mouth of [the orator]_{9408-the orator} went on opening and shutting , and detached phrases - "_{[4185-citizens]} The happiness of [the people]_{605-the people} , " "_{[605-the people]} [Sons of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{4187-sons of the country} , " "_{[4185-citizens]} [The entire world]_{4189-the entire world} , el mundo entiero " - reached even the packed steps of [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} with a feeble clear ring , thin as the buzzing of a mosquito . But [the orator]_{9408-the orator} struck [his]_{460-pedrito montero} breast ; [he]_{460-pedrito montero} seemed to prance between [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} two supporters]_{9422-his two supporters} . It was the supreme effort of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} peroration . Then [the two smaller figures]_{9423-the two smaller figures} disappeared from the public gaze and [the enormous Gamacho]_{9424-the enormous gamacho} , left alone , advanced , raising [his]_{9424-the enormous gamacho} hat high above [his]_{9424-the enormous gamacho} head . Then [he]_{9424-the enormous gamacho} covered [himself]_{9424-the enormous gamacho} proudly and yelled out , "_{[4185-citizens]} Ciudadanos ! " A dull roar greeted [Senor Gamacho]_450-gamacho , [ex - pedlar of [the Campo]_{5687-the campo} , Commandante of [the National Guards]_{9427-the national guards}]_{9425-ex - pedlar of the campo , commandante of the national guards} . [Upstairs Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} walked about rapidly from [one wrecked room of the Intendencia]_{9428-one wrecked room of the intendencia} to another , snarling incessantly - "_{[4185-citizens]} What stupidity ! What destruction ! " [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , following , would relax [his]_{470-senor fuentes} taciturn disposition to murmur - "_{[4185-citizens]} It is all the work of [Gamacho]_450-gamacho and [[his]_450-gamacho Nationals]_{4190-his nationals} ; " and then , inclining [his]_{470-senor fuentes} head on [his]_{470-senor fuentes} left shoulder , would press together [his]_{470-senor fuentes} lips so firmly that a little hollow would appear at each corner . [He]_{470-senor fuentes} had [his]_{470-senor fuentes} nomination for [Political Chief of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9429-political chief of the town} in [his]_{470-senor fuentes} pocket , and was all impatience to enter upon [his]_{470-senor fuentes} functions . In [the long audience room]_{9431-the long audience room} , with [its]_{9431-the long audience room} tall mirrors all starred by stones , the hangings torn down and the canopy over the platform at the upper end pulled to pieces , the vast , deep muttering of [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} and the howling voice of [Gamacho]_450-gamacho speaking just below reached [them]_{1718-the crowd} through the shutters as [they]_{1718-the crowd} stood idly in dimness and desolation . "_{[4191-the brute]} [The brute]_{4191-the brute} ! " observed [[his]_{470-senor fuentes} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} [Don Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} through clenched teeth . "_{[4191-the brute]} [We]_4192-we must contrive as quickly as possible to send [him]_{4191-the brute} and [[his]_{4191-the brute} Nationals]_{4190-his nationals} out there to fight [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} . " [The new Gefe Politico]_{9434-the new gefe politico} only jerked [his]_{470-senor fuentes} head sideways , and took a puff at [his]_{470-senor fuentes} cigarette in sign of [his]_{470-senor fuentes} agreement with this method for ridding [the town]_{877-the town} of [Gamacho]_420-gamacho and [[his]_{4191-the brute} inconvenient rabble]_{9436-his inconvenient rabble} . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} looked with disgust at the absolutely bare floor , and at the belt of heavy gilt picture - frames running round [the room]_{5737-the room} , out of which the remnants of torn and slashed canvases fluttered like dingy rags . "_{[349-hernandez]} [We]_4192-we are not [barbarians]_{4194-barbarians} , " [he]_{460-pedrito montero} said . This was what said [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} , [the popular [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , [the guerrillero skilled in the art of laying ambushes]_{9440-the guerrillero skilled in the art of laying ambushes} , charged by [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} at [his]_{460-pedrito montero} own demand with [the organization of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9442-the organization of sulaco} on democratic principles]_{9439-the popular pedrito , the guerrillero skilled in the art of laying ambushes , charged by his brother at his own demand with the organization of sulaco on democratic principles} . The night before , during the consultation with [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} partisans , who had come out to meet [him]_{460-pedrito montero} in [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{9443-his partisans , who had come out to meet him in rincon} , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} had opened [his]_{460-pedrito montero} intentions to [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} - "_{[4194-barbarians]} [We]_4192-we shall organize a popular vote , by yes or no , confiding the destinies of [[our]_4192-we beloved country]_{6306-our beloved country} to the wisdom and valiance of [[my]_0-i heroic brother]_{4196-my heroic brother} , [the invincible general]_{4197-the invincible general} . A plebiscite . Do [you]_4198-you understand ? " And [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , puffing out [his]_{470-senor fuentes} leathery cheeks , had inclined [his]_{470-senor fuentes} head slightly to the left , letting a thin , bluish jet of smoke escape through [his]_{470-senor fuentes} pursed lips . [He]_{470-senor fuentes} had understood . [[His]_{460-pedrito montero} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} was exasperated at the devastation . Not a single chair , table , sofa , etagere or console had been left in [the state rooms of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia}]_{9445-the state rooms of the intendencia} . [[His]_{460-pedrito montero} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} , though twitching all over with rage , was restrained from bursting into violence by a sense of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} remoteness and isolation . [[His]_{460-pedrito montero} heroic brother]_{9448-his heroic brother} was very far away . Meantime , how was [he]_{460-pedrito montero} going to take [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} siesta]_{9449-his siesta} ? [He]_{460-pedrito montero} had expected to find comfort and luxury in [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia} after a year of hard camp life , ending with the hardships and privations of the daring dash upon [Sulaco]_5-sulaco - upon [the province which was worth more in wealth and influence than all the rest of [the Republic]_{568-the republic} 's territory]_{9451-the province which was worth more in wealth and influence than all the rest of the republic 's territory} . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} would get even with [Gamacho]_450-gamacho by - and - by . And [Senor Gamacho]_450-gamacho 's oration , delectable to popular ears , went on in the heat and glare of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} like the uncouth howlings of [an inferior sort of devil cast into a white - hot furnace]_{9454-an inferior sort of devil cast into a white - hot furnace} . Every moment [he]_{460-pedrito montero} had to wipe [his]_{460-pedrito montero} streaming face with [his]_{460-pedrito montero} bare fore - arm ; [he]_{460-pedrito montero} had flung off [his]_{460-pedrito montero} coat , and had turned up the sleeves of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} shirt high above the elbows ; but [he]_{460-pedrito montero} kept on [his]_{460-pedrito montero} head the large cocked hat with white plumes . [His]_{460-pedrito montero} ingenuousness cherished this sign of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} rank as [Commandante of [the National Guards]_{9427-the national guards}]_{9455-commandante of the national guards} . Approving and grave murmurs greeted [his]_{460-pedrito montero} periods . [His]_{460-pedrito montero} opinion was that war should be declared at once against [France]_70-france , [England]_9-england , [Germany]_71-germany , and [the United States]_{1091-the united states} , who , by introducing [railways , mining enterprises]_{9458-railways , mining enterprises} , colonization , and under such other shallow pretences , aimed at robbing [poor people]_{1481-poor people} of [[their]_{1481-poor people} lands]_{6064-their lands} , and with the help of [these Goths and paralytics]_{9461-these goths and paralytics} , [the aristocrats]_{9462-the aristocrats} would convert [them]_{1481-poor people} into [toiling and miserable slaves]_{9463-toiling and miserable slaves} . And [the leperos]_{9464-the leperos} , flinging about the corners of [[their]_{9464-the leperos} dirty white mantas]_{9465-their dirty white mantas} , yelled [their]_{9464-the leperos} approbation . [General Montero]_304-montero , [Gamacho]_450-gamacho howled with conviction , was [the only man equal to the patriotic task]_{9466-the only man equal to the patriotic task} . [They]_9467-they assented to that , too . The morning was wearing on ; there were already signs of disruption , currents and eddies in [the crowd]_{1718-the crowd} . [Some]_2209-some were seeking the shade of the walls and under the trees of [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} . [Horsemen]_{9470-horsemen} spurred through , shouting ; groups of [sombreros set level on heads against the vertical sun]_{9471-sombreros set level on heads against the vertical sun} were drifting away into [the streets]_{1003-the streets} , where the open doors of [pulperias]_{9473-pulperias} revealed an enticing gloom resounding with the gentle tinkling of guitars . [The National Guards]_{9427-the national guards} were thinking of siesta , and the eloquence of [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , [[their]_{9427-the national guards} chief]_{6977-their chief} , was exhausted . Later on , when , in the cooler hours of the afternoon , [they]_{9427-the national guards} tried to assemble again for further consideration of public affairs , [detachments of [Montero]_304-montero 's cavalry camped on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda}]_{9476-detachments of montero 's cavalry camped on the alameda} charged [them]_{9427-the national guards} without parley , at speed , with long lances levelled at [their]_{9427-the national guards} flying backs as far as the ends of [the streets]_{1003-the streets} . [The National Guards of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9478-the national guards of sulaco} were surprised by this proceeding . But [they]_{9427-the national guards} were not indignant . [No Costaguanero]_{310-a costaguanero} had ever learned to question the eccentricities of [a military force]_{9479-a military force} . [They]_{9427-the national guards} were part of the natural order of things . This must be , [they]_{9427-the national guards} concluded , some kind of administrative measure , no doubt . But the motive of it escaped [their]_{9427-the national guards} unaided intelligence , and [[their]_{9427-the national guards} chief]_{6977-their chief} and orator , [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , [Commandante of the National Guard]_{9481-commandante of the national guard} , was lying drunk and asleep in the bosom of [[his]_450-gamacho family]_{957-his family} . [His]_450-gamacho bare feet were upturned in the shadows repulsively , in the manner of a corpse . [His]_450-gamacho eloquent mouth had dropped open . [[His]_450-gamacho youngest daughter]_{9483-his youngest daughter} , scratching [her]_{9483-his youngest daughter} head with one hand , with the other waved a green bough over [his]_450-gamacho scorched and peeling face . CHAPTER SIX The declining sun had shifted the shadows from west to east amongst [the houses of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9484-the houses of the town} . It had shifted [them]_{9427-the national guards} upon the whole extent of [the immense Campo]_{9486-the immense campo} , with the white walls of [[its]_{9486-the immense campo} haciendas]_{9487-its haciendas} on [the knolls]_{9488-the knolls} dominating the green distances ; with [[its]_{9486-the immense campo} grass - thatched ranches]_{9489-its grass - thatched ranches} crouching in the folds of ground by [the banks of streams]_{9490-the banks of streams} ; with the dark islands of clustered trees on a clear sea of grass , and the precipitous range of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera} , immense and motionless , emerging from the billows of [the lower forests]_{9491-the lower forests} like [the barren coast of a land of giants]_{9492-the barren coast of a land of giants} . The sunset rays striking [the snow - slope of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{9493-the snow - slope of higuerota} from afar gave it an air of rosy youth , while the serrated mass of [distant peaks]_{9494-distant peaks} remained black , as if calcined in the fiery radiance . The undulating surface of [the forests]_{6882-the forests} seemed powdered with pale gold dust ; and away there , beyond [Rincon]_88-rincon , hidden from [the town]_{877-the town} by [two wooded spurs]_{9497-two wooded spurs} , [the rocks of [the San Tome gorge]_{2267-the san tome gorge}]_{9498-the rocks of the san tome gorge} , with the flat wall of [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} itself crowned by gigantic ferns , took on warm tones of brown and yellow , with red rusty streaks , and the dark green clumps of bushes rooted in crevices . From the plain [the stamp sheds]_{9501-the stamp sheds} and [the houses of the mine]_{9502-the houses of the mine} appeared dark and small , high up , like the nests of birds clustered on the ledges of [a cliff]_{9503-a cliff} . [The zigzag paths]_{9504-the zigzag paths} resembled faint tracings scratched on the wall of [a cyclopean blockhouse]_{9505-a cyclopean blockhouse} . To the two serenos of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} on patrol duty , strolling , carbine in hand , and watchful eyes , in the shade of the trees lining [the stream near [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge}]_{9507-the stream near the bridge} , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , descending the path from [the upper plateau]_{9509-the upper plateau} , appeared no bigger than a large beetle . With [his]_{332-don pepe} air of aimless , insect - like going to and fro upon the face of [the rock]_{9510-the rock} , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's figure kept on descending steadily , and , when near the bottom , sank at last behind the roofs of [store - houses]_{9511-store - houses} , [forges]_9512-forges , and [workshops]_{3274-workshops} . For a time [the pair of serenos]_{9514-the pair of serenos} strolled back and forth before [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} , on which [they]_{9514-the pair of serenos} had stopped [a horseman]_{7820-a horseman} holding a large white envelope in [his]_{7820-a horseman} hand . Then [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , emerging in [the village street]_{9517-the village street} from amongst [the houses]_{7806-the houses} , not a stone 's throw from [the frontier bridge]_{9519-the frontier bridge} , approached , striding in wide dark trousers tucked into boots , a white linen jacket , sabre at [his]_{7820-a horseman} side , and revolver at [his]_{7820-a horseman} belt . In this disturbed time nothing could find [the Senor Gobernador]_{340-el senor gobernador} with [his]_{7820-a horseman} boots off , as the saying is . At a slight nod from [one of [the serenos]_{9521-the serenos}]_{9520-one of the serenos} , [the man]_{543-the man} , [a messenger from [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9523-a messenger from the town} , dismounted , and crossed [the bridge]_{3065-the bridge} , leading [his]_{543-the man} horse by the bridle . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} received the letter from [his]_{332-don pepe} other hand , slapped [his]_{332-don pepe} left side and [his]_{332-don pepe} hips in succession , feeling for [his]_{332-don pepe} spectacle case . After settling the heavy silvermounted affair astride [his]_{332-don pepe} nose , and adjusting it carefully behind [his]_{332-don pepe} ears , [he]_{332-don pepe} opened the envelope , holding it up at about a foot in front of [his]_{332-don pepe} eyes . The paper [he]_{332-don pepe} pulled out contained some three lines of writing . [He]_{332-don pepe} looked at them for a long time . [His]_{332-don pepe} grey moustache moved slightly up and down , and the wrinkles , radiating at the corners of [his]_{332-don pepe} eyes , ran together . [He]_{332-don pepe} nodded serenely . "_[471-bueno] [Bueno]_471-bueno , " [he]_{332-don pepe} said . "_[471-bueno] There is no answer . " Then , in [his]_{332-don pepe} quiet , kindly way , [he]_{332-don pepe} engaged in a cautious conversation with [the man]_{543-the man} , who was willing to talk cheerily , as if something lucky had happened to [him]_{332-don pepe} recently . [He]_{332-don pepe} had seen from a distance [[Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's infantry camped along [the shore of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{6022-the shore of the harbour} on [each side of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house}]_{9530-each side of the custom house}]_{9527-sotillo 's infantry camped along the shore of the harbour on each side of the custom house} . [They]_{9527-sotillo 's infantry camped along the shore of the harbour on each side of the custom house} had done no damage to [the buildings]_{1126-the buildings} . [The foreigners of [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{9533-the foreigners of the railway} remained shut up within [the yards]_{2503-the yards} . [They]_{9533-the foreigners of the railway} were no longer anxious to shoot [poor people]_{1481-poor people} . [He]_{332-don pepe} cursed [the foreigners]_{9537-the foreigners} ; then [he]_{332-don pepe} reported [Montero]_304-montero 's entry and the rumours of [the town]_{877-the town} . [The poor]_{700-the poor} were going to be made rich now . That was very good . More [he]_{332-don pepe} did not know , and , breaking into propitiatory smiles , [he]_{332-don pepe} intimated that [he]_{332-don pepe} was hungry and thirsty . [The old major]_{6798-the old major} directed [him]_{332-don pepe} to go to [the alcalde of [the first village]_{9542-the first village}]_{9541-the alcalde of the first village} . [The man]_{543-the man} rode off , and [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , striding slowly in the direction of [a little wooden belfry]_{9544-a little wooden belfry} , looked over a hedge into [a little garden]_{9545-a little garden} , and saw [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} sitting in a white hammock slung between two orange trees in front of [the presbytery]_{6883-the presbytery} . An enormous tamarind shaded with its dark foliage the whole white framehouse . [A young Indian girl with long hair , big eyes , and small hands and feet]_{9547-a young indian girl with long hair , big eyes , and small hands and feet} , carried out a wooden chair , while [a thin old woman]_{9548-a thin old woman} , crabbed and vigilant , watched [her]_{9547-a young indian girl with long hair , big eyes , and small hands and feet} all the time from [the verandah]_{9549-the verandah} . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} sat down in the chair and lighted a cigar ; [the priest]_{7374-the priest} drew in an immense quantity of snuff out of the hollow of [his]_{7374-the priest} palm . On [his]_{7374-the priest} reddish - brown face , worn , hollowed as if crumbled , the eyes , fresh and candid , sparkled like two black diamonds . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , in a mild and humorous voice , informed [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} that [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , by the hand of [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , had asked [him]_{7374-the priest} on what terms [he]_{7374-the priest} would surrender [the mine]_{6274-the mine} in proper working order to [a legally constituted commission of [patriotic citizens]_{9553-patriotic citizens}]_{9552-a legally constituted commission of patriotic citizens} , escorted by [a small military force]_{9554-a small military force} . [The priest]_{7374-the priest} cast [his]_{7374-the priest} eyes up to heaven . However , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} continued , [the mozo who brought the letter]_{9556-the mozo who brought the letter} said that [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} was alive , and so far unmolested . [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} expressed in a few words [his]_{346-father roman} thankfulness at hearing of [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} 's safety . The hour of oration had gone by in the silvery ringing of a bell in [the little belfry]_{9558-the little belfry} . [The belt of forest closing the entrance of [the valley]_{1269-the valley}]_{9559-the belt of forest closing the entrance of the valley} stood like a screen between the low sun and [[the street]_{1069-the street} of [the village]_{9563-the village}]_{9562-the street of the village} . At [the other end of [the rocky gorge]_{9565-the rocky gorge}]_{9564-the other end of the rocky gorge} , between the walls of basalt and granite , [a forest - clad mountain]_{9566-a forest - clad mountain} , hiding all the range from [the San Tome dwellers]_{9567-the san tome dwellers} , rose steeply , lighted up and leafy to the very top . Three small rosy clouds hung motionless overhead in the great depth of blue . Knots of [people]_5626-people sat in [the street]_{1069-the street} between [the wattled huts]_{9570-the wattled huts} . Before the casa of [the alcalde]_{6932-the alcalde} , [the foremen of the night - shift]_{9572-the foremen of the night - shift} , already assembled to lead [[their]_{9572-the foremen of the night - shift} men]_{3246-their men} , squatted on the ground in a circle of leather skull - caps , and , bowing [their]_{9572-the foremen of the night - shift} bronze backs , were passing round the gourd of mate . [The mozo from [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9574-the mozo from the town} , having fastened [his]_{9574-the mozo from the town} horse to a wooden post before the door , was telling [them]_{9572-the foremen of the night - shift} the news of [Sulaco]_408-sulaco as the blackened gourd of the decoction passed from hand to hand . [The grave alcalde]_{9576-the grave alcalde} [himself]_{9576-the grave alcalde} , in a white waistcloth and a flowered chintz gown with sleeves , open wide upon [[his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} naked stout person]_{9577-his naked stout person} with an effect of a gaudy bathing robe , stood by , wearing a rough beaver hat at the back of [his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} head , and grasping a tall staff with a silver knob in [his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} hand . These insignia of [his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} dignity had been conferred upon [him]_{9576-the grave alcalde} by [the Administration of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{9578-the administration of the mine} , the fountain of honour , of prosperity , and peace . [He]_{9576-the grave alcalde} had been [one of [the first immigrants into [this valley]_{9582-this valley}]_{9581-the first immigrants into this valley}]_{9580-one of the first immigrants into this valley} ; [[his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} sons]_{9583-his sons} and [sons - in - law]_{9584-sons - in - law} worked within [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} which seemed with [its]_{5865-the mountain} treasures to pour down [the thundering ore shoots of [the upper mesa]_{9587-the upper mesa}]_{9586-the thundering ore shoots of the upper mesa} , the gifts of well - being , security , and justice upon [the toilers]_{9588-the toilers} . [He]_{9576-the grave alcalde} listened to the news from [the town]_{877-the town} with curiosity and indifference , as if concerning [another world than [his]_{9576-the grave alcalde} own]_{9590-another world than his own} . And it was true that [they]_9591-they appeared to [him]_{9576-the grave alcalde} so . In a very few years the sense of belonging to [a powerful organization]_{9592-a powerful organization} had been developed in [these harassed , half - wild Indians]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} . [They]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} were proud of , and attached to , [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . It had secured [their]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} confidence and belief . [They]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} invested it with a protecting and invincible virtue as though it were a fetish made by [their]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} own hands , for [they]_{9593-these harassed , half - wild indians} were ignorant , and in other respects did not differ appreciably from the rest of [mankind]_6186-mankind which puts infinite trust in its own creations . It never entered [the alcalde]_{6932-the alcalde} 's head that [the mine]_{6274-the mine} could fail in its protection and force . Politics were good enough for [the people of [the town]_{877-the town} and [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{9598-the people of the town and the campo} . [His]_{9576-the grave alcalde} yellow , round face , with wide nostrils , and motionless in expression , resembled a fierce full moon . [He]_{9576-the grave alcalde} listened to the excited vapourings of [the mozo]_{730-the mozo} without misgivings , without surprise , without any active sentiment whatever . [Padre Roman]_348-padre sat dejectedly balancing [himself]_348-padre , [his]_348-padre feet just touching the ground , [his]_348-padre hands gripping the edge of the hammock . With less confidence , but as ignorant as [[his]_348-padre flock]_{6895-his flock} , [he]_348-padre asked [the major]_{3060-the major} what did [he]_348-padre think was going to happen now . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , bolt upright in the chair , folded [his]_{332-don pepe} hands peacefully on the hilt of [his]_{332-don pepe} sword , standing perpendicular between [his]_{332-don pepe} thighs , and answered that [he]_{332-don pepe} did not know . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} could be defended against any force likely to be sent to take possession . On the other hand , from the arid character of [the valley]_{1269-the valley} , when the regular supplies from [the Campo]_{101-the campo} had been cut off , [the population of [the three villages]_{2101-the three villages}]_{9605-the population of the three villages} could be starved into submission . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} exposed these contingencies with serenity to [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} , who , as [an old campaigner]_{6877-an old campaigner} , was able to understand the reasoning of [a military man]_{9608-a military man} . [They]_9609-they talked with simplicity and directness . [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} was saddened at the idea of [[his]_{346-father roman} flock]_{6895-his flock} being scattered or else enslaved . [He]_{346-father roman} had no illusions as to [their]_{6895-his flock} fate , not from penetration , but from long experience of political atrocities , which seemed to [him]_{346-father roman} fatal and unavoidable in the life of [a State]_{6235-a state} . The working of the usual public institutions presented itself to [him]_{346-father roman} most distinctly as a series of calamities overtaking [private individuals]_{9612-private individuals} and flowing logically from each other through hate , revenge , folly , and rapacity , as though [they]_{6895-his flock} had been part of a divine dispensation . [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} 's clear - sightedness was served by an uninformed intelligence ; but [his]_{346-father roman} heart , preserving its tenderness amongst scenes of carnage , spoliation , and violence , abhorred these calamities the more as [his]_{346-father roman} association with [the victims]_{1112-the victims} was closer . [He]_{346-father roman} entertained towards [the Indians of [the valley]_{1269-the valley}]_{9614-the indians of the valley} feelings of paternal scorn . [He]_{346-father roman} had been marrying , baptizing , confessing , absolving , and burying [the workers of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{9616-the workers of the san tome mine} with dignity and unction for five years or more ; and [he]_{346-father roman} believed in the sacredness of these ministrations , which made [them]_{6895-his flock} [his]_{346-father roman} own in a spiritual sense . They were dear to [his]_{346-father roman} sacerdotal supremacy . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's earnest interest in the concerns of [these people]_{1195-these people} enhanced [their]_{6895-his flock} importance in [the priest]_{7374-the priest} 's eyes , because it really augmented [his]_{346-father roman} own . When talking over with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} [the innumerable [Marias]_472-marias and Brigidas of [the villages]_{6980-the villages}]_{9620-the innumerable marias and brigidas of the villages} , [he]_{346-father roman} felt [his]_{346-father roman} own humanity expand . [Padre Roman]_348-padre was incapable of fanaticism to an almost reprehensible degree . [The English senora]_{6205-the english senora} was evidently [a heretic]_{2082-a heretic} ; but at the same time [she]_{6205-the english senora} seemed to [him]_{346-father roman} wonderful and angelic . Whenever that confused state of [his]_{346-father roman} feelings occurred to [him]_{346-father roman} , while strolling , for instance , [his]_{346-father roman} breviary under [his]_{346-father roman} arm , in the wide shade of the tamarind , [he]_{346-father roman} would stop short to inhale with a strong snuffling noise a large quantity of snuff , and shake [his]_{346-father roman} head profoundly . At the thought of what might befall [the illustrious senora]_{9624-the illustrious senora} presently , [he]_{346-father roman} became gradually overcome with dismay . [He]_{346-father roman} voiced it in an agitated murmur . Even [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} lost [his]_{332-don pepe} serenity for a moment . [He]_0-i leaned forward stiffly . "_[471-bueno] Listen , [Padre]_348-padre . The very fact that [those thieving macaques in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{4199-those thieving macaques in sulaco} are trying to find out the price of [my]_0-i honour proves that [Senor Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} and all in [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} are safe . As to [my]_0-i honour , that also is safe , as [every man]_{5631-every man} , [woman]_5632-woman , and [child]_5633-child knows . But [the negro Liberals who have snatched [the town]_{877-the town} by surprise]_{4203-the negro liberals who have snatched the town by surprise} do not know that . [Bueno]_471-bueno . Let [them]_{4203-the negro liberals who have snatched the town by surprise} sit and wait . While [they]_{4203-the negro liberals who have snatched the town by surprise} wait [they]_{4203-the negro liberals who have snatched the town by surprise} can do no harm . " And [he]_{346-father roman} regained [his]_{346-father roman} composure . [He]_{346-father roman} regained it easily , because whatever happened [his]_{346-father roman} honour of [an old officer of Paez]_{9625-an old officer of paez} was safe . [He]_{346-father roman} had promised [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} that at the approach of [an armed force]_{9137-an armed force} [he]_{346-father roman} would defend [the gorge]_{6779-the gorge} just long enough to give [himself]_{346-father roman} time to destroy scientifically [the whole plant , [buildings]_{9629-buildings} , and workshops of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{9628-the whole plant , buildings , and workshops of the mine} with heavy charges of dynamite ; block with ruins [the main tunnel]_{6805-the main tunnel} , break down [the pathways]_{9632-the pathways} , blow up [the dam of the water - power]_{9633-the dam of the water - power} , shatter [the famous Gould Concession]_{9634-the famous gould concession} into fragments , flying sky high out of [a horrified world]_{9635-a horrified world} . [The mine]_{6274-the mine} had got hold of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} with a grip as deadly as ever it had laid upon [[his]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} . But this extreme resolution had seemed to [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} the most natural thing in [the world]_{525-the world} . [His]_{332-don pepe} measures had been taken with judgment . Everything was prepared with a careful completeness . And [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} folded [his]_{332-don pepe} hands pacifically on [his]_{332-don pepe} sword hilt , and nodded at [the priest]_{7374-the priest} . In [his]_{332-don pepe} excitement , [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} had flung snuff in handfuls at [his]_{332-don pepe} face , and , all besmeared with tobacco , round - eyed , and beside [himself]_{332-don pepe} , had got out of the hammock to walk about , uttering exclamations . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} stroked [his]_{332-don pepe} grey and pendant moustache , whose fine ends hung far below the clean - cut line of [his]_{332-don pepe} jaw , and spoke with a conscious pride in [his]_{332-don pepe} reputation . "_[471-bueno] So , [Padre]_348-padre , [I]_0-i do n't know what will happen . But [I]_0-i know that as long as [I]_0-i am here [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} can speak to [that macaque]_{4205-that macaque} , [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , and threaten the destruction of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} with perfect assurance that [he]_{298-don carlos} will be taken seriously . For [people]_5626-people know [me]_0-i . " [He]_0-i began to turn the cigar in [his]_0-i lips a little nervously , and went on - "_{[5626-people]} But that is talk - good for [the politicos]_{4208-the politicos} . [I]_0-i am [a military man]_{9608-a military man} . [I]_0-i do not know what may happen . But [I]_0-i know what ought to be done - [the mine]_{6274-the mine} should march upon [the town]_{877-the town} with guns , axes , knives tied up to sticks - por Dios . That is what should be done . Only - " [His]_0-i folded hands twitched on the hilt . The cigar turned faster in the corner of [his]_0-i lips . "_[0-i] And who should lead but [I]_0-i ? Unfortunately - observe - [I]_0-i have given [my]_0-i word of honour to [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} not to let [the mine]_{6274-the mine} fall into the hands of [these thieves]_{4213-these thieves} . In war - [you]_4214-you know this , [Padre]_348-padre - the fate of battles is uncertain , and whom could [I]_0-i leave [here]_5665-here to act for [me]_0-i in case of defeat ? The explosives are ready . But it would require [a man of high honour , of intelligence , of judgment , of courage , to carry out the prepared destruction]_{4216-a man of high honour , of intelligence , of judgment , of courage , to carry out the prepared destruction} . Somebody [I]_0-i can trust with [my]_0-i honour as [I]_0-i can trust [myself]_0-i . [Another old officer of [Paez]_352-paez]_{4217-another old officer of paez} , for instance . Or - or - perhaps [one of [[Paez]_352-paez 's old chaplains]_{4219-paez 's old chaplains}]_{4218-one of paez 's old chaplains} would do . " [He]_0-i got up , long , lank , upright , hard , with [his]_0-i martial moustache and the bony structure of [his]_0-i face , from which the glance of the sunken eyes seemed to transfix [the priest]_{7374-the priest} , who stood still , an empty wooden snuff - box held upside down in [his]_0-i hand , and glared back , speechless , at [the governor of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{9641-the governor of the mine} . CHAPTER SEVEN At about that time , in [the Intendencia of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9643-the intendencia of sulaco} , [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was assuring [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , who had sent a request for [his]_{460-pedrito montero} presence [there]_5977-there , that [he]_{460-pedrito montero} would never let [the mine]_{6274-the mine} pass out of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hands for the profit of [a Government who had robbed [him]_{460-pedrito montero} of [it]_{6274-the mine}]_{9646-a government who had robbed him of it} . The Gould Concession could not be resumed . [[His]_{250-charles gould} father]_{1051-his father} had not desired it . [The son]_{9648-the son} would never surrender it . [He]_{9648-the son} would never surrender it alive . And once dead , where was the power capable of resuscitating such an enterprise in all its vigour and wealth out of the ashes and ruin of destruction ? There was no such power in [the country]_{567-the country} . And where was the skill and capital abroad that would condescend to touch such an ill - omened corpse ? [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} talked in the impassive tone which had for many years served to conceal [his]_{250-charles gould} anger and contempt . [He]_{250-charles gould} suffered . [He]_{250-charles gould} was disgusted with what [he]_{250-charles gould} had to say . It was too much like heroics . In [him]_{250-charles gould} the strictly practical instinct was in profound discord with the almost mystic view [he]_{250-charles gould} took of [his]_{250-charles gould} right . [The Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} was symbolic of abstract justice . Let the heavens fall . But since [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} had developed into world - wide fame [his]_{250-charles gould} threat had enough force and effectiveness to reach the rudimentary intelligence of [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , wrapped up as it was in the futilities of historical anecdotes . [The Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} was a serious asset in [the country]_{567-the country} 's finance , and , what was more , in the private budgets of [many officials]_{9652-many officials} as well . It was traditional . It was known . It was said . It was credible . [Every Minister of Interior]_{9653-every minister of interior} drew a salary from [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . It was natural . And [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} intended to be [Minister of the Interior]_{8921-minister of the interior} and [President of the Council in [[his]_{460-pedrito montero} brother]_{6096-his brother} 's Government]_{9656-president of the council in his brother 's government} . [The Duc de Morny]_{424-the duc de morny} had occupied those high posts during [the Second French Empire]_{9658-the second french empire} with conspicuous advantage to [himself]_{424-the duc de morny} . A table , a chair , a wooden bedstead had been procured for [[His]_{424-the duc de morny} Excellency , who , after a short siesta , rendered absolutely necessary by the labours and the pomps of [his]_{424-the duc de morny} entry into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9659-his excellency , who , after a short siesta , rendered absolutely necessary by the labours and the pomps of his entry into sulaco} , had been getting hold of the administrative machine by making appointments , giving orders , and signing proclamations . Alone with [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} in [the audience room]_{9660-the audience room} , [[His]_{424-the duc de morny} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} managed with [his]_{8929-his excellency} well - known skill to conceal [his]_{8929-his excellency} annoyance and consternation . [He]_{8929-his excellency} had begun at first to talk loftily of confiscation , but the want of all proper feeling and mobility in [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} 's features ended by affecting adversely [his]_{8929-his excellency} power of masterful expression . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} had repeated : "_{[4218-one of paez 's old chaplains]} [The Government]_{1123-the government} can certainly bring about the destruction of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} if it likes ; but without [me]_0-i it can do nothing else . " It was an alarming pronouncement , and well calculated to hurt the sensibilities of [a politician whose mind is bent upon the spoils of victory]_{9663-a politician whose mind is bent upon the spoils of victory} . And [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said also that the destruction of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} would cause the ruin of other undertakings , the withdrawal of [European capital]_{9665-european capital} , the withholding , most probably , of the last instalment of the foreign loan . [That stony fiend of a man]_{9666-that stony fiend of a man} said all these things which were accessible to [[His]_{424-the duc de morny} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} 's intelligence in a coldblooded manner which made one shudder . A long course of reading historical works , light and gossipy in tone , carried out in [garrets of [Parisian hotels]_{9669-parisian hotels}]_{9668-garrets of parisian hotels} , sprawling on an untidy bed , to the neglect of [his]_{8929-his excellency} duties , menial or otherwise , had affected the manners of [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} . Had [he]_{8929-his excellency} seen around [him]_{8929-his excellency} the splendour of [the old Intendencia]_{9670-the old intendencia} , the magnificent hangings , the gilt furniture ranged along the walls ; had [he]_{8929-his excellency} stood upon a dais on a noble square of red carpet , [he]_{8929-his excellency} would have probably been very dangerous from a sense of success and elevation . But in [this sacked and devastated residence]_{9671-this sacked and devastated residence} , with the three pieces of common furniture huddled up in the middle of [the vast apartment]_{9672-the vast apartment} , [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} 's imagination was subdued by a feeling of insecurity and impermanence . That feeling and the firm attitude of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} who had not once , so far , pronounced the word "_{[298-don carlos]} Excellency , " diminished [him]_{250-charles gould} in [his]_{250-charles gould} own eyes . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} assumed the tone of [an enlightened man of]_{9673-an enlightened man of} [the world]_{525-the world} , and begged [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} to dismiss from [his]_{460-pedrito montero} mind every cause for alarm . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} was now conversing , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} reminded [him]_{250-charles gould} , with [the brother of [the master of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{9676-the master of the country} , charged with a reorganizing mission]_{9675-the brother of the master of the country , charged with a reorganizing mission} . [The trusted brother of [the master of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{9676-the master of the country}]_{9678-the trusted brother of the master of the country} , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} repeated . Nothing was further from the thoughts of [that wise and patriotic hero]_{9681-that wise and patriotic hero} than ideas of destruction . "_{[298-don carlos]} [I]_0-i entreat [you]_4222-you , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , not to give way to [your]_4222-you anti - democratic prejudices , " [he]_0-i cried , in a burst of condescending effusion . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} surprised [one]_994-one at first sight by the vast development of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} bald forehead , a shiny yellow expanse between the crinkly coal - black tufts of hair without any lustre , the engaging form of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} mouth , and an unexpectedly cultivated voice . But [his]_{460-pedrito montero} eyes , very glistening as if freshly painted on each side of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hooked nose , had a round , hopeless , birdlike stare when opened fully . Now , however , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} narrowed them agreeably , throwing [his]_{460-pedrito montero} square chin up and speaking with closed teeth slightly through the nose , with what [he]_{460-pedrito montero} imagined to be the manner of [a grand seigneur]_{9683-a grand seigneur} . In that attitude , [he]_{460-pedrito montero} declared suddenly that the highest expression of democracy was Caesarism : the imperial rule based upon the direct popular vote . [Caesarism]_{474-caesarism} was conservative . [It]_{474-caesarism} was strong . [It]_{474-caesarism} recognized the legitimate needs of democracy which requires orders , titles , and distinctions . [They]_9684-they would be showered upon [deserving men]_{9685-deserving men} . [Caesarism]_{474-caesarism} was peace . It was progressive . It secured the prosperity of [a country]_{1876-a country} . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} was carried away . Look at what [the Second Empire]_{9354-the second empire} had done for [France]_70-france . [It]_{9354-the second empire} was a regime which delighted to honour [men of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} 's stamp]_{9688-men of don carlos 's stamp} . [The Second Empire]_{9354-the second empire} fell , but that was because [[its]_{9354-the second empire} chief]_{9690-its chief} was devoid of that military genius which had raised [General Montero]_304-montero to the pinnacle of fame and glory . [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} elevated [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hand jerkily to help the idea of pinnacle , of fame . "_[0-i] [We]_4223-we shall have many talks yet . [We]_4223-we shall understand [each other]_{5796-each other} thoroughly , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ! " [he]_{460-pedrito montero} cried in a tone of fellowship . Republicanism had done its work . Imperial democracy was the power of the future . [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , [the guerrillero]_{1976-the guerrillero} , showing [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hand , lowered [his]_{460-pedrito montero} voice forcibly . [A man singled out by [[his]_{9692-a man singled out by his fellow - citizens for the honourable nickname of el rey de sulaco} fellow - citizens]_{6463-his fellow - citizens} for the honourable nickname of [El Rey de Sulaco]_408-sulaco]_{9692-a man singled out by his fellow - citizens for the honourable nickname of el rey de sulaco} could not but receive a full recognition from [an imperial democracy]_{9694-an imperial democracy} as [a great captain of industry]_{9695-a great captain of industry} and [a person of weighty counsel , whose popular designation would be soon replaced by a more solid title]_{9696-a person of weighty counsel , whose popular designation would be soon replaced by a more solid title} . "_{[298-don carlos]} Eh , [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ? No ! What do [you]_{298-don carlos} say ? [Conde de Sulaco]_475-sulaco - Eh ? - or [marquis]_4225-marquis . . . " [He]_{460-pedrito montero} ceased . The air was cool on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , where [a patrol of cavalry]_{9698-a patrol of cavalry} rode round and round without penetrating into [the streets]_{1003-the streets} , which resounded with shouts and the strumming of guitars issuing from the open doors of [pulperias]_{9473-pulperias} . The orders were not to interfere with the enjoyments of [the people]_{605-the people} . And above [the roofs]_{9702-the roofs} , next to the perpendicular lines of [the cathedral towers]_{9703-the cathedral towers} [the snowy curve of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{9704-the snowy curve of higuerota} blocked [a large space of darkening blue sky before the windows of [the Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia}]_{9705-a large space of darkening blue sky before the windows of the intendencia} . After a time [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , thrusting [his]_{460-pedrito montero} hand in the bosom of [his]_{460-pedrito montero} coat , bowed [his]_{460-pedrito montero} head with slow dignity . [The audience]_{9707-the audience} was over . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} on going out passed [his]_{250-charles gould} hand over [his]_{250-charles gould} forehead as if to disperse the mists of an oppressive dream , whose grotesque extravagance leaves behind a subtle sense of bodily danger and intellectual decay . In [the passages]_{9708-the passages} and on the staircases of [the old palace]_{9709-the old palace} [[Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} 's troopers]_{9710-montero 's troopers} lounged about insolently , smoking and making way for [no one]_{602-no one} ; the clanking of sabres and spurs resounded all over [the building]_{9712-the building} . [Three silent groups of civilians in severe black]_{9713-three silent groups of civilians in severe black} waited in [the main gallery]_{1132-the main gallery} , formal and helpless , a little huddled up , each keeping apart from [the others]_{7191-the others} , as if in the exercise of a public duty [they]_{9713-three silent groups of civilians in severe black} had been overcome by a desire to shun the notice of every eye . These were [the deputations]_{9716-the deputations} waiting for [[their]_{9713-three silent groups of civilians in severe black} audience]_{9717-their audience} . [The one from [the Provincial Assembly]_{197-the provincial assembly} , more restless and uneasy in its corporate expression]_{9718-the one from the provincial assembly , more restless and uneasy in its corporate expression} , was overtopped by the big face of [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} , soft and white , with prominent eyelids and wreathed in impenetrable solemnity as if in a dense cloud . [The President of [the Provincial Assembly]_{7167-the provincial assembly}]_{7769-the president of the provincial assembly} , coming bravely to save the last shred of parliamentary institutions on the English model , averted [his]_{7769-the president of the provincial assembly} eyes from the Administrador of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} as a dignified rebuke of [his]_{7769-the president of the provincial assembly} little faith in that only saving principle . The mournful severity of that reproof did not affect [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , but [he]_{250-charles gould} was sensible to the glances of [the others]_{7191-the others} directed upon [him]_{250-charles gould} without reproach , as if only to read [their]_{7191-the others} own fate upon [his]_{250-charles gould} face . [All of [them]_{6621-all of them}]_{6621-all of them} had talked , shouted , and declaimed in the great sala of the [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} . The feeling of compassion for [those men]_{1359-those men} , struck with a strange impotence in the toils of moral degradation , did not induce [him]_{250-charles gould} to make a sign . [He]_{250-charles gould} suffered from [his]_{250-charles gould} fellowship in evil with [them]_{1359-those men} too much . [He]_{250-charles gould} crossed [the Plaza unmolested]_{9725-the plaza unmolested} . [The Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} was full of festive ragamuffins . [Their]_{1359-those men} frowsy heads protruded from every window , and from within came drunken shouts , the thumping of feet , and the twanging of harps . Broken bottles strewed the pavement below . [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} found [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} still in [[his]_{250-charles gould} house]_{5842-his house} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} came away from the crack in the shutter through which [he]_0-i had been watching [the street]_{1069-the street} . "_{[4225-marquis]} Ah ! [You]_4226-you are back at last ! " [he]_0-i said in a tone of relief . "_[4226-you] [I]_0-i have been telling [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} that [you]_4226-you were perfectly safe , but [I]_0-i was not by any means certain that [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} would have let [you]_4226-you go . " "_{[537-the fellow]} Neither was [I]_0-i , " confessed [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , laying [his]_{250-charles gould} hat on the table . "_[0-i] [You]_4226-you will have to take action . " The silence of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} seemed to admit that this was the only course . This was as far as [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} was accustomed to go towards expressing [his]_{250-charles gould} intentions . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i hope [you]_4226-you did not warn [Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} of what [you]_4226-you mean to do , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , anxiously . "_[4226-you] [I]_0-i tried to make [him]_{460-pedrito montero} see that the existence of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} was bound up with [my]_0-i personal safety , " continued [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , looking away from [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , and fixing [his]_0-i eyes upon the water - colour sketch upon the wall . "_{[460-pedrito montero]} [He]_{460-pedrito montero} believed [you]_0-i ? " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} asked , eagerly . "_{[460-pedrito montero]} God knows ! " said [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . "_{[460-pedrito montero]} [I]_0-i owed it to [[my]_0-i wife]_{571-my wife} to say that much . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} is well enough informed . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} knows that [I]_0-i have [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} [there]_5977-there . [Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} must have told [him]_{460-pedrito montero} . [They]_4231-they know that [the old major]_{6798-the old major} is perfectly capable of blowing up [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} without hesitation or compunction . Had it not been for that [I]_0-i do n't think [I]_0-i 'd have left [the Intendencia a free man]_{4234-the intendencia a free man} . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} would blow everything up from loyalty and from hate - from hate of [these Liberals]_{4235-these liberals} , as [they]_{4235-these liberals} call [themselves]_{4235-these liberals} . [Liberals]_476-liberals ! The words one knows so well have a nightmarish meaning in [this country]_{990-this country} . Liberty , democracy , patriotism , government - all of [them]_4237-them have a flavour of folly and murder . Have n't [they]_4237-them , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? . . . [I]_0-i alone can restrain [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} . If [they]_4231-they were to - to do away with [me]_0-i , nothing could prevent [him]_{332-don pepe} . " "_[4231-they] [They]_4231-they will try to tamper with [him]_{332-don pepe} , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} suggested , thoughtfully . "_[4231-they] It is very possible , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} said very low , as if speaking to [himself]_{250-charles gould} , and still gazing at the sketch of the San Tome gorge upon the wall . "_[4231-they] Yes , [I]_0-i expect [they]_4231-they will try that . " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} looked for the first time at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[4231-they] It would give [me]_0-i time , " [he]_{250-charles gould} added . "_[4231-they] Exactly , " said [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , suppressing [his]_{249-dr. monygham} excitement . "_[4231-they] Especially if [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} behaves diplomatically . Why should n't [he]_{332-don pepe} give [them]_4231-they some hope of success ? Eh ? Otherwise [you]_4239-you would n't gain so much time . Could n't [he]_{332-don pepe} be instructed to - " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , looking at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} steadily , shook [his]_{250-charles gould} head , but [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} continued with a certain amount of fire - "_{[332-don pepe]} Yes , to enter into negotiations for the surrender of the mine . It is a good notion . [You]_4239-you would mature [your]_4239-you plan . Of course , [I]_0-i do n't ask what it is . [I]_0-i do n't want to know . [I]_0-i would refuse to listen to [you]_4239-you if [you]_4239-you tried to tell [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i am not fit for confidences . " "_[0-i] What nonsense ! " muttered [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , with displeasure . [He]_{250-charles gould} disapproved of [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's sensitiveness about that far - off episode of [his]_{250-charles gould} life . So much memory shocked [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} . It was like morbidness . And again [he]_{250-charles gould} shook [his]_{250-charles gould} head . [He]_{250-charles gould} refused to tamper with the open rectitude of [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's conduct , both from taste and from policy . Instructions would have to be either verbal or in writing . In either case [they]_9738-they ran the risk of being intercepted . It was by no means certain that [a messenger]_{9739-a messenger} could reach [the mine]_{6274-the mine} ; and , besides , there was [no one to send]_{9741-no one to send} . It was on the tip of [Charles]_{250-charles gould} 's tongue to say that only [the late Capataz de Cargadores]_{9742-the late capataz de cargadores} could have been employed with some chance of success and the certitude of discretion . But [he]_{250-charles gould} did not say that . [He]_{250-charles gould} pointed out to [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} that it would have been bad policy . [Directly Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} let it be supposed that [he]_{332-don pepe} could be bought over , [the Administrador]_{9744-the administrador} 's personal safety and the safety of [[his]_{332-don pepe} friends]_{8174-his friends} would become endangered . For there would be then no reason for moderation . The incorruptibility of [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} was the essential and restraining fact . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} hung [his]_{6199-the doctor} head and admitted that in a way it was so . [He]_{6199-the doctor} could n't deny to [himself]_{6199-the doctor} that the reasoning was sound enough . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} 's usefulness consisted in [his]_{332-don pepe} unstained character . As to [his]_{332-don pepe} own usefulness , [he]_{332-don pepe} reflected bitterly it was also [his]_{332-don pepe} own character . [He]_{332-don pepe} declared to [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} that [he]_{332-don pepe} had the means of keeping [Sotillo]_442-sotillo from joining [[his]_442-sotillo forces]_{9747-his forces} with [Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , at least for the present . "_[0-i] If [you]_4240-you had had all this silver here , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , "_[4240-you] or even if it had been known to be at [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , [you]_4240-you could have bribed [Sotillo]_442-sotillo to throw off [his]_442-sotillo recent Monterism . [You]_4240-you could have induced [him]_442-sotillo either to go away in [his]_442-sotillo steamer or even to join [you]_4240-you . " "_[4240-you] Certainly not that last , " [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} declared , firmly . "_[4240-you] What could [one]_994-one do with [a man like that]_{4243-a man like that} , afterwards - tell [me]_0-i , [doctor]_8741-doctor ? The silver is gone , and [I]_0-i am glad of it . It would have been an immediate and strong temptation . The scramble for that visible plunder would have precipitated a disastrous ending . [I]_0-i would have had to defend it , too . [I]_0-i am glad [we]_4245-we 've removed it - even if it is lost . It would have been a danger and a curse . " "_{[442-sotillo]} Perhaps [he]_442-sotillo is right , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , an hour later , said hurriedly to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , whom [he]_{6199-the doctor} met in [the corridor]_{9750-the corridor} . "_{[442-sotillo]} The thing is done , and the shadow of the treasure may do just as well as the substance . Let [me]_0-i try to serve [you]_4240-you to the whole extent of [my]_0-i evil reputation . [I]_0-i am off now to play [my]_0-i game of betrayal with [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , and keep [him]_442-sotillo off [the town]_{877-the town} . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} put out both [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hands impulsively . "_[0-i] [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , [you]_{249-dr. monygham} are running a terrible risk , " [she]_{248-mrs. gould} whispered , averting from [his]_{249-dr. monygham} face [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes , full of tears , for a short glance at the door of [[[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} 's room]_{6375-her husband 's room} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} pressed both [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hands , and [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} stood as if rooted to the spot , looking down at [her]_{248-mrs. gould} , and trying to twist [his]_{6199-the doctor} lips into a smile . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} Oh , [I]_0-i know [you]_4247-you will defend [my]_0-i memory , " [he]_0-i uttered at last , and ran tottering down [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} across [the patio]_{1078-the patio} , and out of [the house]_{969-the house} . In [the street]_{1069-the street} [he]_0-i kept up a great pace with [his]_0-i smart hobbling walk , a case of instruments under [his]_0-i arm . [He]_0-i was known for being loco . [Nobody]_976-nobody interfered with [him]_0-i . From under the seaward gate , across [the dusty , arid plain]_{9759-the dusty , arid plain} , interspersed with low bushes , [he]_0-i saw , more than a mile away , the ugly enormity of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , and [the two or three other buildings which at that time constituted [the seaport of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9762-the seaport of sulaco}]_{9761-the two or three other buildings which at that time constituted the seaport of sulaco} . Far away to the south groves of palm trees edged [the curve of [the harbour shore]_{6074-the harbour shore}]_{9763-the curve of the harbour shore} . [The distant peaks of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{9765-the distant peaks of the cordillera} had lost their identity of clearcut shapes in the steadily deepening blue of the eastern sky . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} walked briskly . A darkling shadow seemed to fall upon [him]_0-i from the zenith . The sun had set . For a time [the snows of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{752-the snows of higuerota} continued to glow with the reflected glory of [the west]_{9768-the west} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , holding a straight course for [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , appeared lonely , hopping amongst the dark bushes like a tall bird with a broken wing . Tints of purple , gold , and crimson were mirrored in [the clear water of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{9771-the clear water of the harbour} . [A long tongue of land]_{9773-a long tongue of land} , straight as a wall , with [the grass - grown ruins of [the fort]_{9775-the fort}]_{9774-the grass - grown ruins of the fort} making a sort of rounded green mound , plainly visible from [the inner shore]_{9776-the inner shore} , closed its circuit ; while beyond [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} repeated those splendours of colouring on a greater scale and with a more sombre magnificence . The great mass of cloud filling the head of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} had long red smears amongst [its]_{11-the placid gulf} convoluted folds of grey and black , as of a floating mantle stained with blood . The three Isabels , overshadowed and clear cut in a great smoothness confounding [the sea]_{698-the sea} and sky , appeared suspended , purple - black , in the air . The little wavelets seemed to be tossing tiny red sparks upon [the sandy beaches]_{9779-the sandy beaches} . The glassy bands of water along the horizon gave out a fiery red glow , as if fire and water had been mingled together in the vast bed of [the ocean]_{683-the ocean} . At last the conflagration of sea and sky , lying embraced and still in a flaming contact upon [the edge of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{9781-the edge of the world} , went out . The red sparks in the water vanished together with the stains of blood in the black mantle draping the sombre head of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} ; a sudden breeze sprang up and died out after rustling heavily the growth of bushes on [the ruined earthwork of [the fort]_{9775-the fort}]_{9783-the ruined earthwork of the fort} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo woke up from a fourteen hours ' sleep , and arose full length from [his]_251-nostromo lair in the long grass . [He]_251-nostromo stood knee deep amongst the whispering undulations of the green blades with the lost air of [a man just born into]_{9785-a man just born into} [the world]_{525-the world} . Handsome , robust , and supple , [he]_251-nostromo threw back [his]_251-nostromo head , flung [his]_251-nostromo arms open , and stretched [himself]_251-nostromo with a slow twist of the waist and a leisurely growling yawn of white teeth , as natural and free from evil in the moment of waking as [a magnificent and unconscious wild beast]_{9787-a magnificent and unconscious wild beast} . Then , in the suddenly steadied glance fixed upon nothing from under a thoughtful frown , appeared [the man]_{543-the man} . CHAPTER EIGHT After landing from [his]_251-nostromo swim [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had scrambled up , all dripping , into [the main quadrangle of [the old fort]_{9790-the old fort}]_{9789-the main quadrangle of the old fort} ; and there , amongst ruined bits of walls and rotting remnants of [roofs]_9791-roofs and [sheds]_9792-sheds , [he]_251-nostromo had slept the day through . [He]_251-nostromo had slept in the shadow of [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} , in the white blaze of noon , in the stillness and solitude of [that overgrown piece of land]_{9794-that overgrown piece of land} between [the oval of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{9795-the oval of the harbour} and [the spacious semi - circle of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{9797-the spacious semi - circle of the gulf} . [He]_251-nostromo lay as if dead . [A rey - zamuro , appearing like a tiny black speck in the blue]_{9799-a rey - zamuro , appearing like a tiny black speck in the blue} , stooped , circling prudently with a stealthiness of flight startling in a bird of that great size . The shadow of [his]_251-nostromo pearly - white body , of [his]_251-nostromo black - tipped wings , fell on the grass no more silently than [he]_251-nostromo alighted [himself]_251-nostromo on a hillock of rubbish within three yards of [that man , lying as still as a corpse]_{9800-that man , lying as still as a corpse} . The bird stretched [his]_251-nostromo bare neck , craned [his]_251-nostromo bald head , loathsome in the brilliance of varied colouring , with an air of voracious anxiety towards the promising stillness of that prostrate body . Then , sinking [his]_251-nostromo head deeply into [his]_251-nostromo soft plumage , [he]_251-nostromo settled [himself]_251-nostromo to wait . The first thing upon which [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's eyes fell on waking was [this patient watcher for the signs of death and corruption]_{9801-this patient watcher for the signs of death and corruption} . When [the man]_{543-the man} got up the vulture hopped away in great , side - long , fluttering jumps . [He]_251-nostromo lingered for a while , morose and reluctant , before [he]_251-nostromo rose , circling noiselessly with a sinister droop of beak and claws . Long after [he]_251-nostromo had vanished , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , lifting [his]_251-nostromo eyes up to the sky , muttered , "_[4247-you] [I]_0-i am not dead yet . " [The Capataz of the Sulaco Cargadores]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} had lived in splendour and publicity up to the very moment , as it were , when [he]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} took charge of the lighter containing the treasure of silver ingots . The last act [he]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} had performed in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco was in complete harmony with [his]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} vanity , and as such perfectly genuine . [He]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} had given [his]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} last dollar to [an old woman]_{8372-an old woman} moaning with the grief and fatigue of a dismal search under the arch of the ancient gate . Performed in obscurity and without witnesses , it had still the characteristics of splendour and publicity , and was in strict keeping with [his]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} reputation . But this awakening in solitude , except for the watchful vulture , amongst [the ruins of [the fort]_{9775-the fort}]_{9805-the ruins of the fort} , had no such characteristics . [His]_251-nostromo first confused feeling was exactly this - that it was not in keeping . It was more like the end of things . The necessity of living concealed somehow , for [God]_259-god knows how long , which assailed [him]_251-nostromo on [his]_251-nostromo return to consciousness , made everything that had gone before for years appear vain and foolish , like a flattering dream come suddenly to an end . [He]_251-nostromo climbed the crumbling slope of [the rampart]_{9807-the rampart} , and , putting aside the bushes , looked upon [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [He]_251-nostromo saw [a couple of ships]_{9809-a couple of ships} at anchor upon the sheet of water reflecting the last gleams of light , and [[Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's steamer]_{9810-sotillo 's steamer} moored to [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} . And behind the pale long front of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , there appeared the extent of [the town]_{877-the town} like [a grove of thick timber on [the plain]_{798-the plain} with a gateway in front]_{9814-a grove of thick timber on the plain with a gateway in front} , and the cupolas , towers , and miradors rising above the trees , all dark , as if surrendered already to the night . The thought that it was no longer open to [him]_251-nostromo to ride through [the streets]_{1003-the streets} , recognized by [everyone]_{1784-everyone} , great and little , as [he]_251-nostromo used to do every evening on [his]_251-nostromo way to play monte in [the posada of [the Mexican Domingo]_{9819-the mexican domingo}]_{9818-the posada of the mexican domingo} ; or to sit in [the place of honour]_{9820-the place of honour} , listening to songs and looking at dances , made it appear to [him]_251-nostromo as [a town that had no existence]_{9821-a town that had no existence} . For a long time [he]_251-nostromo gazed on , then let the parted bushes spring back , and , crossing over to the other side of [the fort]_{9775-the fort} , surveyed [the vaster emptiness of [the great gulf]_{9824-the great gulf}]_{9823-the vaster emptiness of the great gulf} . [The Isabels]_{260-the isabels} stood out heavily upon the narrowing long band of red in the west , which gleamed low between their black shapes , and [the Capataz]_251-nostromo thought of [Decoud]_257-decoud alone there with the treasure . [That man]_{614-that man} was [the only one who cared whether [he]_{614-that man} fell into the hands of [the Monterists]_{441-the monterists}]_{9826-the only one who cared whether he fell into the hands of the monterists} or not , [the Capataz]_251-nostromo reflected bitterly . And that merely would be an anxiety for [his]_251-nostromo own sake . As to the rest , [they]_9827-they neither knew nor cared . What [he]_251-nostromo had heard [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} say once was very true . [Kings]_5804-kings , [ministers]_{5805-ministers} , [aristocrats]_{9830-aristocrats} , [the rich in general]_{9831-the rich in general} , kept [the people]_{605-the people} in poverty and subjection ; [they]_{605-the people} kept [them]_{605-the people} as [they]_{605-the people} kept dogs , to fight and hunt for [their]_{605-the people} service . The darkness of the sky had descended to the line of the horizon , enveloping [the whole gulf]_{9833-the whole gulf} , [the islets]_{9834-the islets} , and the lover of [Antonia]_380-antonia alone with [the treasure on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{9835-the treasure on the great isabel} . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo , turning [his]_251-nostromo back on these things invisible and existing , sat down and took [his]_251-nostromo face between [his]_251-nostromo fists . [He]_251-nostromo felt the pinch of poverty for the first time in [his]_251-nostromo life . To find [himself]_251-nostromo without money after a run of bad luck at monte in [the low , smoky room of [Domingo]_477-domingo 's posada]_{9836-the low , smoky room of domingo 's posada} , where [the fraternity of [Cargadores]_{8158-cargadores}]_{9837-the fraternity of cargadores} gambled , sang , and danced of an evening ; to remain with empty pockets after a burst of public generosity to [some peyne d'oro girl]_{9839-some peyne d'oro girl} or other for whom [he]_251-nostromo did not care , had none of the humiliation of destitution . [He]_251-nostromo remained rich in glory and reputation . But since it was no longer possible for [him]_251-nostromo to parade [the streets of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{9840-the streets of the town} , and be hailed with respect in [the usual haunts of [his]_251-nostromo leisure]_{9842-the usual haunts of his leisure} , [this sailor]_{9843-this sailor} felt [himself]_251-nostromo destitute indeed . [His]_251-nostromo mouth was dry . It was dry with heavy sleep and extremely anxious thinking , as it had never been dry before . It may be said that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo tasted the dust and ashes of the fruit of life into which [he]_251-nostromo had bitten deeply in [his]_251-nostromo hunger for praise . Without removing [his]_251-nostromo head from between [his]_251-nostromo fists , [he]_251-nostromo tried to spit before [him]_251-nostromo - "_[0-i] Tfui " - and muttered a curse upon the selfishness of [all the rich people]_{9844-all the rich people} . Since everything seemed lost in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco and that was the feeling of [his]_251-nostromo waking , the idea of leaving [the country]_{567-the country} altogether had presented itself to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . At that thought [he]_251-nostromo had seen , like the beginning of another dream , a vision of [steep and tideless shores]_{9846-steep and tideless shores} , with dark pines on [the heights]_{9847-the heights} and [white houses]_{9848-white houses} low down near [a very blue sea]_{9849-a very blue sea} . [He]_251-nostromo saw [the quays of [a big port]_{9851-a big port}]_{9850-the quays of a big port} , where [the coasting feluccas , with their lateen sails outspread like motionless wings , enter gliding silently between the end of long moles of squared blocks that project angularly towards each other , hugging a cluster of shipping to the superb bosom of [a hill covered with [palaces]_9854-palaces]_{9853-a hill covered with palaces}]_{9852-the coasting feluccas , with their lateen sails outspread like motionless wings , enter gliding silently between the end of long moles of squared blocks that project angularly towards each other , hugging a cluster of shipping to the superb bosom of a hill covered with palaces} . [He]_251-nostromo remembered these sights not without some filial emotion , though [he]_251-nostromo had been habitually and severely beaten as [a boy]_{1422-a boy} on [one of [these feluccas]_{9857-these feluccas}]_{9856-one of these feluccas} by [a short - necked , shaven Genoese]_{9858-a short - necked , shaven genoese} , with a deliberate and distrustful manner , who [he]_251-nostromo firmly believed had cheated [him]_251-nostromo out of [[his]_251-nostromo orphan]_{9859-his orphan} 's inheritance . But it is mercifully decreed that the evils of the past should appear but faintly in retrospect . Under the sense of loneliness , abandonment , and failure , the idea of return to these things appeared tolerable . But , what ? Return ? With bare feet and head , with one check shirt and a pair of cotton calzoneros for all worldly possessions ? [The renowned Capataz]_{9860-the renowned capataz} , [his]_{9860-the renowned capataz} elbows on [his]_{9860-the renowned capataz} knees and a fist dug into each cheek , laughed with self - derision , as [he]_{9860-the renowned capataz} had spat with disgust , straight out before [him]_251-nostromo into the night . The confused and intimate impressions of universal dissolution which beset a subjective nature at any strong check to its ruling passion had a bitterness approaching that of death itself . [He]_251-nostromo was simple . [He]_251-nostromo was as ready to become the prey of any belief , superstition , or desire as [a child]_{8638-a child} . The facts of [his]_251-nostromo situation [he]_251-nostromo could appreciate like [a man with a distinct experience of [the country]_{567-the country}]_{9862-a man with a distinct experience of the country} . [He]_251-nostromo saw [them]_9864-them clearly . [He]_251-nostromo was as if sobered after a long bout of intoxication . [His]_251-nostromo fidelity had been taken advantage of . [He]_251-nostromo had persuaded [the body of [Cargadores]_{8158-cargadores}]_{9865-the body of cargadores} to side with [the Blancos]_{296-the blancos} against [the rest of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{9867-the rest of the people} ; [he]_251-nostromo had had interviews with [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} ; [he]_251-nostromo had been made use of by [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} for negotiating with [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} ; it was known that [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud had admitted [him]_251-nostromo to a sort of intimacy , so that [he]_251-nostromo had been free of [the offices of [the Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir}]_{2448-the offices of the porvenir} . All these things had flattered [him]_251-nostromo in the usual way . What did [he]_251-nostromo care about [their]_{605-the people} politics ? Nothing at all . And at the end of it all - [Nostromo]_251-nostromo here and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo there - where is [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ? [Nostromo]_251-nostromo can do this and that - work all day and ride all night - behold ! [he]_251-nostromo found [himself]_251-nostromo a marked Ribierist for any sort of vengeance [Gamacho]_450-gamacho , for instance , would choose to take , now [the Montero party]_{9870-the montero party} , had , after all , mastered [the town]_{877-the town} . [The Europeans]_{362-the europeans} had given up ; [the Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} had given up . [Don Martin]_257-decoud had indeed explained it was only temporary - that [he]_257-decoud was going to bring [Barrios]_374-barrios to the rescue . Where was that now - with [Don Martin]_257-decoud whose ironic manner of talk had always made [the Capataz]_251-nostromo feel vaguely uneasy stranded on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} ? [Everybody]_{882-everybody} had given up . Even [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} had given up . The hurried removal of the treasure out to [sea]_695-sea meant nothing else than that . [The Capataz de Cargadores]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} , on a revulsion of subjectiveness , exasperated almost to insanity , beheld all [his]_251-nostromo world without faith and courage . [He]_251-nostromo had been betrayed ! With the boundless shadows of [the sea]_{698-the sea} behind [him]_251-nostromo , out of [his]_251-nostromo silence and immobility , facing the lofty shapes of [the lower peaks crowded around the white , misty sheen of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota]_{9876-the lower peaks crowded around the white , misty sheen of higuerota} , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo laughed aloud again , sprang abruptly to [his]_251-nostromo feet , and stood still . [He]_251-nostromo must go . But where ? "_[4248-they] There is no mistake . [They]_4248-they keep [us]_4249-us and encourage [us]_4249-us as if [we]_4249-us were dogs born to fight and hunt for [them]_4248-they . [The vecchio]_{4250-the vecchio} is right , " [he]_251-nostromo said , slowly and scathingly . [He]_251-nostromo remembered [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} taking [his]_{270-old giorgio} pipe out of [his]_{270-old giorgio} mouth to throw these words over [his]_{270-old giorgio} shoulder at [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} , full of [engine - drivers]_{5972-engine - drivers} and [fitters from [the railway workshops]_{8135-the railway workshops}]_{9879-fitters from the railway workshops} . This image fixed [his]_251-nostromo wavering purpose . [He]_251-nostromo would try to find [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} if [he]_251-nostromo could . [God]_259-god knows what might have happened to [him]_251-nostromo ! [He]_251-nostromo made a few steps , then stopped again and shook [his]_251-nostromo head . To the left and right , in front and behind [him]_251-nostromo , the scrubby bush rustled mysteriously in the darkness . "_[433-senora] [Teresa]_433-senora was right , too , " [he]_251-nostromo added in a low tone touched with awe . [He]_251-nostromo wondered whether [she]_433-senora was dead in [her]_433-senora anger with [him]_251-nostromo or still alive . As if in answer to this thought , half of remorse and half of hope , with a soft flutter and oblique flight , a big owl , whose appalling cry : "_[433-senora] Ya - acabo ! [Ya]_4251-ya - acabo ! - it is finished ; it is finished " - announces calamity and death in the popular belief , drifted vaguely like a large dark ball across [his]_251-nostromo path . In the downfall of all the realities that made [his]_251-nostromo force , [he]_251-nostromo was affected by the superstition , and shuddered slightly . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} must have died , then . It could mean nothing else . The cry of the ill - omened bird , the first sound [he]_251-nostromo was to hear on [his]_251-nostromo return , was a fitting welcome for [his]_251-nostromo betrayed individuality . The unseen powers which [he]_251-nostromo had offended by refusing to bring [a priest]_{8436-a priest} to [a dying woman]_{8439-a dying woman} were lifting up [their]_9883-their voice against [him]_251-nostromo . [She]_433-senora was dead . With admirable and human consistency [he]_251-nostromo referred everything to [himself]_251-nostromo . [She]_433-senora had been [a woman of good counsel]_{9884-a woman of good counsel} always . And [the bereaved old Giorgio]_{9885-the bereaved old giorgio} remained stunned by [his]_251-nostromo loss just as [he]_251-nostromo was likely to require the advice of [his]_251-nostromo sagacity . The blow would render [the dreamy old man]_{9886-the dreamy old man} quite stupid for a time . As to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , after the manner of [trusted subordinates]_{9887-trusted subordinates} , considered [him]_{267-captain mitchell} as [a person fitted by education]_{9888-a person fitted by education} perhaps to sign papers in [an office]_{6961-an office} and to give orders , but otherwise of no use whatever , and something of [a fool]_{2002-a fool} . The necessity of winding round [his]_251-nostromo little finger , almost daily , the pompous and testy self - importance of [the old seaman]_{9891-the old seaman} had grown irksome with use to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . At first it had given [him]_251-nostromo an inward satisfaction . But the necessity of overcoming small obstacles becomes wearisome to a self - confident personality as much by the certitude of success as by the monotony of effort . [He]_251-nostromo mistrusted [[his]_251-nostromo superior]_{9892-his superior} 's proneness to fussy action . [That old Englishman]_{9893-that old englishman} had no judgment , [he]_251-nostromo said to [himself]_251-nostromo . It was useless to suppose that , acquainted with the true state of the case , [he]_251-nostromo would keep it to [himself]_251-nostromo . [He]_251-nostromo would talk of doing impracticable things . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo feared [him]_{9893-that old englishman} as [one]_994-one would fear saddling [one]_994-one 's self with some persistent worry . [He]_{9893-that old englishman} had no discretion . [He]_{9893-that old englishman} would betray the treasure . And [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had made up [his]_251-nostromo mind that the treasure should not be betrayed . The word had fixed itself tenaciously in [his]_251-nostromo intelligence . [His]_251-nostromo imagination had seized upon the clear and simple notion of betrayal to account for the dazed feeling of enlightenment as to being done for , of having inadvertently gone out of [his]_251-nostromo existence on an issue in which [his]_251-nostromo personality had not been taken into account . [A man]_{771-a man} betrayed is [a man]_{771-a man} destroyed . [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} may [God]_259-god have [her]_{271-signora teresa} soul ! had been right . [He]_251-nostromo had never been taken into account . Destroyed ! [Her]_{271-signora teresa} white form sitting up bowed in bed , the falling black hair , the wide - browed suffering face raised to [him]_251-nostromo , the anger of [her]_{271-signora teresa} denunciations appeared to [him]_251-nostromo now majestic with the awfulness of inspiration and of death . For it was not for nothing that the evil bird had uttered its lamentable shriek over [his]_251-nostromo head . [She]_{271-signora teresa} was dead - may [God]_259-god have [her]_{271-signora teresa} soul ! Sharing in the anti - priestly freethought of [the masses]_{9898-the masses} , [his]_251-nostromo mind used the pious formula from the superficial force of habit , but with a deep - seated sincerity . The popular mind is incapable of scepticism ; and that incapacity delivers [their]_{9898-the masses} helpless strength to the wiles of [swindlers]_{1519-swindlers} and to the pitiless enthusiasms of [leaders inspired by visions of a high destiny]_{9900-leaders inspired by visions of a high destiny} . [She]_{271-signora teresa} was dead . But would [God]_259-god consent to receive [her]_{271-signora teresa} soul ? [She]_{271-signora teresa} had died without confession or absolution , because [he]_251-nostromo had not been willing to spare [her]_{271-signora teresa} another moment of [his]_251-nostromo time . [His]_251-nostromo scorn of [priests]_5899-priests as [priests]_5899-priests remained ; but after all , it was impossible to know whether what [they]_{9898-the masses} affirmed was not true . Power , punishment , pardon , are simple and credible notions . [The magnificent Capataz de Cargadores , deprived of certain simple realities , such as the admiration of]_{9903-the magnificent capataz de cargadores , deprived of certain simple realities , such as the admiration of} [women]_584-women , the adulation of [men]_552-men , the admired publicity of [his]_251-nostromo life , was ready to feel the burden of sacrilegious guilt descend upon [his]_251-nostromo shoulders . Bareheaded , in a thin shirt and drawers , [he]_251-nostromo felt the lingering warmth of the fine sand under the soles of [his]_251-nostromo feet . [The narrow strand]_{9906-the narrow strand} gleamed far ahead in a long curve , defining the outline of [this wild side of the harbour]_{9907-this wild side of the harbour} . [He]_251-nostromo flitted along [the shore]_{721-the shore} like a pursued shadow between [the sombre palm - groves]_{9909-the sombre palm - groves} and the sheet of water lying as still as death on [his]_251-nostromo right hand . [He]_251-nostromo strode with headlong haste in the silence and solitude as though [he]_251-nostromo had forgotten all prudence and caution . But [he]_251-nostromo knew that on [this side of the water]_{9910-this side of the water} [he]_251-nostromo ran no risk of discovery . [The only inhabitant]_{9911-the only inhabitant} was [a lonely , silent , apathetic Indian in charge of [the palmarias]_{9913-the palmarias} , who brought sometimes a load of cocoanuts to [the town]_{877-the town} for sale]_{9912-a lonely , silent , apathetic indian in charge of the palmarias , who brought sometimes a load of cocoanuts to the town for sale} . [He]_251-nostromo lived without [a woman]_{643-a woman} in [an open shed]_{9916-an open shed} , with a perpetual fire of dry sticks smouldering near an old canoe lying bottom up on [the beach]_{5964-the beach} . [He]_251-nostromo could be easily avoided . The barking of the dogs about [[that man]_{614-that man} 's ranche]_{9919-that man 's ranche} was the first thing that checked [his]_251-nostromo speed . [He]_251-nostromo had forgotten the dogs . [He]_251-nostromo swerved sharply , and plunged into [the palm - grove]_{9920-the palm - grove} , as into a wilderness of columns in [an immense hall]_{9921-an immense hall} , whose dense obscurity seemed to whisper and rustle faintly high above [his]_251-nostromo head . [He]_251-nostromo traversed [it]_{9921-an immense hall} , entered [a ravine]_{9922-a ravine} , and climbed to the top of [a steep ridge free of trees and bushes]_{9923-a steep ridge free of trees and bushes} . From there , open and vague in the starlight , [he]_251-nostromo saw [the plain]_{798-the plain} between [the town]_{877-the town} and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . In [the woods]_{5931-the woods} above some night - bird made a strange drumming noise . Below beyond [the palmaria]_{9928-the palmaria} on [the beach]_{5964-the beach} , [the Indian]_{478-the indian} 's dogs continued to bark uproariously . [He]_251-nostromo wondered what had upset [them]_9930-them so much , and , peering down from [his]_251-nostromo elevation , was surprised to detect unaccountable movements of the ground below , as if several oblong pieces of [the plain]_{798-the plain} had been in motion . Those dark , shifting patches , alternately catching and eluding the eye , altered their place always away from [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , with a suggestion of consecutive order and purpose . A light dawned upon [him]_251-nostromo . It was [a column of infantry on a night march]_{9933-a column of infantry on a night march} towards [the higher broken country]_{9934-the higher broken country} at [the foot of [the hills]_{1255-the hills}]_{9935-the foot of the hills} . But [he]_251-nostromo was too much in the dark about everything for wonder and speculation . [The plain]_{798-the plain} had resumed its shadowy immobility . [He]_251-nostromo descended [the ridge]_{9938-the ridge} and found [himself]_251-nostromo in [the open solitude]_{9939-the open solitude} , between [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} and [the town]_{877-the town} . [Its]_{9939-the open solitude} spaciousness , extended indefinitely by an effect of obscurity , rendered more sensible [his]_251-nostromo profound isolation . [His]_251-nostromo pace became slower . [No one]_{602-no one} waited for [him]_251-nostromo ; [no one]_{602-no one} thought of [him]_251-nostromo ; [no one]_{602-no one} expected or wished [his]_251-nostromo return . "_[433-senora] Betrayed ! Betrayed ! " [he]_251-nostromo muttered to [himself]_251-nostromo . [No one]_{602-no one} cared . [He]_251-nostromo might have been drowned by this time . [No one]_{602-no one} would have cared - unless , perhaps , [the children]_{5777-the children} , [he]_251-nostromo thought to [himself]_251-nostromo . But [they]_{5777-the children} were with the English signora , and not thinking of [him]_251-nostromo at all . [He]_251-nostromo wavered in [his]_251-nostromo purpose of making straight for [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola} . To what end ? What could [he]_251-nostromo expect there ? [His]_251-nostromo life seemed to fail [him]_251-nostromo in all its details , even to the scornful reproaches of [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} . [He]_251-nostromo was aware painfully of [his]_251-nostromo reluctance . Was it that remorse which [she]_{271-signora teresa} had prophesied with , what [he]_251-nostromo saw now , was [her]_{271-signora teresa} last breath ? Meantime , [he]_251-nostromo had deviated from the straight course , inclining by a sort of instinct to the right , towards [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , the scene of [his]_251-nostromo daily labours . [The great length of [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house}]_{9950-the great length of the custom house} loomed up all at once like the wall of [a factory]_{9952-a factory} . [Not a soul]_{9953-not a soul} challenged [his]_251-nostromo approach , and [his]_251-nostromo curiosity became excited as [he]_251-nostromo passed cautiously towards the front by the unexpected sight of two lighted windows . [They]_9954-they had the fascination of a lonely vigil kept by [some mysterious watcher]_{9955-some mysterious watcher} up there , those two windows shining dimly upon [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} in the whole vast extent of [the abandoned building]_{9957-the abandoned building} . The solitude could almost be felt . A strong smell of wood smoke hung about in a thin haze , which was faintly perceptible to [his]_251-nostromo raised eyes against the glitter of the stars . As [he]_251-nostromo advanced in the profound silence , the shrilling of innumerable cicalas in the dry grass seemed positively deafening to [his]_251-nostromo strained ears . Slowly , step by step , [he]_251-nostromo found [himself]_251-nostromo in [the great hall]_{9958-the great hall} , sombre and full of acrid smoke . A fire built against [the staircase]_{1079-the staircase} had burnt down impotently to a low heap of embers . The hard wood had failed to catch ; only a few steps at the bottom smouldered , with a creeping glow of sparks defining their charred edges . At the top [he]_251-nostromo saw a streak of light from an open door . It fell upon [the vast landing]_{9960-the vast landing} , all foggy with a slow drift of smoke . That was [the room]_{5737-the room} . [He]_251-nostromo climbed the stairs , then checked [himself]_251-nostromo , because [he]_251-nostromo had seen within the shadow of [a man cast upon one of the walls]_{9962-a man cast upon one of the walls} . It was [a shapeless , high - shouldered shadow of [somebody standing still , with lowered head]_{9964-somebody standing still , with lowered head} , out of [his]_251-nostromo line of sight]_{9963-a shapeless , high - shouldered shadow of somebody standing still , with lowered head , out of his line of sight} . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo , remembering that [he]_251-nostromo was totally unarmed , stepped aside , and , effacing [himself]_251-nostromo upright in a dark corner , waited with [his]_251-nostromo eyes fixed on the door . [The whole enormous ruined barrack of [a place]_{9966-a place} , unfinished , without ceilings under [its]_{9965-the whole enormous ruined barrack of a place , unfinished , without ceilings under its lofty roof} lofty roof]_{9965-the whole enormous ruined barrack of a place , unfinished , without ceilings under its lofty roof} , was pervaded by the smoke swaying to and fro in the faint cross draughts playing in the obscurity of [many lofty rooms]_{9967-many lofty rooms} and [barnlike passages]_{9968-barnlike passages} . Once one of the swinging shutters came against the wall with a single sharp crack , as if pushed by an impatient hand . A piece of paper scurried out from somewhere , rustling along [the landing]_{2524-the landing} . [The man]_{543-the man} , whoever [he]_{543-the man} was , did not darken the lighted doorway . [Twice the Capataz]_251-nostromo , advancing a couple of steps out of [his]_251-nostromo corner , craned [his]_251-nostromo neck in the hope of catching sight of what [he]_251-nostromo could be at , so quietly , in there . But every time [he]_251-nostromo saw only the distorted shadow of broad shoulders and bowed head . [He]_251-nostromo was doing apparently nothing , and stirred not from the spot , as though [he]_251-nostromo were meditating - or , perhaps , reading a paper . And not a sound issued from [the room]_{5737-the room} . Once more [the Capataz]_251-nostromo stepped back . [He]_251-nostromo wondered who it was - [some Monterist]_{9972-some monterist} ? But [he]_251-nostromo dreaded to show [himself]_251-nostromo . To discover [his]_251-nostromo presence on [shore]_5630-shore , unless after many days , would , [he]_251-nostromo believed , endanger the treasure . With [his]_251-nostromo own knowledge possessing [his]_251-nostromo whole soul , it seemed impossible that [anybody in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{9974-anybody in sulaco} should fail to jump at the right surmise . After a couple of weeks or so it would be different . Who could tell [he]_251-nostromo had not returned overland from [some port beyond the limits of [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{9975-some port beyond the limits of the republic} ? The existence of the treasure confused [his]_251-nostromo thoughts with a peculiar sort of anxiety , as though [his]_251-nostromo life had become bound up with it . It rendered [him]_251-nostromo timorous for a moment before that enigmatic , lighted door . [Devil]_479-devil take [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} ! [He]_251-nostromo did not want to see [him]_{537-the fellow} . There would be nothing to learn from [his]_{537-the fellow} face , known or unknown . [He]_251-nostromo was a fool to waste [his]_251-nostromo time there in waiting . Less than five minutes after entering [the place]_{1017-the place} [the Capataz]_251-nostromo began [his]_251-nostromo retreat . [He]_251-nostromo got away down [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} with perfect success , gave one upward look over [his]_251-nostromo shoulder at the light on [the landing]_{2524-the landing} , and ran stealthily across [the hall]_{3510-the hall} . But at the very moment [he]_251-nostromo was turning out of the great door , with [his]_251-nostromo mind fixed upon escaping the notice of [the man upstairs]_{9982-the man upstairs} , [somebody [he]_251-nostromo had not heard coming briskly along the front]_{9983-somebody he had not heard coming briskly along the front} ran full into [him]_251-nostromo . [Both]_9984-both muttered a stifled exclamation of surprise , and leaped back and stood still , each indistinct to [the other]_{937-the other} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was silent . [The other man]_{1294-the other man} spoke first , in an amazed and deadened tone . "_[433-senora] Who are [you]_4252-you ? " Already [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had seemed to recognize [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} . [He]_251-nostromo had no doubt now . [He]_251-nostromo hesitated the space of a second . The idea of bolting without a word presented itself to [his]_251-nostromo mind . No use ! An inexplicable repugnance to pronounce the name by which [he]_251-nostromo was known kept [him]_251-nostromo silent a little longer . At last [he]_251-nostromo said in a low voice - "_[4252-you] A [Cargador]_199-cargador . " [He]_251-nostromo walked up to the other . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had received a shock . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} flung [his]_{249-dr. monygham} arms up and cried out [his]_{249-dr. monygham} wonder aloud , forgetting [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} before the marvel of this meeting . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo angrily warned [him]_{249-dr. monygham} to moderate [his]_{249-dr. monygham} voice . [The Custom House]_{908-the custom house} was not so deserted as [it]_{908-the custom house} looked . There was [somebody]_{5736-somebody} in [the lighted room above]_{9989-the lighted room above} . There is no more evanescent quality in an accomplished fact than its wonderfulness . Solicited incessantly by the considerations affecting its fears and desires , the human mind turns naturally away from the marvellous side of events . And it was in the most natural way possible that [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} asked [this man]_{936-this man} whom only two minutes before [he]_{6199-the doctor} believed to have been drowned in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} - "_[4252-you] [You]_4253-you have seen [somebody up there]_{4254-somebody up there} ? Have [you]_4253-you ? " "_[4253-you] No , [I]_0-i have not seen [him]_{4254-somebody up there} . " "_{[4254-somebody up there]} Then how do [you]_4253-you know ? " "_[4253-you] [I]_0-i was running away from [his]_{4254-somebody up there} shadow when [we]_4255-we met . " "_{[4254-somebody up there]} [His]_{4254-somebody up there} shadow ? " "_{[4254-somebody up there]} Yes . [His]_{4254-somebody up there} shadow in [the lighted room]_{4256-the lighted room} , " said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , in a contemptuous tone . Leaning back with folded arms at the foot of [the immense building]_{9993-the immense building} , [he]_0-i dropped [his]_0-i head , biting [his]_0-i lips slightly , and not looking at [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[4254-somebody up there]} Now , " [he]_0-i thought to [himself]_0-i , "_{[4254-somebody up there]} [he]_{4254-somebody up there} will begin asking [me]_0-i about the treasure . " But [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's thoughts were concerned with an event not as marvellous as [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's appearance , but in itself much less clear . Why had [Sotillo]_442-sotillo taken [himself]_442-sotillo off with [his]_442-sotillo whole command with this suddenness and secrecy ? What did this move portend ? However , it dawned upon [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} that [the man upstairs]_{9982-the man upstairs} was [one of [the officers left behind by the disappointed colonel]_{9999-the officers left behind by the disappointed colonel} to communicate with [him]_251-nostromo]_{9998-one of the officers left behind by the disappointed colonel to communicate with him} . "_{[4254-somebody up there]} [I]_0-i believe [he]_{4254-somebody up there} is waiting for [me]_0-i , " [he]_0-i said . "_{[4254-somebody up there]} It is possible . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must see . Do not go away yet , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . " "_{[251-nostromo]} Go away where ? " muttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . Already [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had left [him]_251-nostromo . [He]_251-nostromo remained leaning against the wall , staring at [the dark water of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{10001-the dark water of the harbour} ; the shrilling of cicalas filled [his]_251-nostromo ears . An invincible vagueness coming over [his]_251-nostromo thoughts took from [them]_10003-them all power to determine [his]_251-nostromo will . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Capataz]_251-nostromo ! [Capataz]_251-nostromo ! " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's voice called urgently from above . The sense of betrayal and ruin floated upon [his]_251-nostromo sombre indifference as upon a sluggish sea of pitch . But [he]_251-nostromo stepped out from under the wall , and , looking up , saw [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} leaning out of a lighted window . "_{[251-nostromo]} Come up and see what [Sotillo]_442-sotillo has done . [You]_251-nostromo need not fear [the man up here]_{4257-the man up here} . " [He]_251-nostromo answered by a slight , bitter laugh . Fear [a man]_{771-a man} ! [The Capataz of the Sulaco Cargadores]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} fear [a man]_{771-a man} ! It angered [him]_251-nostromo that [anybody]_6218-anybody should suggest such a thing . It angered [him]_251-nostromo to be disarmed and skulking and in danger because of the accursed treasure , which was of so little account to [the people who had tied it round [his]_251-nostromo neck]_{10009-the people who had tied it round his neck} . [He]_251-nostromo could not shake off the worry of it . To [Nostromo]_251-nostromo [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} represented [all these people]_{5718-all these people} . . . . And [he]_251-nostromo had never even asked after it . Not a word of inquiry about the most desperate undertaking of [his]_251-nostromo life . Thinking these thoughts , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo passed again through [the cavernous hall]_{10012-the cavernous hall} , where the smoke was considerably thinned , and went up [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} , not so warm to [his]_251-nostromo feet now , towards the streak of light at the top . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} appeared in it for a moment , agitated and impatient . "_{[4257-the man up here]} Come up ! Come up ! " At the moment of crossing the doorway [the Capataz]_251-nostromo experienced a shock of surprise . [The man]_{543-the man} had not moved . [He]_251-nostromo saw [his]_{543-the man} shadow in [the same place]_{10016-the same place} . [He]_251-nostromo started , then stepped in with a feeling of being about to solve a mystery . It was very simple . For an infinitesimal fraction of a second , against the light of two flaring and guttering candles , through a blue , pungent , thin haze which made [his]_251-nostromo eyes smart , [he]_251-nostromo saw [the man]_{543-the man} standing , as [he]_251-nostromo had imagined [him]_{543-the man} , with [his]_{543-the man} back to the door , casting an enormous and distorted shadow upon the wall . Swifter than a flash of lightning followed the impression of [his]_{543-the man} constrained , toppling attitude - the shoulders projecting forward , the head sunk low upon the breast . Then [he]_251-nostromo distinguished the arms behind [his]_251-nostromo back , and wrenched so terribly that the two clenched fists , lashed together , had been forced up higher than the shoulder - blades . From there [his]_251-nostromo eyes traced in one instantaneous glance the hide rope going upwards from the tied wrists over a heavy beam and down to a staple in the wall . [He]_251-nostromo did not want to look at the rigid legs , at the feet hanging down nervelessly , with [their]_10018-their bare toes some six inches above the floor , to know that [the man]_{543-the man} had been given the estrapade till [he]_{543-the man} had swooned . [His]_251-nostromo first impulse was to dash forward and sever the rope at one blow . [He]_251-nostromo felt for [his]_251-nostromo knife . [He]_251-nostromo had no knife - not even a knife . [He]_251-nostromo stood quivering , and [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , perched on the edge of the table , facing thoughtfully the cruel and lamentable sight , [his]_{6199-the doctor} chin in [his]_{6199-the doctor} hand , uttered , without stirring - "_{[442-sotillo]} Tortured - and shot dead through the breast - getting cold . " This information calmed [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . One of the candles flickering in the socket went out . "_{[442-sotillo]} Who did this ? " [he]_251-nostromo asked . "_{[442-sotillo]} [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , [I]_0-i tell [you]_442-sotillo . Who else ? Tortured - of course . But why shot ? " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} looked fixedly at [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , who shrugged [his]_251-nostromo shoulders slightly . "_[480-mark] And [mark]_480-mark , shot suddenly , on impulse . It is evident . [I]_0-i wish [I]_0-i had [his]_480-mark secret . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had advanced , and stooped slightly to look . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i seem to have seen that face somewhere , " [he]_251-nostromo muttered . "_[0-i] Who is [he]_480-mark ? " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} turned [his]_{6199-the doctor} eyes upon [him]_251-nostromo again . "_[480-mark] [I]_0-i may yet come to envying [his]_480-mark fate . What do [you]_442-sotillo think of that , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , eh ? " But [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not even hear these words . Seizing the remaining light , [he]_251-nostromo thrust it under the drooping head . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} sat oblivious , with a lost gaze . Then the heavy iron candlestick , as if struck out of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's hand , clattered on the floor . "_{[442-sotillo]} [Hullo]_481-hullo ! " exclaimed [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , looking up with a start . [He]_{6199-the doctor} could hear [the Capataz]_251-nostromo stagger against the table and gasp . In the sudden extinction of the light within , the dead blackness sealing the window - frames became alive with stars to [his]_251-nostromo sight . "_[481-hullo] Of course , of course , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} muttered to [himself]_{6199-the doctor} in English . "_[481-hullo] Enough to make [him]_480-mark jump out of [his]_480-mark skin . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's heart seemed to force itself into [his]_251-nostromo throat . [His]_251-nostromo head swam . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} ! [The man]_{543-the man} was [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} ! [He]_{543-the man} held on tight to the edge of the table . "_[481-hullo] But [he]_480-mark was hiding in the lighter , " [he]_{543-the man} almost shouted [His]_{543-the man} voice fell . "_[480-mark] In the lighter , and - and - " "_[480-mark] And [Sotillo]_442-sotillo brought [him]_480-mark in , " said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_480-mark is no more startling to [you]_4258-you than [you]_4258-you were to [me]_0-i . What [I]_0-i want to know is how [he]_480-mark induced [some compassionate soul]_{4259-some compassionate soul} to shoot [him]_480-mark . " "_{[4259-some compassionate soul]} So [Sotillo]_442-sotillo knows - " began [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , in a more equable voice . "_{[442-sotillo]} Everything ! " interrupted [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo was heard striking the table with [his]_251-nostromo fist . "_{[442-sotillo]} Everything ? What are [you]_4258-you saying , there ? Everything ? Know everything ? It is impossible ! Everything ? " "_[4258-you] Of course . What do [you]_4258-you mean by impossible ? [I]_0-i tell [you]_4258-you [I]_0-i have heard [this Hirsch]_{4260-this hirsch} questioned last night , here , in [this very room]_{8884-this very room} . [He]_{4260-this hirsch} knew [your]_4258-you name , [Decoud]_257-decoud 's name , and all about the loading of the silver . . . . The lighter was cut in two . [He]_480-mark was grovelling in abject terror before [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , but [he]_480-mark remembered that much . What do [you]_4258-you want more ? [He]_480-mark knew least about [himself]_480-mark . [They]_4262-they found [him]_480-mark clinging to [their]_4262-they anchor . [He]_480-mark must have caught at it just as the lighter went to the bottom . " "_[480-mark] Went to the bottom ? " repeated [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , slowly . "_[480-mark] [Sotillo]_442-sotillo believes that ? [Bueno]_471-bueno ! " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , a little impatiently , was unable to imagine what else could [anybody]_6218-anybody believe . Yes , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo believed that the lighter was sunk , and [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} , together with [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud and perhaps [one or two other political fugitives]_{10032-one or two other political fugitives} , had been drowned . "_[471-bueno] [I]_0-i told [you]_4258-you well , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} , " remarked [Nostromo]_251-nostromo at that point , "_[0-i] that [Sotillo]_442-sotillo did not know everything . " "_{[442-sotillo]} Eh ? What do [you]_0-i mean ? " "_[0-i] [He]_442-sotillo did not know [I]_0-i was not dead . " "_{[442-sotillo]} Neither did [we]_4264-their . " "_[4264-their] And [you]_0-i did not care - [none of [you]_0-i caballeros on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{4265-none of you caballeros on the wharf} - once [you]_0-i got off [a man of flesh and blood like [yourselves]_0-i]_{4267-a man of flesh and blood like yourselves} on [a fool]_{2002-a fool} 's business that could not end well . " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i forget , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , [I]_0-i was not on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . And [I]_0-i did not think well of the business . So [you]_0-i need not taunt [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i what , [man]_718-man , [we]_4264-their had but little leisure to think of the dead . [Death]_482-death stands near behind [us]_4264-their all . [You]_0-i were gone . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i went , indeed ! " broke in [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_[0-i] And for the sake of what - tell [me]_0-i ? " "_[0-i] Ah ! that is [your]_0-i own affair , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , roughly . "_[0-i] Do not ask [me]_0-i . " [Their]_4264-their flowing murmurs paused in the dark . Perched on the edge of the table with slightly averted faces , [they]_4264-their felt [their]_4264-their shoulders touch , and [their]_4264-their eyes remained directed towards an upright shape nearly lost in the obscurity of the inner part of [the room]_{5737-the room} , that with projecting head and shoulders , in ghastly immobility , seemed intent on catching every word . "_[0-i] Muy bien ! " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo muttered at last . "_[0-i] So be it . [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} was right . It is [my]_0-i own affair . " "_{[271-signora teresa]} [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} is dead , " remarked [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , absently , while [his]_{6199-the doctor} mind followed a new line of thought suggested by what might have been called [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's return to life . "_{[271-signora teresa]} [She]_{271-signora teresa} died , [the poor woman]_{4271-the poor woman} . " "_{[271-signora teresa]} Without [a priest]_{8436-a priest} ? " [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} asked , anxiously . "_{[8436-a priest]} What a question ! Who could have got [a priest]_{8436-a priest} for [her]_{271-signora teresa} last night ? " "_{[8436-a priest]} May [God]_259-god keep [her]_{271-signora teresa} soul ! " ejaculated [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , with a gloomy and hopeless fervour which had no time to surprise [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , before , reverting to [their]_10037-their previous conversation , [he]_0-i continued in a sinister tone , "_[259-god] Si , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} . As [you]_{8423-senor doctor} were saying , it is [my]_0-i own affair . A very desperate affair . " "_{[8423-senor doctor]} There are [no two men in [this part of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{8788-this part of the world} that could have saved [themselves]_{4275-no two men in this part of the world that could have saved themselves by swimming as you have done} by swimming as [you]_{8423-senor doctor} have done]_{4275-no two men in this part of the world that could have saved themselves by swimming as you have done} , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , admiringly . And again there was silence between [those two men]_{2189-those two men} . [They]_{2189-those two men} were both reflecting , and the diversity of [their]_{2189-those two men} natures made [their]_{2189-those two men} thoughts born from [their]_{2189-those two men} meeting swing afar from each other . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , impelled to risky action by [his]_{6199-the doctor} loyalty to [the Goulds]_{8947-the goulds} , wondered with thankfulness at the chain of accident which had brought [that man]_{614-that man} back where [he]_{614-that man} would be of the greatest use in the work of saving [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was loyal to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . It presented itself to [his]_{6199-the doctor} fifty - years ' old eyes in the shape of [a little woman in a soft dress with a long train , with a head attractively overweighted by a great mass of fair hair]_{10046-a little woman in a soft dress with a long train , with a head attractively overweighted by a great mass of fair hair} and the delicate preciousness of [her]_{10046-a little woman in a soft dress with a long train , with a head attractively overweighted by a great mass of fair hair} inner worth , partaking of a gem and a flower , revealed in every attitude of [[her]_{10046-a little woman in a soft dress with a long train , with a head attractively overweighted by a great mass of fair hair} person]_{10047-her person} . As the dangers thickened round [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} this illusion acquired force , permanency , and authority . It claimed [him]_{6199-the doctor} at last ! This claim , exalted by a spiritual detachment from the usual sanctions of hope and reward , made [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's thinking , acting , individuality extremely dangerous to [himself]_{6199-the doctor} and to [others]_5859-others , all [his]_{6199-the doctor} scruples vanishing in the proud feeling that [his]_{6199-the doctor} devotion was the only thing that stood between [an admirable woman]_{10050-an admirable woman} and a frightful disaster . It was a sort of intoxication which made [him]_{6199-the doctor} utterly indifferent to [Decoud]_257-decoud 's fate , but left [his]_{6199-the doctor} wits perfectly clear for the appreciation of [Decoud]_257-decoud 's political idea . It was a good idea - and [Barrios]_374-barrios was the only instrument of its realization . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's soul , withered and shrunk by the shame of a moral disgrace , became implacable in the expansion of its tenderness . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's return was providential . [He]_251-nostromo did not think of [him]_251-nostromo humanely , as of [a fellow - creature just escaped from the jaws of death]_{10052-a fellow - creature just escaped from the jaws of death} . [The Capataz for [him]_251-nostromo]_{10053-the capataz for him} was the only possible messenger to [Cayta]_23-cayta . [The very man]_{10054-the very man} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's misanthropic mistrust of [mankind]_6186-mankind the bitterer because based on personal failure did not lift [him]_{6199-the doctor} sufficiently above common weaknesses . [He]_{6199-the doctor} was under the spell of an established reputation . Trumpeted by [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , grown in repetition , and fixed in general assent , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's faithfulness had never been questioned by [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} as a fact . It was not likely to be questioned now [he]_{6199-the doctor} stood in desperate need of it [himself]_{6199-the doctor} . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was [human]_10057-human ; [he]_{249-dr. monygham} accepted the popular conception of [the Capataz]_251-nostromo 's incorruptibility simply because no word or fact had ever contradicted a mere affirmation . It seemed to be a part of [the man]_{543-the man} , like [his]_{249-dr. monygham} whiskers or [his]_{249-dr. monygham} teeth . It was impossible to conceive [him]_{543-the man} otherwise . The question was whether [he]_{543-the man} would consent to go on such a dangerous and desperate errand . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was observant enough to have become aware from the first of something peculiar in [the man]_{543-the man} 's temper . [He]_{6199-the doctor} was no doubt sore about the loss of the silver . "_{[8423-senor doctor]} It will be necessary to take [him]_4278-him into [my]_0-i fullest confidence , " [he]_0-i said to [himself]_0-i , with a certain acuteness of insight into the nature [he]_0-i had to deal with . On [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's side the silence had been full of black irresolution , anger , and mistrust . [He]_251-nostromo was the first to break it , however . "_{[251-nostromo]} The swimming was no great matter , " [he]_0-i said . "_{[251-nostromo]} It is what went before - and what comes after that - " [He]_0-i did not quite finish what [he]_0-i meant to say , breaking off short , as though [his]_0-i thought had butted against a solid obstacle . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's mind pursued its own schemes with Machiavellian subtlety . [He]_0-i said as sympathetically as [he]_0-i was able - "_{[251-nostromo]} It is unfortunate , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . But [no one]_{602-no one} would think of blaming [you]_251-nostromo . Very unfortunate . To begin with , the treasure ought never to have left [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . But it was [Decoud]_257-decoud who - however , [he]_257-decoud is dead . There is no need to talk of [him]_257-decoud . " "_[257-decoud] No , " assented [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , as [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} paused , "_[257-decoud] there is no need to talk of [dead men]_{4281-dead men} . But [I]_0-i am not dead yet . " "_{[251-nostromo]} [You]_251-nostromo are all right . [Only a man of [your]_251-nostromo intrepidity]_{4282-only a man of your intrepidity} could have saved [himself]_{4282-only a man of your intrepidity} . " In this [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was sincere . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} esteemed highly the intrepidity of that man , whom [he]_{249-dr. monygham} valued but little , being disillusioned as to [mankind]_6186-mankind in general , because of the particular instance in which [his]_{249-dr. monygham} own manhood had failed . Having had to encounter singlehanded during [his]_{249-dr. monygham} period of eclipse many physical dangers , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} was well aware of the most dangerous element common to [them]_10064-them all : of the crushing , paralyzing sense of human littleness , which is what really defeats [a man struggling with natural forces]_{10065-a man struggling with natural forces} , alone , far from the eyes of [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} fellows]_{1677-his fellows} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was eminently fit to appreciate the mental image [he]_{249-dr. monygham} made for [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} of [the Capataz , after hours of tension and anxiety]_{10067-the capataz , after hours of tension and anxiety} , precipitated suddenly into [an abyss of waters and darkness]_{10068-an abyss of waters and darkness} , without [earth or sky]_{10069-earth or sky} , and confronting it not only with an undismayed mind , but with sensible success . Of course , [the man]_{543-the man} was [an incomparable swimmer]_{10071-an incomparable swimmer} , that was known , but [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} judged that this instance testified to a still greater intrepidity of spirit . It was pleasing to [him]_{249-dr. monygham} ; [he]_{249-dr. monygham} augured well from it for the success of the arduous mission with which [he]_{249-dr. monygham} meant to entrust [the Capataz]_251-nostromo so marvellously restored to usefulness . And in a tone vaguely gratified , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} observed - "_{[4282-only a man of your intrepidity]} It must have been terribly dark ! " "_{[4282-only a man of your intrepidity]} It was the worst darkness of [the Golfo]_{205-the golfo} , " [the Capataz]_251-nostromo assented , briefly . [He]_251-nostromo was mollified by what seemed a sign of some faint interest in such things as had befallen [him]_251-nostromo , and dropped a few descriptive phrases with an affected and curt nonchalance . At that moment [he]_251-nostromo felt communicative . [He]_251-nostromo expected the continuance of that interest which , whether accepted or rejected , would have restored to [him]_251-nostromo [his]_251-nostromo personality - the only thing lost in that desperate affair . But [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , engrossed by a desperate adventure of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} own , was terrible in the pursuit of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} idea . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} let an exclamation of regret escape [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i could almost wish [you]_0-i had shouted and shown a light . " This unexpected utterance astounded [the Capataz]_251-nostromo by its character of cold - blooded atrocity . It was as much as to say , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i had shown [yourself]_0-i [a coward]_{2906-a coward} ; [I]_0-i wish [you]_0-i had had [your]_0-i throat cut for [your]_0-i pains . " Naturally [he]_251-nostromo referred it to [himself]_251-nostromo , whereas it related only to the silver , being uttered simply and with many mental reservations . Surprise and rage rendered [him]_251-nostromo speechless , and [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} pursued , practically unheard by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , whose stirred blood was beating violently in [his]_251-nostromo ears . "_[0-i] For [I]_0-i am convinced [Sotillo]_442-sotillo in possession of the silver would have turned short round and made for [some small port abroad]_{4284-some small port abroad} . Economically it would have been wasteful , but still less wasteful than having it sunk . It was the next best thing to having it at hand in [some safe place]_{4285-some safe place} , and using part of it to buy up [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . But [I]_0-i doubt whether [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} would have ever made up [his]_{298-don carlos} mind to it . [He]_{298-don carlos} is not fit for [Costaguana]_8-costaguana , and that is a fact , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . " [The Capataz]_251-nostromo had mastered the fury that was like a tempest in [his]_251-nostromo ears in time to hear the name of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} . [He]_251-nostromo seemed to have come out of it [a changed man]_{10075-a changed man} - [a man who spoke thoughtfully in a soft and even voice]_{10076-a man who spoke thoughtfully in a soft and even voice} . "_{[251-nostromo]} And would [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} have been content if [I]_0-i had surrendered this treasure ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i should not wonder if [they]_4286-they were all of that way of thinking now , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , grimly . "_[4286-they] [I]_0-i was never consulted . [Decoud]_257-decoud had it [his]_257-decoud own way . [Their]_4286-they eyes are opened by this time , [I]_0-i should think . [I]_0-i for one know that if that silver turned up this moment miraculously ashore [I]_0-i would give it to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . And , as things stand , [I]_0-i would be approved . " "_{[251-nostromo]} Turned up miraculously , " repeated [the Capataz]_251-nostromo very low ; then raised [his]_251-nostromo voice . "_{[251-nostromo]} That , [senor]_1479-senor , would be a greater miracle than [any saint]_{4288-any saint} could perform . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i believe [you]_0-i , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , " said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , drily . [He]_{6199-the doctor} went on to develop [his]_{6199-the doctor} view of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's dangerous influence upon the situation . And [the Capataz]_251-nostromo , listening as if in a dream , felt [himself]_251-nostromo of as little account as the indistinct , motionless shape of [the dead man whom [he]_251-nostromo saw upright under the beam , with [his]_251-nostromo air of listening also , disregarded , forgotten , like a terrible example of neglect]_{10079-the dead man whom he saw upright under the beam , with his air of listening also , disregarded , forgotten , like a terrible example of neglect} . "_[0-i] Was it for an unconsidered and foolish whim that [they]_4289-they came to [me]_0-i , then ? " [he]_0-i interrupted suddenly . "_[4289-they] Had [I]_0-i not done enough for [them]_4289-they to be of some account , [por Dios]_{350-por dios} ? Is it that [the hombres finos]_{4290-the hombres finos} - [the gentlemen]_{4291-the gentlemen} - need not think as long as there is [a man of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{604-a man of the people} ready to risk [his]_{604-a man of the people} body and soul ? Or , perhaps , [we]_4294-we have no souls - like dogs ? " "_[257-decoud] There was [Decoud]_257-decoud , too , with [his]_257-decoud plan , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} reminded [him]_251-nostromo again . "_[432-si] [Si]_432-si ! And [the rich man in [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} who had something to do with that treasure]_{4295-the rich man in san francisco who had something to do with that treasure} , too - what do [I]_0-i know ? No ! [I]_0-i have heard too many things . It seems to [me]_0-i that everything is permitted to [the rich]_{4296-the rich} . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i understand , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} began . "_[0-i] What [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? " broke in [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , in a forcible but even voice . "_{[251-nostromo]} [The Capataz]_251-nostromo is undone , destroyed . There is no [Capataz]_251-nostromo . Oh , no ! [You]_251-nostromo will find [the Capataz]_251-nostromo no more . " "_{[251-nostromo]} Come , this is childish ! " remonstrated [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} ; and [the other]_{937-the other} calmed down suddenly . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i have been indeed like [a little child]_{4297-a little child} , " [he]_0-i muttered . And as [his]_0-i eyes met again the shape of [the murdered man]_{10084-the murdered man} suspended in [his]_442-sotillo awful immobility , which seemed the uncomplaining immobility of attention , [he]_0-i asked , wondering gently - "_[0-i] Why did [Sotillo]_442-sotillo give the estrapade to [this pitiful wretch]_{4298-this pitiful wretch} ? Do [you]_0-i know ? No torture could have been worse than [his]_442-sotillo fear . Killing [I]_0-i can understand . [His]_442-sotillo anguish was intolerable to behold . But why should [he]_442-sotillo torment [him]_442-sotillo like this ? [He]_442-sotillo could tell no more . " "_{[442-sotillo]} No ; [he]_442-sotillo could tell nothing more . [Any sane man]_{4299-any sane man} would have seen that . [He]_442-sotillo had told [him]_442-sotillo everything . But [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i what it is , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo would not believe what [he]_442-sotillo was told . Not everything . " "_{[442-sotillo]} What is it [he]_442-sotillo would not believe ? [I]_0-i can not understand . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i can , because [I]_0-i have seen [the man]_{543-the man} . [He]_{543-the man} refuses to believe that the treasure is lost . " "_{[543-the man]} What ? " [the Capataz]_251-nostromo cried out in a discomposed tone . "_{[543-the man]} That startles [you]_0-i - eh ? " "_{[543-the man]} Am [I]_0-i to understand , [senor]_1479-senor , " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo went on in a deliberate and , as it were , watchful tone , "_[0-i] that [Sotillo]_442-sotillo thinks the treasure has been saved by some means ? " "_{[442-sotillo]} No ! no ! That would be impossible , " said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with conviction ; and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo emitted a grunt in the dark . "_{[442-sotillo]} That would be impossible . [He]_442-sotillo thinks that the silver was no longer in the lighter when [she]_4302-she was sunk . [He]_442-sotillo has convinced [himself]_442-sotillo that the whole show of getting it away to [sea]_695-sea is a mere sham got up to deceive [Gamacho]_450-gamacho and [[his]_450-gamacho Nationals]_{4190-his nationals} , [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , [[our]_4305-our new Gefe Politico]_{4306-our new gefe politico} , and [himself]_442-sotillo , too . Only , [he]_442-sotillo says , [he]_442-sotillo is [no such fool]_{4307-no such fool} . " "_{[442-sotillo]} But [he]_442-sotillo is devoid of sense . [He]_442-sotillo is [the greatest imbecile that ever called [himself]_442-sotillo [a colonel in [this country of evil]_{4310-this country of evil}]_{4309-a colonel in this country of evil}]_{4308-the greatest imbecile that ever called himself a colonel in this country of evil} , " growled [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo is no more unreasonable than [many sensible men]_{4311-many sensible men} , " said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo has convinced [himself]_442-sotillo that the treasure can be found because [he]_442-sotillo desires passionately to possess [himself]_442-sotillo of it . And [he]_442-sotillo is also afraid of [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} turning upon [him]_442-sotillo and going over to [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , whom [he]_442-sotillo has not the courage either to fight or trust . Do [you]_4313-you see that , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? [He]_442-sotillo need fear no desertion as long as some hope remains of that enormous plunder turning up . [I]_0-i have made it [my]_0-i business to keep this very hope up . " "_[4313-you] [You]_4313-you have ? " [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} repeated cautiously . "_[4313-you] Well , that is wonderful . And how long do [you]_4313-you think [you]_4313-you are going to keep it up ? " "_[4313-you] As long as [I]_0-i can . " "_[0-i] What does that mean ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i can tell [you]_4313-you exactly . As long as [I]_0-i live , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} retorted in a stubborn voice . Then , in a few words , [he]_0-i described the story of [his]_0-i arrest and the circumstances of [his]_0-i release . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i was going back to [that silly scoundrel]_{4314-that silly scoundrel} when [we]_4315-we met , " [he]_0-i concluded . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had listened with profound attention . "_{[4314-that silly scoundrel]} [You]_4313-you have made up [your]_4313-you mind , then , to a speedy death , " [he]_0-i muttered through [his]_0-i clenched teeth . "_[4313-you] Perhaps , [my]_0-i illustrious Capataz , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , testily . "_[4313-you] [You]_4313-you are not [the only one here who can look an ugly death in the face]_{4316-the only one here who can look an ugly death in the face} . " "_[4313-you] No doubt , " mumbled [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , loud enough to be overheard . "_[4313-you] There may be even more than [two fools]_{4317-two fools} in [this place]_{8218-this place} . Who knows ? " "_{[4317-two fools]} And that is [my]_0-i affair , " said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , curtly . "_[0-i] As taking out the accursed silver to [sea]_695-sea was [my]_0-i affair , " retorted [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i see . [Bueno]_471-bueno ! Each of [us]_4320-us has [his]_4321-his reasons . But [you]_471-bueno were [the last man [I]_0-i conversed with before [I]_0-i started]_{4322-the last man i conversed with before i started} , and [you]_471-bueno talked to [me]_0-i as if [I]_0-i were [a fool]_{2002-a fool} . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had a great distaste for [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's sardonic treatment of [his]_251-nostromo great reputation . [Decoud]_257-decoud 's faintly ironic recognition used to make [him]_251-nostromo uneasy ; but the familiarity of [a man like [Don Martin]_257-decoud]_{10092-a man like don martin} was flattering , whereas [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was [a nobody]_{10094-a nobody} . [He]_251-nostromo could remember [him]_251-nostromo [a penniless outcast , slinking about [the streets of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1596-the streets of sulaco}]_{10095-a penniless outcast , slinking about the streets of sulaco} , without [a single friend or acquaintance]_{10097-a single friend or acquaintance} , till [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} took [him]_251-nostromo into the service of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . "_[471-bueno] [You]_0-i may be very wise , " [he]_0-i went on , thoughtfully , staring into the obscurity of [the room]_{5737-the room} , pervaded by the gruesome enigma of the tortured and murdered [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . "_[0-i] But [I]_0-i am not such a fool as when [I]_0-i started . [I]_0-i have learned one thing since , and that is that [you]_0-i are [a dangerous man]_{4324-a dangerous man} . " [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} was too startled to do more than exclaim - "_{[4324-a dangerous man]} What is it [you]_0-i say ? " "_[0-i] If [he]_4325-he could speak [he]_4325-he would say the same thing , " pursued [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , with a nod of [his]_251-nostromo shadowy head silhouetted against the starlit window . "_[4325-he] [I]_0-i do not understand [you]_0-i , " said [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , faintly . "_[0-i] No ? Perhaps , if [you]_0-i had not confirmed [Sotillo]_442-sotillo in [his]_442-sotillo madness , [he]_442-sotillo would have been in no haste to give the estrapade to [that miserable Hirsch]_{4326-that miserable hirsch} . " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} started at the suggestion . But [his]_{6199-the doctor} devotion , absorbing all [his]_{6199-the doctor} sensibilities , had left [his]_{6199-the doctor} heart steeled against remorse and pity . Still , for complete relief , [he]_{6199-the doctor} felt the necessity of repelling it loudly and contemptuously . "_{[442-sotillo]} Bah ! [You]_0-i dare to tell [me]_0-i that , with [a man like [Sotillo]_442-sotillo]_{4327-a man like sotillo} . [I]_0-i confess [I]_0-i did not give a thought to [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . If [I]_0-i had it would have been useless . [Anybody]_6218-anybody can see that [the luckless wretch]_{4329-the luckless wretch} was doomed from the moment [he]_{412-senor hirsch} caught hold of the anchor . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} was doomed , [I]_0-i tell [you]_0-i ! Just as [I]_0-i [myself]_0-i am doomed - most probably . " This is what [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} said in answer to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's remark , which was plausible enough to prick [his]_{249-dr. monygham} conscience . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was not [a callous man]_{10101-a callous man} . But the necessity , the magnitude , the importance of the task [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had taken upon [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} dwarfed all merely humane considerations . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had undertaken it in a fanatical spirit . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} did not like it . To lie , to deceive , to circumvent even the basest of [mankind]_6186-mankind was odious to [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . It was odious to [him]_{249-dr. monygham} by training , instinct , and tradition . To do these things in the character of [a traitor]_{10103-a traitor} was abhorrent to [his]_{249-dr. monygham} nature and terrible to [his]_{249-dr. monygham} feelings . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had made that sacrifice in a spirit of abasement . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had said to [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} bitterly , "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am [the only one fit for that dirty work]_{4330-the only one fit for that dirty work} . " And [he]_{249-dr. monygham} believed this . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was not subtle . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} simplicity was such that , though [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had no sort of heroic idea of seeking death , the risk , deadly enough , to which [he]_{249-dr. monygham} exposed [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} , had a sustaining and comforting effect . To that spiritual state the fate of [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} presented itself as part of the general atrocity of things . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} considered that episode practically . What did it mean ? Was it a sign of some dangerous change in [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's delusion ? That [the man]_{543-the man} should have been killed like this was what [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} could not understand . "_[0-i] Yes . But why shot ? " [he]_{249-dr. monygham} murmured to [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo kept very still . CHAPTER NINE Distracted between doubts and hopes , dismayed by the sound of bells pealing out the arrival of [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had spent the morning in battling with [his]_442-sotillo thoughts ; a contest to which [he]_442-sotillo was unequal , from the vacuity of [his]_442-sotillo mind and the violence of [his]_442-sotillo passions . Disappointment , greed , anger , and fear made a tumult , in [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's breast louder than the din of bells in [the town]_{877-the town} . Nothing [he]_442-sotillo had planned had come to pass . Neither [Sulaco]_475-sulaco nor the silver of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} had fallen into [his]_442-sotillo hands . [He]_442-sotillo had performed no military exploit to secure [his]_442-sotillo position , and had obtained no enormous booty to make off with . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} , either as [friend or foe]_{10109-friend or foe} , filled [him]_442-sotillo with dread . The sound of bells maddened [him]_442-sotillo . Imagining at first that [he]_442-sotillo might be attacked at once , [he]_442-sotillo had made [[his]_442-sotillo battalion]_{10110-his battalion} stand to arms on [the shore]_{721-the shore} . [He]_442-sotillo walked to and fro all the length of [the room]_{5737-the room} , stopping sometimes to gnaw the finger - tips of [his]_442-sotillo right hand with a lurid sideways glare fixed on the floor ; then , with a sullen , repelling glance all round , [he]_442-sotillo would resume [his]_442-sotillo tramping in savage aloofness . [His]_442-sotillo hat , horsewhip , sword , and revolver were lying on the table . [[His]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} , crowding the window giving the view of the town gate , disputed amongst [themselves]_{7668-his officers} the use of [his]_442-sotillo field - glass bought last year on long credit from [Anzani]_381-anzani . It passed from hand to hand , and [the possessor for the time being]_{10114-the possessor for the time being} was besieged by anxious inquiries . "_[0-i] There is nothing ; there is nothing to see ! " [he]_442-sotillo would repeat impatiently . There was nothing . And when [the picket in the bushes near [the Casa Viola]_{5850-the casa viola}]_{10115-the picket in the bushes near the casa viola} had been ordered to fall back upon [the main body]_{2613-the main body} , no stir of life appeared on the stretch of dusty and arid land between [the town]_{877-the town} and [the waters of [the port]_{6691-the port}]_{10119-the waters of the port} . But late in the afternoon [a horseman]_{7820-a horseman} issuing from the gate was made out riding up fearlessly . [It]_{7820-a horseman} was [an emissary from [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes}]_{10122-an emissary from senor fuentes} . Being all alone [he]_442-sotillo was allowed to come on . Dismounting at the great door [he]_442-sotillo greeted [the silent bystanders]_{10123-the silent bystanders} with cheery impudence , and begged to be taken up at once to [the "_[0-i] muy valliente " colonel]_{10124-the " muy valliente " colonel} . [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , on entering upon [[his]_442-sotillo functions of [Gefe Politico]_{206-gefe politico}]_{10125-his functions of gefe politico} , had turned [his]_442-sotillo diplomatic abilities to getting hold of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} as well as of [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . [The man [he]_442-sotillo pitched upon to negotiate with [Sotillo]_442-sotillo]_{10128-the man he pitched upon to negotiate with sotillo} was [a Notary Public]_{10129-a notary public} , whom the revolution had found languishing in [the common jail]_{10130-the common jail} on a charge of forging documents . Liberated by [the mob]_{938-the mob} along with [the other "_[0-i] victims of Blanco tyranny]_{10132-the other " victims of blanco tyranny} , " [he]_442-sotillo had hastened to offer [his]_442-sotillo services to [the new Government]_{10133-the new government} . [He]_442-sotillo set out determined to display much zeal and eloquence in trying to induce [Sotillo]_442-sotillo to come into [town]_5824-town alone for a conference with [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} . Nothing was further from [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} 's intentions . The mere fleeting idea of trusting [himself]_442-sotillo into the famous [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} 's hands had made [him]_442-sotillo feel unwell several times . It was out of the question - it was madness . And to put [himself]_442-sotillo in open hostility was madness , too . It would render impossible a systematic search for that treasure , for that wealth of silver which [he]_442-sotillo seemed to feel somewhere about , to scent somewhere near . But where ? Where ? Heavens ! Where ? Oh ! why had [he]_442-sotillo allowed [that doctor]_{10136-that doctor} to go ! Imbecile that [he]_442-sotillo was . But no ! It was the only right course , [he]_442-sotillo reflected distractedly , while [the messenger]_{10137-the messenger} waited [downstairs]_{8035-downstairs} chatting agreeably to [the officers]_{2073-the officers} . It was in [that scoundrelly doctor]_{10140-that scoundrelly doctor} 's true interest to return with positive information . But what if anything stopped [him]_442-sotillo ? [A general]_{7590-a general} prohibition to leave [the town]_{877-the town} , for instance ! There would be patrols ! [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} , seizing [his]_{3061-the colonel} head in [his]_{3061-the colonel} hands , turned in [his]_{3061-the colonel} tracks as if struck with vertigo . A flash of craven inspiration suggested to [him]_{3061-the colonel} an expedient not unknown to [European statesmen]_{10144-european statesmen} when [they]_{10144-european statesmen} wish to delay a difficult negotiation . Booted and spurred , [he]_{3061-the colonel} scrambled into the hammock with undignified haste . [His]_{3061-the colonel} handsome face had turned yellow with the strain of weighty cares . The ridge of [his]_{3061-the colonel} shapely nose had grown sharp ; the audacious nostrils appeared mean and pinched . The velvety , caressing glance of [his]_{3061-the colonel} fine eyes seemed dead , and even decomposed ; for these almond - shaped , languishing orbs had become inappropriately bloodshot with much sinister sleeplessness . [He]_{3061-the colonel} addressed [the surprised envoy of [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes}]_{10145-the surprised envoy of senor fuentes} in a deadened , exhausted voice . It came pathetically feeble from under a pile of ponchos , which buried [[his]_{3061-the colonel} elegant person]_{10146-his elegant person} right up to the black moustaches , uncurled , pendant , in sign of bodily prostration and mental incapacity . Fever , fever - a heavy fever had overtaken [the "_[0-i] muy valliente " colonel]_{10124-the " muy valliente " colonel} . A wavering wildness of expression , caused by the passing spasms of a slight colic which had declared itself suddenly , and the rattling teeth of repressed panic , had a genuineness which impressed [the envoy]_{10148-the envoy} . It was a cold fit . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} explained that [he]_{3061-the colonel} was unable to think , to listen , to speak . With an appearance of superhuman effort [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} gasped out that [he]_{3061-the colonel} was not in a state to return a suitable reply or to execute any of [[his]_{3061-the colonel} Excellency]_{8929-his excellency} 's orders . But to - morrow ! To - morrow ! Ah ! to - morrow ! Let [his]_{3061-the colonel} Excellency [Don Pedro]_{428-pedro montero} be without uneasiness . The brave Esmeralda Regiment held the harbour , held - And closing [his]_{3061-the colonel} eyes , [he]_{3061-the colonel} rolled [his]_{3061-the colonel} aching head like [a half - delirious invalid]_{10152-a half - delirious invalid} under the inquisitive stare of [the envoy]_{10148-the envoy} , who was obliged to bend down over the hammock in order to catch the painful and broken accents . Meantime , [Colonel Sotillo]_442-sotillo trusted that [his]_{3061-the colonel} Excellency 's humanity would permit [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , [the English doctor]_{6190-the english doctor} , to come out of [town]_5824-town with [his]_{3061-the colonel} case of foreign remedies to attend upon [him]_{3061-the colonel} . [He]_442-sotillo begged anxiously [his]_442-sotillo worship the caballero now present for the grace of looking in as [he]_442-sotillo passed [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} , and informing [the English doctor]_{6190-the english doctor} , who was probably [there]_5977-there , that [his]_{3061-the colonel} services were immediately required by [Colonel Sotillo]_442-sotillo , lying ill of fever in [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} . Immediately . Most urgently required . Awaited with extreme impatience . A thousand thanks . [He]_{3061-the colonel} closed [his]_{3061-the colonel} eyes wearily and would not open them again , lying perfectly still , deaf , dumb , insensible , overcome , vanquished , crushed , annihilated by the fell disease . But as soon as [the other]_{937-the other} had shut after [him]_{3061-the colonel} the door of [the landing]_{2524-the landing} , [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} leaped out with a fling of both feet in an avalanche of woollen coverings . [His]_{3061-the colonel} spurs having become entangled in a perfect welter of ponchos [he]_{3061-the colonel} nearly pitched on [his]_{3061-the colonel} head , and did not recover [his]_{3061-the colonel} balance till the middle of [the room]_{5737-the room} . Concealed behind the half - closed jalousies [he]_{3061-the colonel} listened to what went on below . [The envoy]_{10148-the envoy} had already mounted , and turning to [the morose officers occupying the great doorway]_{10166-the morose officers occupying the great doorway} , took off [his]_0-i hat formally . "_{[384-caballeros]} [Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} , " [he]_0-i said , in a very loud tone , "_{[384-caballeros]} allow [me]_0-i to recommend [you]_{384-caballeros} to take great care of [[your]_{384-caballeros} colonel]_{4331-your colonel} . It has done [me]_0-i much honour and gratification to have seen [you]_{384-caballeros} all , a fine body of [men exercising the soldierly virtue of patience in this exposed situation]_{4332-men exercising the soldierly virtue of patience in this exposed situation} , where there is much sun , and no water to speak of , while [a town full of wine]_{4333-a town full of wine} and feminine charms is ready to embrace [you]_{384-caballeros} for [the brave men]_{4334-the brave men} [you]_{384-caballeros} are . [Caballeros]_{384-caballeros} , [I]_0-i have the honour to salute [you]_{384-caballeros} . There will be much dancing to - night in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . Good - bye ! " But [he]_0-i reined in [his]_0-i horse and inclined [his]_0-i head sideways on seeing [the old major]_{6798-the old major} step out , very tall and meagre , in a straight narrow coat coming down to [his]_{6798-the old major} ankles as it were the casing of the regimental colours rolled round [their]_{6798-the old major} staff . [The intelligent old warrior]_{10168-the intelligent old warrior} , after enunciating in a dogmatic tone the general proposition that [the "_{[4337-hombre de muchos dientes . ' si , senor]} world]_{10169-the " world} was full of [traitors]_{4335-traitors} , " went on pronouncing deliberately a panegyric upon [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . [He]_{10168-the intelligent old warrior} ascribed to [him]_{10168-the intelligent old warrior} with leisurely emphasis every virtue under heaven , summing it all up in an absurd colloquialism current amongst [the lower class of Occidentals]_{10170-the lower class of occidentals} especially about [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda . "_{[4335-traitors]} And , " [he]_{10168-the intelligent old warrior} concluded , with a sudden rise in the voice , "_{[4336-a man of many teeth]} [a man of many teeth]_{4336-a man of many teeth} - ' [hombre de muchos dientes . ' Si , senor]_{4337-hombre de muchos dientes . ' si , senor} . As to [us]_4338-us , " [he]_{10168-the intelligent old warrior} pursued , portentous and impressive , "_[4339-your] [[your]_4339-your worship]_{7112-your worship} is beholding [the finest body of officers in [the Republic]_{568-the republic}]_{4341-the finest body of officers in the republic} , [men unequalled for valour and sagacity]_{4343-men unequalled for valour and sagacity} , ' [y hombres de muchos dientes]_{4344-y hombres de muchos dientes} . ' " "_{[4344-y hombres de muchos dientes]} What ? [All of [them]_{6621-all of them}]_{6621-all of them} ? " inquired [the disreputable envoy of [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes}]_{10171-the disreputable envoy of senor fuentes} , with a faint , derisive smile . "_[483-todos] [Todos]_483-todos . Si , [senor]_1479-senor , " [the major]_{3060-the major} affirmed , gravely , with conviction . "_[1479-senor] [Men of many teeth]_{4347-men of many teeth} . " [The other]_{937-the other} wheeled [his]_{937-the other} horse to face the portal resembling [the high gate of [a dismal barn]_{10175-a dismal barn}]_{10174-the high gate of a dismal barn} . [He]_{937-the other} raised [himself]_{937-the other} in [his]_{937-the other} stirrups , extended one arm . [He]_{937-the other} was [a facetious scoundrel]_{10176-a facetious scoundrel} , entertaining for [these stupid Occidentals]_{10177-these stupid occidentals} a feeling of great scorn natural in [a native from [the central provinces]_{2023-the central provinces}]_{10178-a native from the central provinces} . The folly of [Esmeraldians]_{484-esmeraldians} especially aroused [his]_{937-the other} amused contempt . [He]_{937-the other} began an oration upon [Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , keeping a solemn countenance . [He]_{937-the other} flourished [his]_{937-the other} hand as if introducing [him]_{937-the other} to [their]_{10177-these stupid occidentals} notice . And when [he]_{937-the other} saw every face set , all the eyes fixed upon [his]_{937-the other} lips , [he]_{937-the other} began to shout a sort of catalogue of perfections : "_{[4347-men of many teeth]} Generous , valorous , affable , profound " - [he]_{937-the other} snatched off [his]_{937-the other} hat enthusiastically - "_{[1070-a statesman]} [a statesman]_{1070-a statesman} , [an invincible chief of partisans]_{4349-an invincible chief of partisans} - " [He]_{937-the other} dropped [his]_{937-the other} voice startlingly to a deep , hollow note - "_{[4350-a dentist]} and [a dentist]_{4350-a dentist} . " [He]_{937-the other} was off instantly at a smart walk ; the rigid straddle of [his]_{937-the other} legs , the turned - out feet , the stiff back , the rakish slant of the sombrero above [the square]_{10180-the square} , motionless set of the shoulders expressing an infinite , awe - inspiring impudence . [Upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} , behind the jalousies , [Sotillo]_442-sotillo did not move for a long time . The audacity of [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} appalled [him]_{937-the other} . What were [[his]_{937-the other} officers]_{7668-his officers} saying below ? [They]_{7668-his officers} were saying nothing . Complete silence . [He]_{937-the other} quaked . It was not thus that [he]_{937-the other} had imagined [himself]_{937-the other} at that stage of the expedition . [He]_{937-the other} had seen [himself]_{937-the other} triumphant , unquestioned , appeased , the idol of [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} , weighing in secret complacency the agreeable alternatives of power and wealth open to [his]_{937-the other} choice . Alas ! How different ! Distracted , restless , supine , burning with fury , or frozen with terror , [he]_{937-the other} felt a dread as fathomless as the sea creep upon [him]_{937-the other} from every side . [That rogue of [a doctor]_{2765-a doctor}]_{10185-that rogue of a doctor} had to come out with [his]_{10185-that rogue of a doctor} information . That was clear . It would be of no use to [him]_{937-the other} - alone . [He]_{937-the other} could do nothing with it . Malediction ! [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} would never come out . [He]_{10185-that rogue of a doctor} was probably under arrest already , shut up together with [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} . [He]_{937-the other} laughed aloud insanely . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! [It]_{10185-that rogue of a doctor} was [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} who would get the information . Ha ! ha ! ha ! ha ! - and the silver . Ha ! All at once , in the midst of the laugh , [he]_{937-the other} became motionless and silent as if turned into stone . [He]_{937-the other} too , had [a prisoner]_{3487-a prisoner} . [A prisoner who must , must know the real truth]_{10189-a prisoner who must , must know the real truth} . [He]_{937-the other} would have to be made to speak . And [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , who all that time had not quite forgotten [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , felt an inexplicable reluctance at the notion of proceeding to extremities . [He]_442-sotillo felt a reluctance - part of that unfathomable dread that crept on all sides upon [him]_442-sotillo . [He]_442-sotillo remembered reluctantly , too , the dilated eyes of [the hide merchant]_{2201-the hide merchant} , [his]_{412-senor hirsch} contortions , [his]_{412-senor hirsch} loud sobs and protestations . It was not compassion or even mere nervous sensibility . The fact was that though [Sotillo]_442-sotillo did never for a moment believe [his]_442-sotillo story - [he]_442-sotillo could not believe it ; [nobody]_976-nobody could believe such nonsense - yet those accents of despairing truth impressed [him]_{937-the other} disagreeably . They made [him]_{937-the other} feel sick . And [he]_{937-the other} suspected also that [the man]_{543-the man} might have gone mad with fear . [A lunatic]_{10193-a lunatic} is a hopeless subject . Bah ! A pretence . Nothing but a pretence . [He]_{937-the other} would know how to deal with that . [He]_{937-the other} was working [himself]_{937-the other} up to the right pitch of ferocity . [His]_{937-the other} fine eyes squinted slightly ; [he]_{937-the other} clapped [his]_{937-the other} hands ; [a bare - footed orderly]_{10194-a bare - footed orderly} appeared noiselessly , [a corporal]_{3513-a corporal} , with [his]_{3513-a corporal} bayonet hanging on [his]_{3513-a corporal} thigh and a stick in [his]_{3513-a corporal} hand . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} gave [his]_{3061-the colonel} orders , and presently [the miserable Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , pushed in by [several soldiers]_{10197-several soldiers} , found [him]_{412-senor hirsch} frowning awfully in a broad armchair , hat on head , knees wide apart , arms akimbo , masterful , imposing , irresistible , haughty , sublime , terrible . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , with [his]_{412-senor hirsch} arms tied behind [his]_{412-senor hirsch} back , had been bundled violently into [one of [the smaller rooms]_{10199-the smaller rooms}]_{10198-one of the smaller rooms} . For many hours [he]_{412-senor hirsch} remained apparently forgotten , stretched lifelessly on the floor . From that solitude , full of despair and terror , [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was torn out brutally , with kicks and blows , passive , sunk in hebetude . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} listened to threats and admonitions , and afterwards made [his]_{412-senor hirsch} usual answers to questions , with [his]_{412-senor hirsch} chin sunk on [his]_{412-senor hirsch} breast , [his]_{412-senor hirsch} hands tied behind [his]_{412-senor hirsch} back , swaying a little in front of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , and never looking up . When [he]_{412-senor hirsch} was forced to hold up [his]_{412-senor hirsch} head , by means of a bayonet - point prodding [him]_{412-senor hirsch} under the chin , [his]_{412-senor hirsch} eyes had a vacant , trance - like stare , and drops of perspiration as big as peas were seen hailing down the dirt , bruises , and scratches of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} white face . Then [they]_10200-they stopped suddenly . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo looked at [him]_{412-senor hirsch} in silence . "_{[4350-a dentist]} Will [you]_4351-you depart from [your]_4351-you obstinacy , [[you]_4351-you rogue]_{4352-you rogue} ? " [he]_442-sotillo asked . Already a rope , whose one end was fastened to [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's wrists , had been thrown over a beam , and [three soldiers]_{10201-three soldiers} held the other end , waiting . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} made no answer . [His]_{412-senor hirsch} heavy lower lip hung stupidly . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo made a sign . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} was jerked up off [his]_{412-senor hirsch} feet , and a yell of despair and agony burst out in [the room]_{5737-the room} , filled [the passage of [the great buildings]_{10204-the great buildings}]_{10203-the passage of the great buildings} , rent the air outside , caused [every soldier of [the camp]_{10206-the camp} along [the shore]_{721-the shore}]_{10205-every soldier of the camp along the shore} to look up at the windows , started some of [the officers in [the hall]_{3510-the hall}]_{10208-the officers in the hall} babbling excitedly , with shining eyes ; [others]_5859-others , setting [their]_5859-others lips , looked gloomily at the floor . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , followed by [the soldiers]_{7397-the soldiers} , had left [the room]_{5737-the room} . [The sentry on the landing]_{3486-the sentry on the landing} presented arms . [Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} went on screaming all alone behind the half - closed jalousies while the sunshine , reflected from the water of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , made an ever - running ripple of light high up on the wall . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} screamed with uplifted eyebrows and a wide - open mouth - incredibly wide , black , enormous , full of teeth - comical . In the still burning air of the windless afternoon [he]_{412-senor hirsch} made the waves of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} agony travel as far as [the O. S. N. Company 's offices]_{10215-the o. s. n. company 's offices} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} on [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} , trying to make out what went on generally , had heard [him]_{412-senor hirsch} faintly but distinctly , and the feeble and appalling sound lingered in [his]_{412-senor hirsch} ears after [he]_{412-senor hirsch} had retreated [indoors]_7662-indoors with blanched cheeks . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} had been driven off [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} several times during that afternoon . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , irritable , moody , walked restlessly about , held consultations with [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} , gave contradictory orders in this shrill clamour pervading the whole empty edifice . Sometimes there would be long and awful silences . Several times [he]_442-sotillo had entered [the torture - chamber]_{10220-the torture - chamber} where [his]_442-sotillo sword , horsewhip , revolver , and field - glass were lying on the table , to ask with forced calmness , "_[4351-you] Will [you]_4353-you speak the truth now ? No ? [I]_0-i can wait . " But [he]_442-sotillo could not afford to wait much longer . That was just it . Every time [he]_442-sotillo went in and came out with a slam of the door , [the sentry on the landing]_{3486-the sentry on the landing} presented arms , and got in return a black , venomous , unsteady glance , which , in reality , saw nothing at all , being merely the reflection of the soul within - a soul of gloomy hatred , irresolution , avarice , and fury . The sun had set when [he]_442-sotillo went in once more . [A soldier]_{8619-a soldier} carried in two lighted candles and slunk out , shutting the door without noise . "_[0-i] Speak , [thou]_4354-thou [Jewish child of the devil]_{4355-jewish child of the devil} ! The silver ! The silver , [I]_0-i say ! Where is it ? Where have [you]_4353-you foreign [rogues]_4356-rogues hidden it ? Confess or - " A slight quiver passed up the taut rope from the racked limbs , but the body of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , [enterprising business man from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{10223-enterprising business man from esmeralda} , hung under the heavy beam perpendicular and silent , facing [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} awfully . The inflow of the night air , cooled by the snows of [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra} , spread gradually a delicious freshness through the close heat of [the room]_{5737-the room} . "_{[4357-thief - scoundrel - picaro]} Speak - [thief - scoundrel - picaro]_{4357-thief - scoundrel - picaro} - or - " [Sotillo]_442-sotillo had seized the riding - whip , and stood with [his]_442-sotillo arm lifted up . For a word , for one little word , [he]_442-sotillo felt [he]_442-sotillo would have knelt , cringed , grovelled on the floor before the drowsy , conscious stare of those fixed eyeballs starting out of the grimy , dishevelled head that drooped very still with its mouth closed askew . [The colonel]_{3061-the colonel} ground [his]_{3061-the colonel} teeth with rage and struck . The rope vibrated leisurely to the blow , like the long string of a pendulum starting from a rest . But no swinging motion was imparted to the body of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , [the well - known hide merchant on [the coast]_{788-the coast}]_{10227-the well - known hide merchant on the coast} . With a convulsive effort of the twisted arms it leaped up a few inches , curling upon itself like a fish on the end of a line . [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's head was flung back on [his]_{412-senor hirsch} straining throat ; [his]_{412-senor hirsch} chin trembled . For a moment the rattle of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} chattering teeth pervaded [the vast , shadowy room]_{10229-the vast , shadowy room} , where the candles made a patch of light round the two flames burning side by side . And as [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , staying [his]_442-sotillo raised hand , waited for [him]_{3061-the colonel} to speak , with the sudden flash of a grin and a straining forward of the wrenched shoulders , [he]_442-sotillo spat violently into [his]_{3061-the colonel} face . The uplifted whip fell , and [the colonel]_{3061-the colonel} sprang back with a low cry of dismay , as if aspersed by a jet of deadly venom . Quick as thought [he]_442-sotillo snatched up [his]_442-sotillo revolver , and fired twice . The report and the concussion of the shots seemed to throw [him]_442-sotillo at once from ungovernable rage into idiotic stupor . [He]_442-sotillo stood with drooping jaw and stony eyes . What had [he]_442-sotillo done , Sangre de Dios ! What had [he]_442-sotillo done ? [He]_442-sotillo was basely appalled at [his]_442-sotillo impulsive act , sealing for ever these lips from which so much was to be extorted . What could [he]_442-sotillo say ? How could [he]_442-sotillo explain ? Ideas of headlong flight somewhere , anywhere , passed through [his]_442-sotillo mind ; even the craven and absurd notion of hiding under the table occurred to [his]_442-sotillo cowardice . It was too late ; [[his]_442-sotillo officers]_{7668-his officers} had rushed in tumultuously , in a great clatter of scabbards , clamouring , with astonishment and wonder . But since [they]_{7668-his officers} did not immediately proceed to plunge [their]_{7668-his officers} swords into [his]_442-sotillo breast , the brazen side of [his]_442-sotillo character asserted itself . Passing the sleeve of [his]_442-sotillo uniform over [his]_442-sotillo face [he]_442-sotillo pulled [himself]_442-sotillo together , [His]_442-sotillo truculent glance turned slowly here and there , checked the noise where it fell ; and the stiff body of the late [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , [merchant]_{10232-merchant} , after swaying imperceptibly , made a half turn , and came to a rest in the midst of awed murmurs and uneasy shuffling . A voice remarked loudly , "_{[4357-thief - scoundrel - picaro]} Behold [a man who will never speak again]_{4358-a man who will never speak again} . " And [another , from the back row of faces , timid and pressing]_{10233-another , from the back row of faces , timid and pressing} , cried out - "_{[4358-a man who will never speak again]} Why did [you]_4359-you kill [him]_{4358-a man who will never speak again} , [mi colonel]_{9002-mi colonel} ? " "_[4359-you] Because [he]_{4358-a man who will never speak again} has confessed everything , " answered [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , with the hardihood of desperation . [He]_442-sotillo felt [himself]_442-sotillo cornered . [He]_442-sotillo brazened it out on the strength of [his]_442-sotillo reputation with very fair success . [[His]_442-sotillo hearers]_{5961-his hearers} thought [him]_442-sotillo very capable of such an act . [They]_{5961-his hearers} were disposed to believe [his]_442-sotillo flattering tale . There is no credulity so eager and blind as the credulity of covetousness , which , in its universal extent , measures the moral misery and the intellectual destitution of [mankind]_6186-mankind . Ah ! [he]_{4358-a man who will never speak again} had confessed everything , [this fractious Jew]_{10236-this fractious jew} , [this bribon]_{10237-this bribon} . Good ! Then [he]_{4358-a man who will never speak again} was no longer wanted . A sudden dense guffaw was heard from [the senior captain]_{10238-the senior captain} - [a big - headed man , with little round eyes and monstrously fat cheeks which never moved]_{10239-a big - headed man , with little round eyes and monstrously fat cheeks which never moved} . [The old major]_{6798-the old major} , tall and fantastically ragged like a scarecrow , walked round the body of the late [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , muttering to [himself]_{6798-the old major} with ineffable complacency that like this there was no need to guard against any future treacheries of [that scoundrel]_{10241-that scoundrel} . [The others]_{7191-the others} stared , shifting from foot to foot , and whispering short remarks to [each other]_{5796-each other} . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo buckled on [his]_442-sotillo sword and gave curt , peremptory orders to hasten the retirement decided upon in the afternoon . [Sinister]_485-sinister , impressive , [his]_442-sotillo sombrero pulled right down upon [his]_442-sotillo eyebrows , [he]_442-sotillo marched first through the door in such disorder of mind that [he]_442-sotillo forgot utterly to provide for [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's possible return . As [the officers]_{2073-the officers} trooped out after [him]_442-sotillo , [one or two]_{10245-one or two} looked back hastily at [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , [merchant from [Esmeralda]_24-esmeralda]_{10246-merchant from esmeralda} , left swinging rigidly at rest , alone with the two burning candles . In the emptiness of [the room]_{5737-the room} [the burly shadow of head and shoulders on the wall]_{10248-the burly shadow of head and shoulders on the wall} had an air of life . Below , [the troops]_{7394-the troops} fell in silently and moved off by [companies without drum or trumpet]_{10250-companies without drum or trumpet} . [The old scarecrow major]_{10251-the old scarecrow major} commanded [the rearguard]_{8987-the rearguard} ; but [the party [he]_{10251-the old scarecrow major} left behind]_{10253-the party he left behind} with orders to fire [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} and "_{[4358-a man who will never speak again]} burn the carcass of the treacherous Jew where it hung " failed somehow in [their]_{10253-the party he left behind} haste to set the staircase properly alight . The body of [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} dwelt alone for a time in [the dismal solitude of [the unfinished building]_{10256-the unfinished building}]_{10255-the dismal solitude of the unfinished building} , resounding weirdly with sudden slams and clicks of doors and latches , with rustling scurries of torn papers , and the tremulous sighs that at each gust of wind passed under the high roof . The light of the two candles burning before the perpendicular and breathless immobility of [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} threw a gleam afar over [land and water]_{10257-land and water} , like a signal in the night . [He]_{412-senor hirsch} remained to startle [Nostromo]_251-nostromo by [his]_{412-senor hirsch} presence , and to puzzle [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} by the mystery of [his]_{412-senor hirsch} atrocious end . "_{[4358-a man who will never speak again]} But why shot ? " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} again asked [himself]_{6199-the doctor} , audibly . This time [he]_{6199-the doctor} was answered by a dry laugh from [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_[4361-you] [You]_4361-you seem much concerned at a very natural thing , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} . [I]_0-i wonder why ? It is very likely that before long [we]_4363-we shall all get shot one after another , if not by [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , then by [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , or [Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} , or [Gamacho]_450-gamacho . And [we]_4363-we may even get the estrapade , too , or worse - quien sabe ? - with [your]_4361-you pretty tale of the silver [you]_4361-you put into [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's head . " "_[4361-you] It was in [his]_442-sotillo head already , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} protested . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i only - " "_[0-i] Yes . And [you]_0-i only nailed it there so that [the devil]_{772-the devil} [himself]_{772-the devil} - " "_{[772-the devil]} That is precisely what [I]_0-i meant to do , " caught up [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[0-i] That is what [you]_0-i meant to do . [Bueno]_471-bueno . It is as [I]_0-i say . [You]_471-bueno are [a dangerous man]_{4324-a dangerous man} . " [Their]_10261-their voices , which without rising had been growing quarrelsome , ceased suddenly . [The late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , erect and shadowy against the stars , seemed to be waiting attentive , in impartial silence . But [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had no mind to quarrel with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . At this supremely critical point of [Sulaco]_475-sulaco 's fortunes it was borne upon [him]_{6199-the doctor} at last that [this man]_{936-this man} was really indispensable , more indispensable than ever the infatuation of [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , [[his]_0-i proud discoverer]_{10263-his proud discoverer} , could conceive ; far beyond what [Decoud]_257-decoud 's best dry raillery about "_{[4324-a dangerous man]} [[my]_0-i illustrious friend]_{4366-my illustrious friend} , the unique [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , " had ever intended . [The fellow]_{537-the fellow} was unique . [He]_{537-the fellow} was not "_{[4366-my illustrious friend]} one in a thousand . " [He]_{537-the fellow} was absolutely [the only one]_{10265-the only one} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} surrendered . There was something in the genius of [that Genoese seaman which dominated the destinies of great enterprises and of many people]_{10267-that genoese seaman which dominated the destinies of great enterprises and of many people} , the fortunes of [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} , the fate of [an admirable woman]_{10050-an admirable woman} . At this last thought [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had to clear [his]_{6199-the doctor} throat before [he]_{6199-the doctor} could speak . In a completely changed tone [he]_{6199-the doctor} pointed out to [the Capataz]_{269-the capataz} that , to begin with , [he]_{6199-the doctor} personally ran no great risk . As far as [everybody]_{882-everybody} knew [he]_{6199-the doctor} was dead . It was an enormous advantage . [He]_{6199-the doctor} had only to keep out of sight in [the Casa Viola]_{5850-the casa viola} , where [the old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} was known to be alone - with [[his]_{6199-the doctor} dead wife]_{10272-his dead wife} . [The servants]_{2927-the servants} had all run away . [No one]_{602-no one} would think of searching for [him]_{6199-the doctor} there , or anywhere else on [earth]_1990-earth , for that matter . "_{[4366-my illustrious friend]} That would be very true , " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo spoke up , bitterly , "_{[4366-my illustrious friend]} if [I]_0-i had not met [you]_4367-you . " For a time [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} kept silent . "_[4367-you] Do [you]_4367-you mean to say that [you]_4367-you think [I]_0-i may give [you]_4367-you away ? " [he]_0-i asked in an unsteady voice . "_[0-i] Why ? Why should [I]_0-i do that ? " "_[0-i] What do [I]_0-i know ? Why not ? To gain a day perhaps . It would take [Sotillo]_442-sotillo a day to give [me]_0-i the estrapade , and try some other things perhaps , before [he]_442-sotillo puts a bullet through [my]_0-i heart - as [he]_442-sotillo did to that poor wretch here . Why not ? " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} swallowed with difficulty . [His]_{6199-the doctor} throat had gone dry in a moment . It was not from indignation . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , pathetically enough , believed that [he]_{6199-the doctor} had forfeited the right to be indignant with [any one]_{1453-any one} - for anything . It was simple dread . Had [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} heard [his]_{6199-the doctor} story by some chance ? If so , there was an end of [his]_{537-the fellow} usefulness in that direction . [The indispensable man]_{7123-the indispensable man} escaped [his]_{537-the fellow} influence , because of that indelible blot which made [him]_{537-the fellow} fit for dirty work . A feeling as of sickness came upon [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} would have given anything to know , but [he]_{6199-the doctor} dared not clear up the point . The fanaticism of [his]_{6199-the doctor} devotion , fed on the sense of [his]_{6199-the doctor} abasement , hardened [his]_{6199-the doctor} heart in sadness and scorn . "_{[442-sotillo]} Why not , indeed ? " [he]_{6199-the doctor} reechoed , sardonically . "_{[442-sotillo]} Then the safe thing for [you]_4368-you is to kill [me]_0-i on the spot . [I]_0-i would defend [myself]_0-i . But [you]_4368-you may just as well know [I]_0-i am going about unarmed . " "_[4368-you] [Por Dios]_{350-por dios} ! " said [the Capataz]_{269-the capataz} , passionately . "_{[350-por dios]} [[You]_4368-you fine people]_{4369-you fine people} are all alike . [All dangerous]_{4370-all dangerous} . [All betrayers of the poor who are [your]_4368-you dogs]_{4371-all betrayers of the poor who are your dogs} . " "_[4368-you] [You]_4368-you do not understand , " began [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , slowly . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i understand [you]_4368-you all ! " cried [the other]_{937-the other} with a violent movement , as shadowy to [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's eyes as the persistent immobility of [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} . "_[4368-you] [A poor man amongst [you]_4368-you]_{4372-a poor man amongst you} has got to look after [himself]_{4372-a poor man amongst you} . [I]_0-i say that [you]_4368-you do not care for those that serve [you]_4368-you . Look at [me]_0-i ! After all these years , suddenly , here [I]_0-i find [myself]_0-i like one of [these curs that bark outside the walls]_{4373-these curs that bark outside the walls} - without a kennel or a dry bone for [my]_0-i teeth . [Caramba]_356-caramba ! " But [he]_0-i relented with a contemptuous fairness . "_{[356-caramba]} Of course , " [he]_0-i went on , quietly , "_{[356-caramba]} [I]_0-i do not suppose that [you]_4368-you would hasten to give [me]_0-i up to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , for example . It is not that . It is that [I]_0-i am nothing ! Suddenly - " [He]_0-i swung [his]_0-i arm downwards . "_{[269-the capataz]} Nothing to [any one]_{1453-any one} , " [he]_0-i repeated . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} breathed freely . "_{[269-the capataz]} Listen , [Capataz]_{269-the capataz} , " [he]_0-i said , stretching out [his]_0-i arm almost affectionately towards [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's shoulder . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am going to tell [you]_4368-you a very simple thing . [You]_4368-you are safe because [you]_4368-you are needed . [I]_0-i would not give [you]_4368-you away for any conceivable reason , because [I]_0-i want [you]_4368-you . " In the dark [Nostromo]_251-nostromo bit [his]_251-nostromo lip . [He]_251-nostromo had heard enough of that . [He]_251-nostromo knew what that meant . No more of that for [him]_251-nostromo . But [he]_251-nostromo had to look after [himself]_251-nostromo now , [he]_251-nostromo thought . And [he]_251-nostromo thought , too , that it would not be prudent to part in anger from [[his]_251-nostromo companion]_{2841-his companion} . [The doctor , admitted to be a great healer]_{10288-the doctor , admitted to be a great healer} , had , amongst [the populace of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5755-the populace of sulaco} , the reputation of being [an evil sort of man]_{10290-an evil sort of man} . It was based solidly on [his]_251-nostromo personal appearance , which was strange , and on [his]_251-nostromo rough ironic manner - proofs visible , sensible , and incontrovertible of [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's malevolent disposition . And [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was of [the people]_{605-the people} . So [he]_251-nostromo only grunted incredulously . "_[0-i] [You]_4375-you , to speak plainly , are [the only man]_{8447-the only man} , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} pursued . "_[0-i] It is in [your]_4375-you power to save [this town]_{1938-this town} and . . . [everybody]_{882-everybody} from the destructive rapacity of men who - " "_[1479-senor] No , [senor]_1479-senor , " said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , sullenly . "_[1479-senor] It is not in [my]_0-i power to get the treasure back for [you]_4375-you to give up to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , or [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , or [Gamacho]_450-gamacho . What do [I]_0-i know ? " "_[0-i] [Nobody]_976-nobody expects the impossible , " was the answer . "_[4375-you] [You]_4375-you have said it [yourself]_4375-you - [nobody]_976-nobody , " muttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , in a gloomy , threatening tone . But [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , full of hope , disregarded the enigmatic words and the threatening tone . To [their]_10294-their eyes , accustomed to obscurity , [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , growing more distinct , seemed to have come nearer . And [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} lowered [his]_{6199-the doctor} voice in exposing [his]_{6199-the doctor} scheme as though afraid of being overheard . [He]_{6199-the doctor} was taking [the indispensable man]_{7123-the indispensable man} into [his]_{6199-the doctor} fullest confidence . Its implied flattery and suggestion of great risks came with a familiar sound to [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . [His]_{6199-the doctor} mind , floating in irresolution and discontent , recognized it with bitterness . [He]_{6199-the doctor} understood well that [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was anxious to save [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} from annihilation . [He]_{6199-the doctor} would be nothing without it . It was [his]_{6199-the doctor} interest . Just as it had been the interest of [Senor Decoud]_404-decoud , of [the Blancos]_{296-the blancos} , and of [the Europeans]_{7996-the europeans} to get [[his]_{6199-the doctor} Cargadores]_{945-his cargadores} on [their]_{7996-the europeans} side . [His]_{6199-the doctor} thought became arrested upon [Decoud]_404-decoud . What would happen to [him]_404-decoud ? [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's prolonged silence made [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} uneasy . [He]_251-nostromo pointed out , quite unnecessarily , that though for the present [he]_404-decoud was safe , [he]_404-decoud could not live concealed for ever . The choice was between accepting the mission to [Barrios]_373-barrios , with all its dangers and difficulties , and leaving [Sulaco]_5-sulaco by stealth , ingloriously , in poverty . "_[4375-you] [None of [[your]_4383-you friends]_{4384-your friends}]_{4382-none of your friends} could reward [you]_4383-you and protect [you]_4383-you just now , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . Not even [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} [himself]_{298-don carlos} . " "_{[298-don carlos]} [I]_0-i would have none of [your]_4383-you protection and none of [your]_4383-you rewards . [I]_0-i only wish [I]_0-i could trust [your]_4383-you courage and [your]_4383-you sense . When [I]_0-i return in triumph , as [you]_4383-you say , with [Barrios]_373-barrios , [I]_0-i may find [you]_4383-you all destroyed . [You]_4383-you have the knife at [your]_4383-you throat now . " It was [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's turn to remain silent in the contemplation of horrible contingencies . "_[4383-you] Well , [we]_4385-we would trust [your]_4383-you courage and [your]_4383-you sense . And [you]_4383-you , too , have a knife at [your]_4383-you throat . " "_[4383-you] Ah ! And whom am [I]_0-i to thank for that ? What are [your]_4383-you politics and [your]_4383-you mines to [me]_0-i - [your]_4383-you silver and [your]_4383-you constitutions - [[your]_4383-you [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos}]_{4386-your don carlos} this , and [Don Jose]_{247-don jose} that - " "_{[247-don jose]} [I]_0-i do n't know , " burst out [the exasperated doctor]_{10303-the exasperated doctor} . "_[0-i] There are [innocent people]_{4387-innocent people} in danger whose little finger is worth more than [you]_4383-you or [I]_0-i and all [the Ribierists]_{2296-the ribierists} together . [I]_0-i do n't know . [You]_4383-you should have asked [yourself]_4383-you before [you]_4383-you allowed [Decoud]_404-decoud to lead [you]_4383-you into all this . It was [your]_4383-you place to think like [a man]_{771-a man} ; but if [you]_4383-you did not think then , try to act like [a man]_{771-a man} now . Did [you]_4383-you imagine [Decoud]_404-decoud cared very much for what would happen to [you]_4383-you ? " "_[404-decoud] No more than [you]_4383-you care for what will happen to [me]_0-i , " muttered [the other]_{937-the other} . "_[4383-you] No ; [I]_0-i care for what will happen to [you]_4383-you as little as [I]_0-i care for what will happen to [myself]_0-i . " "_{[4391-a devoted ribierist]} And all this because [you]_4383-you are such [a devoted Ribierist]_{4391-a devoted ribierist} ? " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo said in an incredulous tone . "_[4383-you] All this because [I]_0-i am such [a devoted Ribierist]_{4391-a devoted ribierist} , " repeated [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , grimly . Again [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , gazing abstractedly at the body of [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , remained silent , thinking that [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was [a dangerous person in more than one sense]_{10306-a dangerous person in more than one sense} . It was impossible to trust [him]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[0-i] Do [you]_4383-you speak in the name of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ? " [he]_{6199-the doctor} asked at last . "_[4383-you] Yes . [I]_0-i do , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , loudly , without hesitation . "_[0-i] [He]_{298-don carlos} must come forward now . [He]_{298-don carlos} must , " [he]_{6199-the doctor} added in a mutter , which [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not catch . "_{[298-don carlos]} What did [you]_4383-you say , [senor]_1479-senor ? " [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} started . "_[4383-you] [I]_0-i say that [you]_4383-you must be true to [yourself]_4383-you , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . It would be worse than folly to fail now . " "_[0-i] True to [myself]_0-i , " repeated [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_[0-i] How do [you]_4383-you know that [I]_0-i would not be true to [myself]_0-i if [I]_0-i told [you]_4383-you to go to the devil with [your]_4383-you propositions ? " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do not know . Maybe [you]_4383-you would , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , with a roughness of tone intended to hide the sinking of [his]_{6199-the doctor} heart and the faltering of [his]_{6199-the doctor} voice . "_[4383-you] All [I]_0-i know is , that [you]_4383-you had better get away from here . [Some of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo 's men]_{4394-some of sotillo 's men} may turn up here looking for [me]_0-i . " [He]_{6199-the doctor} slipped off the table , listening intently . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo , too , stood up . "_{[4394-some of sotillo 's men]} Suppose [I]_0-i went to [Cayta]_23-cayta , what would [you]_4383-you do meantime ? " [he]_0-i asked . "_[4383-you] [I]_0-i would go to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo directly [you]_4383-you had left - in the way [I]_0-i am thinking of . " "_[0-i] A very good way - if only [that engineer - in - chief]_{4395-that engineer - in - chief} consents . Remind [him]_442-sotillo , [senor]_1479-senor , that [I]_0-i looked after [the old rich Englishman who pays for [the railway]_{920-the railway}]_{4397-the old rich englishman who pays for the railway} , and that [I]_0-i saved the lives of [some of [[his]_{4397-the old rich englishman who pays for the railway} people]_{6502-his people}]_{4399-some of his people} that time when [a gang of [thieves]_5681-thieves]_{4401-a gang of thieves} came from [the south]_{2001-the south} to wreck one of [[his]_{4397-the old rich englishman who pays for the railway} pay - trains]_{4404-his pay - trains} . It was [I]_0-i who discovered it all at the risk of [my]_0-i life , by pretending to enter into [their]_{4401-a gang of thieves} plans . Just as [you]_4383-you are doing with [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . " "_[4383-you] Yes . Yes , of course . But [I]_0-i can offer [him]_442-sotillo better arguments , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , hastily . "_[0-i] Leave it to [me]_0-i . " "_[0-i] Ah , yes ! True . [I]_0-i am nothing . " "_[0-i] Not at all . [You]_0-i are everything . " [They]_10311-they moved a few paces towards the door . Behind [them]_10311-they the late [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} preserved the immobility of [a disregarded man]_{10312-a disregarded man} . "_[0-i] That will be all right . [I]_0-i know what to say to [the engineer]_{6138-the engineer} , " pursued [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , in a low tone . "_[0-i] [My]_0-i difficulty will be with [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . " And [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} stopped short in the doorway as if intimidated by the difficulty . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} had made the sacrifice of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} life . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} considered this a fitting opportunity . But [he]_{249-dr. monygham} did not want to throw [his]_{249-dr. monygham} life away too soon . In [his]_{249-dr. monygham} quality of betrayer of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ' confidence , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} would have ultimately to indicate the hiding - place of the treasure . That would be the end of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} deception , and the end of [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} as well , at the hands of [the infuriated colonel]_{10314-the infuriated colonel} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} wanted to delay [him]_{249-dr. monygham} to the very last moment ; and [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had been racking [his]_{249-dr. monygham} brains to invent some place of concealment at once plausible and difficult of access . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} imparted [his]_{249-dr. monygham} trouble to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , and concluded - "_{[442-sotillo]} Do [you]_4406-you know what , [Capataz]_251-nostromo ? [I]_0-i think that when the time comes and some information must be given , [I]_0-i shall indicate the Great Isabel . That is [the best place [I]_0-i can think of]_{4407-the best place i can think of} . What is the matter ? " A low exclamation had escaped [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} waited , surprised , and after a moment of profound silence , heard a thick voice stammer out , "_[4406-you] Utter folly , " and stop with a gasp . "_[4406-you] Why folly ? " "_[4406-you] Ah ! [You]_4406-you do not see it , " began [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , scathingly , gathering scorn as [he]_251-nostromo went on . "_[4406-you] [Three men in half an hour]_{4408-three men in half an hour} would see that no ground had been disturbed anywhere on [that island]_{4409-that island} . Do [you]_4406-you think that such a treasure can be buried without leaving traces of the work - eh ! [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} ? Why ! [you]_4406-you would not gain half a day more before having [your]_4406-you throat cut by [Sotillo]_442-sotillo . [The Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} ! What stupidity ! What miserable invention ! Ah ! [you]_4406-you are all alike , [[you]_4406-you fine [men of intelligence]_{4412-men of intelligence}]_{4411-you fine men of intelligence} . All [you]_4406-you are fit for is to betray [men of the people]_{4413-men of the people} into undertaking deadly risks for objects that [you]_4406-you are not even sure about . If it comes off [you]_4406-you get the benefit . If not , then it does not matter . [He]_442-sotillo is only a dog . Ah ! [Madre de Dios]_{486-madre de dios} , [I]_0-i would - " [He]_0-i shook [his]_0-i fists above [his]_0-i head . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} was overwhelmed at first by this fierce , hissing vehemence . "_[0-i] Well ! It seems to [me]_0-i on [your]_4406-you own showing that [the men of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{2183-the men of the people} are [no mean fools]_{4416-no mean fools} , too , " [he]_0-i said , sullenly . "_[4406-you] No , but come . [You]_4406-you are so clever . Have [you]_4406-you a better place ? " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had calmed down as quickly as [he]_251-nostromo had flared up . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am clever enough for that , " [he]_0-i said , quietly , almost with indifference . "_[0-i] [You]_4406-you want to tell [him]_442-sotillo of a hiding - place big enough to take days in ransacking - [a place where a treasure of silver ingots can be buried without leaving a sign on the surface]_{4417-a place where a treasure of silver ingots can be buried without leaving a sign on the surface} . " "_[4406-you] And close at hand , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} put in . "_[4406-you] Just so , [senor]_1479-senor . Tell [him]_442-sotillo [it]_4419-it is sunk . " "_[4406-you] This has the merit of being the truth , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , contemptuously . "_{[442-sotillo]} [He]_442-sotillo will not believe it . " "_[4406-you] [You]_4406-you tell [him]_442-sotillo that it is sunk where [he]_442-sotillo may hope to lay [his]_442-sotillo hands on it , and [he]_442-sotillo will believe [you]_4406-you quick enough . Tell [him]_442-sotillo it has been sunk in [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} in order to be recovered afterwards by [divers]_4421-divers . Tell [him]_442-sotillo [you]_4406-you found out that [I]_0-i had orders from [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} to lower the cases quietly overboard somewhere in a line between [the end of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty}]_{2810-the end of the jetty} and the entrance . The depth is not too great there . [He]_442-sotillo has [no divers]_{4424-no divers} , but [he]_442-sotillo has [a ship]_{1682-a ship} , [boats]_4426-boats , ropes , chains , [sailors]_2917-sailors - of a sort . Let [him]_442-sotillo fish for the silver . Let [him]_442-sotillo set [his]_442-sotillo fools to drag backwards and forwards and crossways while [he]_442-sotillo sits and watches till [his]_442-sotillo eyes drop out of [his]_442-sotillo head . " "_{[442-sotillo]} Really , this is an admirable idea , " muttered [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[432-si] [Si]_432-si . [You]_4406-you tell [him]_442-sotillo that , and see whether [he]_442-sotillo will not believe [you]_4406-you ! [He]_442-sotillo will spend days in rage and torment - and still [he]_442-sotillo will believe . [He]_442-sotillo will have no thought for anything else . [He]_442-sotillo will not give up till [he]_442-sotillo is driven off - why , [he]_442-sotillo may even forget to kill [you]_4406-you . [He]_442-sotillo will neither eat nor sleep . [He]_442-sotillo - " "_{[442-sotillo]} The very thing ! The very thing ! " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} repeated in an excited whisper . "_{[442-sotillo]} [Capataz]_251-nostromo , [I]_0-i begin to believe that [you]_4406-you are [a great genius in [your]_4406-you way]_{4428-a great genius in your way} . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had paused ; then began again in a changed tone , sombre , speaking to [himself]_251-nostromo as though [he]_251-nostromo had forgotten [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's existence . "_{[4428-a great genius in your way]} There is something in a treasure that fastens upon [a man]_{771-a man} 's mind . [He]_442-sotillo will pray and blaspheme and still persevere , and will curse the day [he]_442-sotillo ever heard of it , and will let [his]_442-sotillo last hour come upon [him]_442-sotillo unawares , still believing that [he]_442-sotillo missed it only by a foot . [He]_442-sotillo will see it every time [he]_442-sotillo closes [his]_442-sotillo eyes . [He]_442-sotillo will never forget it till [he]_442-sotillo is dead - and even then - - [Doctor]_8741-doctor , did [you]_8741-doctor ever hear of the miserable gringos on [Azuera]_13-azuera , that can not die ? Ha ! ha ! [Sailors like [myself]_0-i]_{4431-sailors like myself} . There is no getting away from a treasure that once fastens upon [your]_8741-doctor mind . " "_{[8741-doctor]} [You]_8741-doctor are a devil of [a man]_{771-a man} , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . It is the most plausible thing . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo pressed [his]_8741-doctor arm . "_{[251-nostromo]} It will be worse for [him]_442-sotillo than thirst at [sea]_695-sea or hunger in [[a town]_{7807-a town} full of [people]_5626-people]_{4435-a town full of people} . Do [you]_8741-doctor know what that is ? [He]_442-sotillo shall suffer greater torments than [he]_442-sotillo inflicted upon [that terrified wretch who had no invention]_{4437-that terrified wretch who had no invention} . None ! none ! Not like [me]_0-i . [I]_0-i could have told [Sotillo]_442-sotillo a deadly tale for very little pain . " [He]_0-i laughed wildly and turned in the doorway towards the body of [the late Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} , an opaque long blotch in the semi - transparent obscurity of [the room]_{5737-the room} between the two tall parallelograms of the windows full of stars . "_{[8741-doctor]} [[You]_8741-doctor man of fear]_{4438-you man of fear} ! " [he]_0-i cried . "_{[8741-doctor]} [You]_8741-doctor shall be avenged by [me]_0-i - [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . Out of [my]_0-i way , [doctor]_8741-doctor ! Stand aside - or , by the suffering soul of [a woman dead without confession]_{4440-a woman dead without confession} , [I]_0-i will strangle [you]_8741-doctor with [my]_0-i two hands . " [He]_0-i bounded downwards into [the black , smoky hall]_{10323-the black , smoky hall} . With a grunt of astonishment , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} threw [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} recklessly into the pursuit . At the bottom of [the charred stairs]_{10324-the charred stairs} [he]_0-i had a fall , pitching forward on [his]_0-i face with a force that would have stunned [a spirit less intent upon a task of love and devotion]_{10325-a spirit less intent upon a task of love and devotion} . [He]_0-i was up in a moment , jarred , shaken , with a queer impression of the terrestrial globe having been flung at [his]_0-i head in the dark . But it wanted more than that to stop [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's body , possessed by the exaltation of self - sacrifice ; a reasonable exaltation , determined not to lose whatever advantage chance put into its way . [He]_0-i ran with headlong , tottering swiftness , [his]_0-i arms going like a windmill in [his]_0-i effort to keep [his]_0-i balance on [his]_0-i crippled feet . [He]_0-i lost [his]_0-i hat ; the tails of [his]_0-i open gaberdine flew behind [him]_0-i . [He]_0-i had no mind to lose sight of [the indispensable man]_{7123-the indispensable man} . But it was a long time , and a long way from [the Custom House]_{33-the custom house} , before [he]_0-i managed to seize [his]_0-i arm from behind , roughly , out of breath . "_[0-i] Stop ! Are [you]_4441-you mad ? " [Already Nostromo]_251-nostromo was walking slowly , [his]_0-i head dropping , as if checked in [his]_0-i pace by the weariness of irresolution . "_[4441-you] What is that to [you]_4441-you ? Ah ! [I]_0-i forgot [you]_4441-you want [me]_0-i for something . Always . [Siempre Nostromo]_487-nostromo . " "_{[487-nostromo]} What do [you]_4441-you mean by talking of strangling [me]_0-i ? " panted [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . "_[4441-you] What do [I]_0-i mean ? [I]_0-i mean that [the king of the devils]_{4442-the king of the devils} [himself]_{4442-the king of the devils} has sent [you]_4441-you out of [this town of cowards]_{4443-this town of cowards} and [talkers]_4444-talkers to meet [me]_0-i to - night of all the nights of [my]_0-i life . " Under the starry sky [the Albergo d'ltalia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} emerged , black and low , breaking the dark level of [the plain]_{798-the plain} . [Nostromo]_487-nostromo stopped altogether . "_{[6242-the priests]} [The priests]_{6242-the priests} say [he]_{4442-the king of the devils} is [a tempter]_{4446-a tempter} , do [they]_{6242-the priests} not ? " [he]_487-nostromo added , through [his]_487-nostromo clenched teeth . "_{[6242-the priests]} [[My]_0-i good man]_{4447-my good man} , [you]_{4447-my good man} drivel . [The devil]_{772-the devil} has nothing to do with this . Neither has [the town]_{877-the town} , which [you]_{4447-my good man} may call by what name [you]_{4447-my good man} please . But [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos} is neither [a coward]_{2906-a coward} nor [an empty talker]_{4451-an empty talker} . [You]_{4447-my good man} will admit that ? " [He]_0-i waited . "_{[4447-my good man]} Well ? " "_{[4447-my good man]} Could [I]_0-i see [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} ? " "_[0-i] Great heavens ! No ! Why ? What for ? " exclaimed [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} in agitation . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_{4447-my good man} it is madness . [I]_0-i will not let [you]_{4447-my good man} go into [the town]_{877-the town} for anything . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i must . " "_{[4447-my good man]} [You]_{4447-my good man} must not ! " hissed [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , fiercely , almost beside [himself]_{6199-the doctor} with the fear of [the man]_{543-the man} doing away with [his]_{543-the man} usefulness for an imbecile whim of some sort . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_{4447-my good man} [you]_{4447-my good man} shall not . [I]_0-i would rather - - " [He]_{6199-the doctor} stopped at loss for words , feeling fagged out , powerless , holding on to [Nostromo]_487-nostromo 's sleeve , absolutely for support after [his]_{543-the man} run . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i am betrayed ! " muttered [the Capataz]_251-nostromo to [himself]_0-i ; and [the doctor , who overheard the last word]_{10332-the doctor , who overheard the last word} , made an effort to speak calmly . "_[0-i] That is exactly what would happen to [you]_{4447-my good man} . [You]_{4447-my good man} would be betrayed . " [He]_{6199-the doctor} thought with a sickening dread that [the man]_{543-the man} was so well known that [he]_{543-the man} could not escape recognition . [The house of [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador}]_{10334-the house of the senor administrador} was beset by [spies]_10336-spies , no doubt . And even [the very servants of [the casa]_{5761-the casa}]_{10337-the very servants of the casa} were not to be trusted . "_{[488-reflect]} [Reflect]_488-reflect , [Capataz]_4453-capataz , " [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , impressively . . . . "_{[488-reflect]} What are [you]_4453-capataz laughing at ? " "_{[4453-capataz]} [I]_0-i am laughing to think that if [somebody that did not approve of [my]_0-i presence in [town]_5824-town]_{4454-somebody that did not approve of my presence in town} , for instance - [you]_4453-capataz understand , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} - if [somebody]_{5736-somebody} were to give [me]_0-i up to [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , it would not be beyond [my]_0-i power to make [friends]_6554-friends even with [him]_{460-pedrito montero} . It is true . What do [you]_4453-capataz think of that ? " "_{[4453-capataz]} [You]_4453-capataz are [a man of infinite resource]_{4459-a man of infinite resource} , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , " said [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , dismally . "_{[4453-capataz]} [I]_0-i recognize that . But [the town]_{877-the town} is full of talk about [you]_4453-capataz ; and [those few Cargadores that are not in hiding with [the railway people]_{6117-the railway people}]_{4461-those few cargadores that are not in hiding with the railway people} have been shouting ' Viva [Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} ' on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} all day . " "_[0-i] [[My]_0-i poor [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{4464-my poor cargadores} ! " muttered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . "_[0-i] Betrayed ! Betrayed ! " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i understand that on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} [you]_4453-capataz were pretty free in laying about [you]_4453-capataz with a stick amongst [[your]_4453-capataz poor Cargadores]_{4466-your poor cargadores} , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said in a grim tone , which showed that [he]_{6199-the doctor} was recovering from [his]_{6199-the doctor} exertions . "_{[4453-capataz]} Make no mistake . [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} is furious at [Senor Ribiera]_{268-senor ribiera} 's rescue , and at having lost the pleasure of shooting [Decoud]_404-decoud . Already there are rumours in [the town]_{877-the town} of the treasure having been spirited away . To have missed that does not please [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} either ; but let [me]_0-i tell [you]_{460-pedrito montero} that if [you]_{460-pedrito montero} had all that silver in [your]_{460-pedrito montero} hand for ransom it would not save [you]_{460-pedrito montero} . " Turning swiftly , and catching [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} by the shoulders , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo thrust [his]_251-nostromo face close to [his]_251-nostromo . "_{[489-maladetta]} [Maladetta]_{489-maladetta} ! [You]_{489-maladetta} follow [me]_0-i speaking of the treasure . [You]_{489-maladetta} have sworn [my]_0-i ruin . [You]_{489-maladetta} were [the last man who looked upon [me]_0-i before [I]_0-i went out with it]_{4468-the last man who looked upon me before i went out with it} . And [Sidoni]_490-sidoni [the engine - driver]_{7723-the engine - driver} says [you]_{489-maladetta} have an evil eye . " "_[490-sidoni] [He]_{7723-the engine - driver} ought to know . [I]_0-i saved [his]_{7723-the engine - driver} broken leg for [him]_{7723-the engine - driver} last year , " [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said , stoically . [He]_{6199-the doctor} felt on [his]_{6199-the doctor} shoulders the weight of these hands famed amongst [the populace for snapping thick ropes and bending horseshoes]_{10342-the populace for snapping thick ropes and bending horseshoes} . "_[0-i] And to [you]_{489-maladetta} [I]_0-i offer the best means of saving [yourself]_{489-maladetta} - let [me]_0-i go - and of retrieving [your]_{489-maladetta} great reputation . [You]_{489-maladetta} boasted of making [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{5752-the capataz de cargadores} famous from [one end of [America]_38-america]_{8488-one end of america} to the other about this wretched silver . But [I]_0-i bring [you]_{489-maladetta} a better opportunity - let [me]_0-i go , [hombre]_4472-hombre ! " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo released [him]_{6199-the doctor} abruptly , and [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} feared that [the indispensable man]_{7123-the indispensable man} would run off again . But [he]_{6199-the doctor} did not . [He]_{6199-the doctor} walked on slowly . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} hobbled by [his]_{6199-the doctor} side till , within a stone 's throw from [the Casa Viola]_{279-the casa viola} , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo stopped again . Silent in inhospitable darkness , [the Casa Viola]_{5850-the casa viola} seemed to have changed its nature ; [[his]_{6199-the doctor} home]_{6972-his home} appeared to repel [him]_{6199-the doctor} with an air of hopeless and inimical mystery . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said - "_{[4472-hombre]} [You]_{489-maladetta} will be safe [there]_5977-there . Go in , [Capataz]_251-nostromo . " "_{[251-nostromo]} How can [I]_0-i go in ? " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo seemed to ask [himself]_251-nostromo in a low , inward tone . "_[4474-she] [She]_4474-she can not unsay what [she]_4474-she said , and [I]_0-i can not undo what [I]_0-i have done . " "_[0-i] [I]_0-i tell [you]_{489-maladetta} it is all right . [Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} is all alone in there . [I]_0-i looked in as [I]_0-i came out of [the town]_{877-the town} . [You]_{489-maladetta} will be perfectly safe in [that house]_{6318-that house} till [you]_{489-maladetta} leave [it]_{6318-that house} to make [your]_{489-maladetta} name famous on [the Campo]_{101-the campo} . [I]_0-i am going now to arrange for [your]_{489-maladetta} departure with [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , and [I]_0-i shall bring [you]_{489-maladetta} news here long before daybreak . " [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , disregarding , or perhaps fearing to penetrate the meaning of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's silence , clapped [him]_251-nostromo lightly on the shoulder , and starting off with [his]_251-nostromo smart , lame walk , vanished utterly at the third or fourth hop in the direction of [the railway track]_{10349-the railway track} . Arrested between the two wooden posts for [people]_5626-people to fasten [their]_5626-people horses to , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not move , as if [he]_251-nostromo , too , had been planted solidly in the ground . At the end of half an hour [he]_251-nostromo lifted [his]_251-nostromo head to the deep baying of the dogs at [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , which had burst out suddenly , tumultuous and deadened as if coming from under [the plain]_{798-the plain} . [That lame doctor with the evil eye]_{10353-that lame doctor with the evil eye} had got there pretty fast . Step by step [Nostromo]_251-nostromo approached [the Albergo d'Italia Una]_{10354-the albergo d'italia una} , which [he]_251-nostromo had never known so lightless , so silent , before . The door , all black in the pale wall , stood open as [he]_251-nostromo had left [it]_{10354-the albergo d'italia una} twenty - four hours before , when [he]_251-nostromo had nothing to hide from [the world]_{525-the world} . [He]_251-nostromo remained before [it]_{10354-the albergo d'italia una} , irresolute , like [a fugitive]_{8326-a fugitive} , like [a man]_{771-a man} betrayed . Poverty , misery , starvation ! Where had [he]_251-nostromo heard these words ? The anger of [a dying woman]_{8439-a dying woman} had prophesied that fate for [his]_251-nostromo folly . It looked as if it would come true very quickly . And [the leperos]_{9464-the leperos} would laugh - [she]_{8439-a dying woman} had said . Yes , [they]_{9464-the leperos} would laugh if [they]_{9464-the leperos} knew that [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} was at the mercy of [the mad doctor whom [they]_{9464-the leperos} could remember , only a few years ago , buying cooked food from [a stall on [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{10361-a stall on the plaza} for a copper coin - like one of [themselves]_{9464-the leperos}]_{10360-the mad doctor whom they could remember , only a few years ago , buying cooked food from a stall on the plaza for a copper coin - like one of themselves} . At that moment the notion of seeking [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} passed through [his]_251-nostromo mind . [He]_251-nostromo glanced in the direction of [the jetty]_{876-the jetty} and saw a small gleam of light in [the O.S.N. Company 's building]_{10364-the o.s.n. company 's building} . The thought of lighted windows was not attractive . Two lighted windows had decoyed [him]_251-nostromo into [the empty Custom House]_{10365-the empty custom house} , only to fall into the clutches of [that doctor]_{10136-that doctor} . No ! [He]_251-nostromo would not go near lighted windows again on that night . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was [there]_5977-there . And what could [he]_{267-captain mitchell} be told ? [That doctor]_{10136-that doctor} would worm it all out of [him]_{267-captain mitchell} as if [he]_{267-captain mitchell} were [a child]_{8638-a child} . On the threshold [he]_251-nostromo called out "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} ! " in an undertone . [Nobody]_976-nobody answered . [He]_251-nostromo stepped in . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [Ola]_209-ola ! viejo ! Are [you]_{252-the garibaldino} [there]_5977-there ? . . . " In the impenetrable darkness [his]_251-nostromo head swam with the illusion that the obscurity of [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} was as vast as [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} , and that the floor dipped forward like a sinking lighter . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} Ola ! viejo ! " [he]_251-nostromo repeated , falteringly , swaying where [he]_251-nostromo stood . [His]_251-nostromo hand , extended to steady [himself]_251-nostromo , fell upon the table . Moving a step forward , [he]_251-nostromo shifted it , and felt a box of matches under [his]_251-nostromo fingers . [He]_251-nostromo fancied [he]_251-nostromo had heard a quiet sigh . [He]_251-nostromo listened for a moment , holding [his]_251-nostromo breath ; then , with trembling hands , tried to strike a light . The tiny piece of wood flamed up quite blindingly at the end of [his]_251-nostromo fingers , raised above [his]_251-nostromo blinking eyes . A concentrated glare fell upon the leonine white head of [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} against the black fire - place - showed [him]_{252-the garibaldino} leaning forward in a chair in staring immobility , surrounded , overhung , by great masses of shadow , [his]_{252-the garibaldino} legs crossed , [his]_{252-the garibaldino} cheek in [his]_{252-the garibaldino} hand , an empty pipe in the corner of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} mouth . It seemed hours before [he]_{252-the garibaldino} attempted to turn [his]_{252-the garibaldino} face ; at the very moment the match went out , and [he]_{252-the garibaldino} disappeared , overwhelmed by the shadows , as if the walls and roof of [the desolate house]_{10372-the desolate house} had collapsed upon [his]_{252-the garibaldino} white head in ghostly silence . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo heard [him]_{252-the garibaldino} stir and utter dispassionately the words - "_{[252-the garibaldino]} It may have been a vision . " "_{[252-the garibaldino]} No , " [he]_{252-the garibaldino} said , softly . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} It is no vision , [old man]_{4479-old man} . " A strong chest voice asked in the dark - "_{[4479-old man]} Is that [you]_{4479-old man} [I]_0-i hear , [Giovann ' Battista]_{491-giovann ' battista} ? " "_{[4479-old man]} Si , [viejo]_8473-viejo . Steady . Not so loud . " After [his]_{252-the garibaldino} release by [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , attended to the very door by [the good - natured engineer - in - chief]_{10373-the good - natured engineer - in - chief} , had reentered [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} house]_{5842-his house} , which [he]_{252-the garibaldino} had been made to leave almost at the very moment of [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} wife]_{725-his wife} 's death . All was still . The lamp above was burning . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} nearly called out to [her]_{725-his wife} by name ; and the thought that no call from [him]_{252-the garibaldino} would ever again evoke the answer of [her]_{725-his wife} voice , made [him]_{252-the garibaldino} drop heavily into the chair with a loud groan , wrung out by the pain as of a keen blade piercing [his]_{252-the garibaldino} breast . The rest of the night [he]_{252-the garibaldino} made no sound . The darkness turned to grey , and on the colourless , clear , glassy dawn the jagged sierra stood out flat and opaque , as if cut out of paper . The enthusiastic and severe soul of [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , [sailor , champion of oppressed humanity]_{10376-sailor , champion of oppressed humanity} , enemy of [kings]_5804-kings , and , by the grace of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [hotel - keeper of [the Sulaco harbour]_{10379-the sulaco harbour}]_{10378-hotel - keeper of the sulaco harbour} , had descended into the open abyss of desolation amongst the shattered vestiges of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} past . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} remembered [his]_{252-the garibaldino} wooing between two campaigns , a single short week in the season of gathering olives . Nothing approached the grave passion of that time but the deep , passionate sense of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} bereavement . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} discovered all the extent of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} dependence upon the silenced voice of [that woman]_{10380-that woman} . It was [her]_{725-his wife} voice that [he]_{252-the garibaldino} missed . Abstracted , busy , lost in inward contemplation , [he]_{252-the garibaldino} seldom looked at [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} wife]_{725-his wife} in those later years . The thought of [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} girls]_{7658-his girls} was a matter of concern , not of consolation . It was [her]_{725-his wife} voice that [he]_{252-the garibaldino} would miss . And [he]_{252-the garibaldino} remembered [the other child]_{10383-the other child} - [the little boy who died at [sea]_695-sea]_{10384-the little boy who died at sea} . Ah ! [a man]_{771-a man} would have been something to lean upon . And , alas ! even [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} - [he]_{275-gian ' battista} of whom , and of [Linda]_284-linda , [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} wife]_{725-his wife} had spoken to [him]_{252-the garibaldino} so anxiously before [she]_{725-his wife} dropped off into [her]_{725-his wife} last sleep on [earth]_1990-earth , [he]_{275-gian ' battista} on whom [she]_{725-his wife} had called aloud to save [the children]_{5777-the children} , just before [she]_{725-his wife} died - even [he]_{275-gian ' battista} was dead ! And [the old man]_{953-the old man} , bent forward , [his]_{953-the old man} head in [his]_{953-the old man} hand , sat through the day in immobility and solitude . [He]_{953-the old man} never heard the brazen roar of the bells in [town]_5824-town . When it ceased the earthenware filter in the corner of [the kitchen]_{5722-the kitchen} kept on its swift musical drip , drip into the great porous jar below . Towards sunset [he]_{953-the old man} got up , and with slow movements disappeared up [the narrow staircase]_{10393-the narrow staircase} . [His]_{953-the old man} bulk filled it ; and the rubbing of [his]_{953-the old man} shoulders made a small noise as of a mouse running behind the plaster of a wall . While [he]_{953-the old man} remained up there [the house]_{969-the house} was as dumb as [a grave]_{10395-a grave} . Then , with the same faint rubbing noise , [he]_{953-the old man} descended . [He]_{953-the old man} had to catch at the chairs and tables to regain [his]_{953-the old man} seat . [He]_{953-the old man} seized [his]_{953-the old man} pipe off [the high mantel of [the fire - place]_{9031-the fire - place}]_{10396-the high mantel of the fire - place} - but made no attempt to reach the tobacco - thrust it empty into the corner of [his]_{953-the old man} mouth , and sat down again in the same staring pose . The sun of [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} 's entry into [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , the last sun of [Senor Hirsch]_{412-senor hirsch} 's life , the first of [Decoud]_404-decoud 's solitude on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} , passed over [the Albergo d'ltalia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} on [its]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} way to the west . The tinkling drip , drip of the filter had ceased , the lamp [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} had burnt itself out , and the night beset [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} and [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} dead wife]_{10272-his dead wife} with its obscurity and silence that seemed invincible till [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , returning from the dead , put [them]_10400-them to flight with the splutter and flare of a match . "_[8473-viejo] Si , [viejo]_8473-viejo . It is [me]_0-i . Wait . " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , after barricading the door and closing the shutters carefully , groped upon a shelf for a candle , and lit it . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had risen . [He]_{270-old giorgio} followed with [his]_{270-old giorgio} eyes in the dark the sounds made by [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . The light disclosed [him]_{270-old giorgio} standing without support , as if the mere presence of [that man who was loyal , brave , incorruptible , who was all [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} son]_{1178-his son} would have been , were enough for the support of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} decaying strength]_{10401-that man who was loyal , brave , incorruptible , who was all his son would have been , were enough for the support of his decaying strength} . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} extended [his]_{252-the garibaldino} hand grasping the briar - wood pipe , whose bowl was charred on the edge , and knitted [his]_{252-the garibaldino} bushy eyebrows heavily at the light . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i have returned , " [he]_{252-the garibaldino} said , with shaky dignity . "_[0-i] Ah ! Very well ! [I]_0-i - - " [He]_{252-the garibaldino} broke off . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , leaning back against the table , [his]_251-nostromo arms folded on [his]_251-nostromo breast , nodded at [him]_{252-the garibaldino} slightly . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i thought [I]_0-i was drowned ! No ! [The best dog of the rich]_{4482-the best dog of the rich} , of [the aristocrats]_{9462-the aristocrats} , of [these fine men who can only talk and betray [the people]_{605-the people}]_{4484-these fine men who can only talk and betray the people} , is not dead yet . " [The Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , motionless , seemed to drink in the sound of the well - known voice . [His]_{252-the garibaldino} head moved slightly once as if in sign of approval ; but [Nostromo]_251-nostromo saw clearly that [the old man]_{953-the old man} understood nothing of the words . There was [no one to understand]_{10404-no one to understand} ; [no one]_{602-no one} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} could take into the confidence of [Decoud]_404-decoud 's fate , of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} own , into the secret of the silver . [That doctor]_{10136-that doctor} was [an enemy of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{10407-an enemy of the people} - [a tempter]_{4446-a tempter} . . . . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's heavy frame shook from head to foot with the effort to overcome [his]_{270-old giorgio} emotion at the sight of [that man]_{614-that man} , who had shared the intimacies of [his]_{270-old giorgio} domestic life as though [he]_{270-old giorgio} had been [a grown - up son]_{10411-a grown - up son} . "_[4486-she] [She]_4486-she believed [you]_4487-you would return , " [he]_{270-old giorgio} said , solemnly . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo raised [his]_251-nostromo head . "_[4486-she] [She]_4486-she was [a wise woman]_{4488-a wise woman} . How could [I]_0-i fail to come back - - ? " [He]_0-i finished the thought mentally : "_[4486-she] Since [she]_4486-she has prophesied for [me]_0-i an end of poverty , misery , and starvation . " These words of [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} 's anger , from the circumstances in which they had been uttered , like the cry of a soul prevented from making its peace with [God]_259-god , stirred the obscure superstition of personal fortune from which even the greatest genius amongst [men of adventure and action]_{10412-men of adventure and action} is seldom free . [They]_10413-they reigned over [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's mind with the force of a potent malediction . And what a curse it was that which [her]_4486-she words had laid upon [him]_0-i ! [He]_0-i had been orphaned so young that [he]_0-i could remember [no other woman whom [he]_0-i called [mother]_7471-mother]_{10414-no other woman whom he called mother} . Henceforth there would be no enterprise in which [he]_0-i would not fail . The spell was working already . Death itself would elude [him]_0-i now . . . . [He]_0-i said violently - "_[4486-she] Come , [viejo]_8473-viejo ! Get [me]_0-i something to eat . [I]_0-i am hungry ! Sangre de Dios ! The emptiness of [my]_0-i belly makes [me]_0-i lightheaded . " With [his]_0-i chin dropped again upon [his]_0-i bare breast above [his]_0-i folded arms , barefooted , watching from under a gloomy brow the movements of [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} foraging amongst the cupboards , [he]_0-i seemed as if indeed fallen under a curse - [a ruined and sinister Capataz]_{10416-a ruined and sinister capataz} . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} walked out of [a dark corner]_{10417-a dark corner} , and , without a word , emptied upon the table out of [his]_{270-old giorgio} hollowed palms a few dry crusts of bread and half a raw onion . While [the Capataz]_251-nostromo began to devour [this beggar]_{10418-this beggar} 's fare , taking up with stony - eyed voracity piece after piece lying by [his]_{270-old giorgio} side , [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} went off , and squatting down in another corner filled an earthenware mug with red wine out of a wicker - covered demijohn . With a familiar gesture , as when serving [customers]_{10419-customers} in [the cafe]_{5716-the cafe} , [he]_0-i had thrust [his]_0-i pipe between [his]_0-i teeth to have [his]_0-i hands free . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo drank greedily . A slight flush deepened the bronze of [his]_0-i cheek . Before [him]_0-i , [Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , with a turn of [his]_0-i white and massive head towards [the staircase]_{1079-the staircase} , took [his]_0-i empty pipe out of [his]_0-i mouth , and pronounced slowly - "_[4490-her] After the shot was fired down here , which killed [her]_4490-her as surely as if the bullet had struck [her]_4490-her oppressed heart , [she]_4490-her called upon [you]_4491-you to save [the children]_{5777-the children} . Upon [you]_4491-you , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} . " [The Capataz]_251-nostromo looked up . "_[4490-her] Did [she]_4490-her do that , [Padrone]_492-padrone ? To save [the children]_{5777-the children} ! [They]_{5777-the children} are with [the English senora]_{6205-the english senora} , [[their]_{5777-the children} rich benefactress]_{4495-their rich benefactress} . Hey ! [old man of the people]_{4496-old man of the people} . [Thy]_{4496-old man of the people} benefactress . . . . " "_{[4496-old man of the people]} [I]_0-i am old , " muttered [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} . "_[0-i] [An Englishwoman]_{7664-an englishwoman} was allowed to give a bed to [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi} lying wounded in [prison]_9261-prison . [The greatest man that ever lived]_{4499-the greatest man that ever lived} . [A man of the people]_{604-a man of the people} , too - [a sailor]_{5826-a sailor} . [I]_0-i may let another keep a roof over [my]_0-i head . [Si]_432-si . . . [I]_0-i am old . [I]_0-i may let [her]_{6205-the english senora} . Life lasts too long sometimes . " "_{[6205-the english senora]} And [she]_{6205-the english senora} [herself]_{6205-the english senora} may not have a roof over [her]_{6205-the english senora} head before many days are out , unless [I]_0-i . . . What do [you]_0-i say ? Am [I]_0-i to keep a roof over [her]_{6205-the english senora} head ? Am [I]_0-i to try - and save all [the Blancos]_{7528-the blancos} together with [her]_{6205-the english senora} ? " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i shall do it , " said [old Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} in a strong voice . "_[0-i] [You]_0-i shall do it as [[my]_0-i son]_{7103-my son} would have . . . . " "_[0-i] [[Thy]_0-i son]_{4504-thy son} , [viejo]_8473-viejo ! .. .. There never has been [a man like [[thy]_0-i son]_{4504-thy son}]_{4506-a man like thy son} . Ha , [I]_0-i must try . . . . But what if it were only a part of the curse to lure [me]_0-i on ? . . . And so [she]_{6205-the english senora} called upon [me]_0-i to save - and then - - ? " "_{[6205-the english senora]} [She]_{6205-the english senora} spoke no more . " [The heroic follower of [Garibaldi]_{273-garibaldi}]_{10422-the heroic follower of garibaldi} , at the thought of the eternal stillness and silence fallen upon the shrouded form stretched out on the bed [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} , averted [his]_0-i face and raised [his]_0-i hand to [his]_0-i furrowed brow . "_{[6205-the english senora]} [She]_{6205-the english senora} was dead before [I]_0-i could seize [her]_{6205-the english senora} hands , " [he]_0-i stammered out , pitifully . Before the wide eyes of [the Capataz , staring at the doorway of the dark staircase]_{10424-the capataz , staring at the doorway of the dark staircase} , floated the shape of the Great Isabel , like [a strange ship in distress]_{10425-a strange ship in distress} , freighted with enormous wealth and the solitary life of [a man]_{771-a man} . It was impossible for [him]_0-i to do anything . [He]_0-i could only hold [his]_0-i tongue , since there was [no one to trust]_{10427-no one to trust} . The treasure would be lost , probably - unless [Decoud]_404-decoud . . . . And [his]_0-i thought came abruptly to an end . [He]_0-i perceived that [he]_0-i could not imagine in the least what [Decoud]_404-decoud was likely to do . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had not stirred . And [the motionless Capataz]_251-nostromo dropped [his]_251-nostromo long , soft eyelashes , which gave to the upper part of [his]_251-nostromo fierce , black - whiskered face a touch of feminine ingenuousness . The silence had lasted for a long time . "_[0-i] God rest [her]_{6205-the english senora} soul ! " [he]_0-i murmured , gloomily . CHAPTER TEN The next day was quiet in the morning , except for the faint sound of firing to the northward , in the direction of [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had listened to it from [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} balcony]_{10428-his balcony} anxiously . The phrase , "_[0-i] In [my]_0-i delicate position as [the only consular agent then in [the port]_{6691-the port}]_{4508-the only consular agent then in the port} , everything , [sir]_5644-sir , everything was a just cause for anxiety , " had its place in the more or less stereotyped relation of the "_[5644-sir] historical events " which for the next few years was at the service of [distinguished strangers visiting [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{10429-distinguished strangers visiting sulaco} . The mention of the dignity and neutrality of the flag , so difficult to preserve in [his]_{267-captain mitchell} position , "_{[251-nostromo]} right in the thick of these events between the lawlessness of [that piratical villain Sotillo]_{4511-that piratical villain sotillo} and the more regularly established but scarcely less atrocious tyranny of [his]_{4511-that piratical villain sotillo} Excellency [Don Pedro Montero]_{428-pedro montero} , " came next in order . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was not the man to enlarge upon mere dangers much . But [he]_{267-captain mitchell} insisted that it was a memorable day . On that day , towards dusk , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had seen "_{[1791-that poor fellow of mine]} [that poor fellow of mine]_{1791-that poor fellow of mine} - [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [The sailor whom [I]_0-i discovered]_{4513-the sailor whom i discovered} , and , [I]_0-i may say , made , [sir]_5644-sir . [The man of the famous ride to [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{4515-the man of the famous ride to cayta} , [sir]_5644-sir . An historical event , [sir]_5644-sir ! " Regarded by [the O. S. N. Company]_{10430-the o. s. n. company} as [an old and faithful servant]_{10431-an old and faithful servant} , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was allowed to attain the term of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} usefulness in ease and dignity at the head of the enormously extended service . The augmentation of the establishment , with [[its]_{10430-the o. s. n. company} crowds of [clerks]_7403-clerks]_{10432-its crowds of clerks} , [an office in [town]_5824-town]_{10434-an office in town} , [the old office in [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{10436-the old office in the harbour} , the division into [departments]_{10438-departments} - [passenger]_{10439-passenger} , [cargo , lighterage]_{10440-cargo , lighterage} , and so on - secured a greater leisure for [his]_{267-captain mitchell} last years in [the regenerated Sulaco]_{10441-the regenerated sulaco} , [the capital of [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic}]_{10442-the capital of the occidental republic} . Liked by [the natives]_{6259-the natives} for [his]_{267-captain mitchell} good nature and the formality of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} manner , self - important and simple , known for years as [a "_[5644-sir] friend of [[our]_4518-our country]_{1797-our country}]_{10445-a " friend of our country} , " [he]_{267-captain mitchell} felt [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} a personality of mark in [the town]_{877-the town} . Getting up early for a turn in [the market - place]_{8449-the market - place} while the gigantic shadow of [Higuerota]_18-higuerota was still lying upon [the fruit and flower stalls]_{10448-the fruit and flower stalls} piled up with masses of gorgeous colouring , attending easily to current affairs , welcomed in [houses]_10449-houses , greeted by [ladies on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda}]_{10450-ladies on the alameda} , with [his]_{267-captain mitchell} entry into all [the clubs]_{10451-the clubs} and a footing in [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} led [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} privileged old bachelor , man - about - [town]_5824-town]_{10453-his privileged old bachelor , man - about - town} existence with great comfort and solemnity . But on [mail - boat]_{10455-mail - boat} days [he]_{267-captain mitchell} was down at [the Harbour Office]_{10456-the harbour office} at an early hour , with [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} own gig]_{10457-his own gig} , manned by a smart crew in white and blue , ready to dash off and board [the ship]_{5996-the ship} directly [she]_{5996-the ship} showed [her]_{5996-the ship} bows between the harbour heads . It would be into [the Harbour Office]_{10456-the harbour office} that [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would lead [some privileged passenger [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had brought off in [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} own boat]_{10461-his own boat}]_{10460-some privileged passenger he had brought off in his own boat} , and invite [him]_{267-captain mitchell} to take a seat for a moment while [he]_{267-captain mitchell} signed a few papers . And [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , seating [himself]_{267-captain mitchell} at [his]_{267-captain mitchell} desk , would keep on talking hospitably - "_[5644-sir] There is n't much time if [you]_4520-you are to see everything in a day . [We]_4521-we shall be off in a moment . [We]_4521-we 'll have lunch at [the Amarilla Club]_{7565-the amarilla club} - though [I]_0-i belong also to [the Anglo - American - mining engineers]_{4523-the anglo - american - mining engineers} and [business men]_{6421-business men} , do n't [you]_4520-you know - and to [the Mirliflores]_{4525-the mirliflores} as well , [a new club]_{4526-a new club} - [English , French]_{4527-english , french} , [Italians]_599-italians , all sorts - [lively young fellows]_{4529-lively young fellows} mostly , who wanted to pay a compliment to [an old resident]_{1018-an old resident} , [sir]_5644-sir . But [we]_4521-we 'll lunch at [the Amarilla]_{4532-the amarilla} . Interest [you]_4520-you , [I]_0-i fancy . Real thing of [the country]_{567-the country} . [Men of the first families]_{4534-men of the first families} . [The President of [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic}]_{4535-the president of the occidental republic} [himself]_{4535-the president of the occidental republic} belongs to [it]_4537-it , [sir]_5644-sir . [Fine old bishop with a broken nose in the patio]_{4539-fine old bishop with a broken nose in the patio} . Remarkable piece of statuary , [I]_0-i believe . [Cavaliere Parrochetti]_{493-cavaliere parrochetti} - [you]_4520-you know [Parrochetti]_{493-cavaliere parrochetti} , [the famous Italian sculptor]_{4540-the famous italian sculptor} - was working [here]_5665-here for two years - thought very highly of [[our]_4521-we old bishop]_{4542-our old bishop} . . . . [There]_5977-there ! [I]_0-i am very much at [your]_4520-you service now . " Proud of [his]_0-i experience , penetrated by the sense of historical importance of [men]_552-men , events , and [buildings]_{9629-buildings} , [he]_0-i talked pompously in jerky periods , with slight sweeps of [his]_0-i short , thick arm , letting nothing "_[0-i] escape the attention " of [[his]_0-i privileged captive]_{10464-his privileged captive} . "_{[493-cavaliere parrochetti]} Lot of building going on , as [you]_4520-you observe . Before [the Separation]_{4544-the separation} [it]_4545-it was [a plain of burnt grass smothered in clouds of dust]_{4546-a plain of burnt grass smothered in clouds of dust} , with an ox - cart track to [[our]_4521-we Jetty]_{5672-our jetty} . Nothing more . This is [the Harbour Gate]_{4548-the harbour gate} . [Picturesque]_{210-picturesque} , is it not ? Formerly [the town]_{877-the town} stopped short there . [We]_4521-we enter now [the Calle de la Constitucion]_{7766-the calle de la constitucion} . Observe [the old Spanish houses]_{4551-the old spanish houses} . Great dignity . Eh ? [I]_0-i suppose it 's just as [it]_4552-it was in the time of [the Viceroys]_{4553-the viceroys} , except for [the pavement]_{7817-the pavement} . [Wood blocks]_{4555-wood blocks} now . [Sulaco National Bank]_{211-sulaco national bank} there , with the sentry boxes each side of the gate . [Casa Avellanos]_{193-the casa avellanos} this side , with all the ground - floor windows shuttered . [A wonderful woman]_{9037-a wonderful woman} lives [there]_5977-there - [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia - [the beautiful Antonia]_{4558-the beautiful antonia} . A character , [sir]_5644-sir ! [A historical woman]_{4560-a historical woman} ! Opposite - [Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould} . [Noble gateway]_{4561-noble gateway} . Yes , [the Goulds of [the original Gould Concession]_{4563-the original gould concession}]_{4562-the goulds of the original gould concession} , that [all the world]_{7441-all the world} knows of now . [I]_0-i hold seventeen of the thousand - dollar shares in [the Consolidated San Tome mines]_{4565-the consolidated san tome mines} . All the poor savings of [my]_0-i lifetime , [sir]_5644-sir , and it will be enough to keep [me]_0-i in comfort to the end of [my]_0-i days at [home]_6285-home when [I]_0-i retire . [I]_0-i got in on the ground - floor , [you]_5644-sir see . [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} , [great friend of mine]_{4568-great friend of mine} . Seventeen shares - quite a little fortune to leave behind one , too . [I]_0-i have [a niece]_{4569-a niece} - married [[a parson]_{4570-a parson} - most worthy man , incumbent of [a small parish in [Sussex]_215-sussex]_{4572-a small parish in sussex}]_{4571-a parson - most worthy man , incumbent of a small parish in sussex} ; no end of [children]_{5835-children} . [I]_0-i was never married [myself]_0-i . [A sailor]_{5826-a sailor} should exercise self - denial . Standing under [that very gateway]_{4575-that very gateway} , [sir]_5644-sir , with [some young engineer - fellows]_{4577-some young engineer - fellows} , ready to defend [that house where [we]_4579-we had received so much kindness and hospitality]_{4578-that house where we had received so much kindness and hospitality} , [I]_0-i saw the first and last charge of [[Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} 's horsemen]_{4580-pedrito 's horsemen} upon [[Barrios]_374-barrios 's troops]_{4581-barrios 's troops} , who had just taken [the Harbour Gate]_{4548-the harbour gate} . [They]_{4581-barrios 's troops} could not stand the new rifles brought out by [that poor Decoud]_{4146-that poor decoud} . It was a murderous fire . In a moment [the street]_{1069-the street} became blocked with a mass of [dead men]_{4281-dead men} and horses . [They]_{4581-barrios 's troops} never came on again . " And all day [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} would talk like this to [[his]_0-i more or less willing victim]_{10465-his more or less willing victim} - "_{[4581-barrios 's troops]} [The Plaza]_{664-the plaza} . [I]_0-i call [it]_{664-the plaza} magnificent . Twice [the area of [Trafalgar Square]_{216-trafalgar square}]_{4587-the area of trafalgar square} . " From [the very centre]_{10466-the very centre} , in the blazing sunshine , [he]_0-i pointed out [the buildings]_{1126-the buildings} - "_[0-i] [The Intendencia]_{5649-the intendencia} , now [[President]_{9376-president} 's Palace]_{4590-president 's palace} - [Cabildo]_{196-the cabildo} , where [the Lower Chamber of Parliament]_{4591-the lower chamber of parliament} sits . [You]_4592-you notice [the new houses on that side of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{4593-the new houses on that side of the plaza} ? [Compania Anzani]_{218-compania anzani} , [a great general store]_{4595-a great general store} , like those cooperative things at [home]_6285-home . [Old Anzani]_381-anzani was murdered by [the National Guards]_{9427-the national guards} in front of [[his]_381-anzani safe]_{4598-his safe} . It was even for that specific crime that [the deputy Gamacho]_450-gamacho , commanding [the Nationals]_{4599-the nationals} , [a bloodthirsty and savage brute]_{4600-a bloodthirsty and savage brute} , was executed publicly by garrotte upon the sentence of a court - martial ordered by [Barrios]_374-barrios . [[Anzani]_381-anzani 's nephews]_{4601-anzani 's nephews} converted [the business]_{4602-the business} into [a company]_{1378-a company} . All that side of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} had been burnt ; used to be colonnaded before . A terrible fire , by the light of which [I]_0-i saw the last of the fighting , [the llaneros]_{7575-the llaneros} flying , [the Nationals]_{4599-the nationals} throwing [their]_{4599-the nationals} arms down , and [the miners of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{4607-the miners of san tome} , [all Indians from [the Sierra]_{36-the sierra}]_{4608-all indians from the sierra} , rolling by like a torrent to the sound of pipes and cymbals , green flags flying , a wild mass of [men in white ponchos and green hats , on foot , on mules]_{4609-men in white ponchos and green hats , on foot , on mules} , on donkeys . Such a sight , [sir]_5644-sir , will never be seen again . [The miners]_{6801-the miners} , [sir]_5644-sir , had marched upon [the town]_{877-the town} , [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} leading on [his]_{332-don pepe} black horse , and [[their]_{6801-the miners} very wives]_{4614-their very wives} in the rear on burros , screaming encouragement , [sir]_5644-sir , and beating tambourines . [I]_0-i remember [one of [these women]_{4617-these women}]_{4616-one of these women} had a green parrot seated on [her]_{4616-one of these women} shoulder , as calm as a bird of stone . [They]_{6801-the miners} had just saved [[their]_{6801-the miners} Senor Administrador]_{4618-their senor administrador} ; for [Barrios]_374-barrios , though [he]_374-barrios ordered the assault at once , at night , too , would have been too late . [Pedrito Montero]_{460-pedrito montero} had [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} led out to be shot - like [[his]_{298-don carlos} uncle]_{1434-his uncle} many years ago - and then , as [Barrios]_374-barrios said afterwards , ' [Sulaco]_5-sulaco would not have been worth fighting for . ' [Sulaco]_475-sulaco without the Concession was nothing ; and there were tons and tons of dynamite distributed all over [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} with detonators arranged , and [an old priest]_{4621-an old priest} , [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} , standing by to annihilate [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} at the first news of failure . [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} had made up [his]_{298-don carlos} mind not to leave it behind , and [he]_{298-don carlos} had [the right men]_{4623-the right men} to see to it , too . " Thus [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} would talk in the middle of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza} , holding over [his]_{267-captain mitchell} head a white umbrella with a green lining ; but inside [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} , in the dim light , with a faint scent of incense floating in the cool atmosphere , and here and there a kneeling female figure , black or all white , with a veiled head , [his]_{267-captain mitchell} lowered voice became solemn and impressive . "_{[298-don carlos]} Here , " [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would say , pointing to a niche in the wall of [the dusky aisle]_{10470-the dusky aisle} , "_{[298-don carlos]} [you]_4624-you see the bust of [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , ' [Patriot and Statesman]_{4625-patriot and statesman} , ' as the inscription says , ' Minister to Courts of [England]_9-england and [Spain]_10-spain , etc . , etc . , died in [the woods of [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos}]_{3743-the woods of los hatos} worn out with [his]_{247-don jose} lifelong struggle for Right and Justice at the dawn of the New Era . ' A fair likeness . [Parrochetti]_{493-cavaliere parrochetti} 's work from some old photographs and a pencil sketch by [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_0-i was well acquainted with [that distinguished Spanish - American of the old school]_{4627-that distinguished spanish - american of the old school} , [a true [Hidalgo]_495-hidalgo , beloved by [everybody who knew [him]_{4627-that distinguished spanish - american of the old school}]_{4629-everybody who knew him}]_{4628-a true hidalgo , beloved by everybody who knew him} . The marble medallion in the wall , in the antique style , representing [a veiled woman seated with [her]_{4630-a veiled woman seated with her hands clasped loosely over her knees} hands clasped loosely over [her]_{4630-a veiled woman seated with her hands clasped loosely over her knees} knees]_{4630-a veiled woman seated with her hands clasped loosely over her knees} , commemorates [that unfortunate young gentleman who sailed out with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo on that fatal night , [sir]_5644-sir]_{4631-that unfortunate young gentleman who sailed out with nostromo on that fatal night , sir} . See , ' To the memory of [Martin Decoud]_404-decoud , [[his]_404-decoud betrothed]_{4633-his betrothed} [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia . ' Frank , simple , noble . There [you]_5644-sir have [that lady]_{4634-that lady} , [sir]_5644-sir , as [she]_{4634-that lady} is . [An exceptional woman]_{4636-an exceptional woman} . [Those who thought [she]_{4634-that lady} would give way to despair]_{4637-those who thought she would give way to despair} were mistaken , [sir]_5644-sir . [She]_{4634-that lady} has been blamed in many quarters for not having taken the veil . It was expected of [her]_{4634-that lady} . But [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia is not the stuff [they]_4639-they make [nuns]_4640-nuns of . [Bishop Corbelan]_{496-bishop corbelan} , [[her]_{4634-that lady} uncle]_{3729-her uncle} , lives with [her]_{4634-that lady} in [the [Corbelan town]_{4643-corbelan town} house]_{4642-the corbelan town house} . [He]_{496-bishop corbelan} is [a fierce sort of priest]_{4644-a fierce sort of priest} , everlastingly worrying [the Government]_{57-the government} about [the old Church lands and [convents]_{4646-convents}]_{4645-the old church lands and convents} . [I]_0-i believe [they]_4639-they think a lot of [him]_{496-bishop corbelan} in [Rome]_48-rome . Now let [us]_4647-us go to [the Amarilla Club]_{188-the amarilla club} , just across [the Plaza]_113-plaza , to get some lunch . " Directly outside [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} on [the very top of the noble flight of steps]_{10472-the very top of the noble flight of steps} , [his]_{496-bishop corbelan} voice rose pompously , [his]_{496-bishop corbelan} arm found again its sweeping gesture . "_{[398-the porvenir]} [Porvenir]_{398-the porvenir} , over there on [that first floor]_{4648-that first floor} , above those French plate - glass [shop - fronts]_{4649-shop - fronts} ; [[our]_4647-us biggest daily]_{4650-our biggest daily} . Conservative , or , rather , [I]_0-i should say , [Parliamentary]_{497-parliamentary} . [We]_4647-us have [the Parliamentary party here of which [the actual Chief of [the State]_{809-the state}]_{4652-the actual chief of the state} , [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez}]_{4651-the parliamentary party here of which the actual chief of the state , don juste lopez} , is the head ; [a very sagacious man]_{4654-a very sagacious man} , [I]_0-i think . [A first - rate intellect]_{4655-a first - rate intellect} , [sir]_5644-sir . [The Democratic party in opposition]_{4657-the democratic party in opposition} rests mostly , [I]_0-i am sorry to say , on [these socialistic Italians]_{4658-these socialistic italians} , [sir]_5644-sir , with [[their]_{4658-these socialistic italians} secret societies]_{4660-their secret societies} , [camorras]_{4661-camorras} , and such - like . There are [lots of [Italians]_599-italians settled here on [the railway lands]_{4664-the railway lands}]_{4662-lots of italians settled here on the railway lands} , [dismissed navvies]_{4665-dismissed navvies} , [mechanics]_{4666-mechanics} , and so on , all along [the trunk line]_{4667-the trunk line} . There are [whole villages of Italians]_{4668-whole villages of italians} on [the Campo]_{101-the campo} . And [the natives]_{6259-the natives} , too , are being drawn into these ways . . . American bar ? Yes . And over there [you]_4670-you can see another . [New Yorkers]_{4671-new yorkers} mostly frequent that one - - Here [we]_4672-we are at [the Amarilla]_{221-the amarilla} . Observe [the bishop at the foot of the stairs to the right]_{4673-the bishop at the foot of the stairs to the right} as [we]_4672-we go in . " And the lunch would begin and terminate its lavish and leisurely course at a little table in [the gallery]_{1080-the gallery} , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} nodding , bowing , getting up to speak for a moment to different officials in black clothes , [merchants in jackets]_{10474-merchants in jackets} , officers in uniform , [middle - aged caballeros from [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{10475-middle - aged caballeros from the campo} - sallow , [little , nervous men]_{10476-little , nervous men} , and [fat , placid , swarthy men]_{10477-fat , placid , swarthy men} , and Europeans or [North Americans of superior standing , whose faces looked very white amongst the majority of dark complexions and black , glistening eyes]_{10478-north americans of superior standing , whose faces looked very white amongst the majority of dark complexions and black , glistening eyes} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} would lie back in the chair , casting around looks of satisfaction , and tender over the table a case full of thick cigars . "_{[4673-the bishop at the foot of the stairs to the right]} Try a weed with [your]_4670-you coffee . Local tobacco . The black coffee [you]_4670-you get at [the Amarilla]_{221-the amarilla} , [sir]_5644-sir , [you]_4670-you do n't meet anywhere in [the world]_{525-the world} . [We]_4672-we get the bean from [a famous cafeteria in [the foot - hills]_{4677-the foot - hills}]_{4676-a famous cafeteria in the foot - hills} , whose owner sends three sacks every year as a present to [[his]_4678-his fellow members]_{4679-his fellow members} in remembrance of the fight against [[Gamacho]_450-gamacho 's Nationals]_{4680-gamacho 's nationals} , carried on from these very windows by [the caballeros]_{6591-the caballeros} . [He]_4678-his was in [town]_5824-town at the time , and took part , [sir]_5644-sir , to the bitter end . It arrives on [three mules]_{4684-three mules} - not in the common way , by rail ; no fear ! - right into [the patio]_{1078-the patio} , escorted by [mounted peons]_{4686-mounted peons} , in charge of [the Mayoral of [[his]_4678-his estate]_{4688-his estate}]_{4687-the mayoral of his estate} , who walks [upstairs]_{2519-upstairs} , booted and spurred , and delivers it to [[our]_4672-we committee]_{4690-our committee} formally with the words , ' For the sake of [those fallen on the third of May.]_{4691-those fallen on the third of may.} ' [We]_4672-we call it [Tres de Mayo]_{498-tres de mayo} coffee . Taste it . " [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , with an expression as though making ready to hear a sermon in [a church]_{5900-a church} , would lift the tiny cup to [his]_{267-captain mitchell} lips . And the nectar would be sipped to the bottom during a restful silence in a cloud of cigar smoke . "_{[498-tres de mayo]} Look at [this man in black just going out]_{4692-this man in black just going out} , " [he]_{267-captain mitchell} would begin , leaning forward hastily . "_{[4692-this man in black just going out]} This is the famous [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} , [Minister of War]_{6093-minister of war} . [The Times]_{4694-the times} ' special correspondent , who wrote that striking series of letters calling [the Occidental Republic [the ' Treasure House of [the World]_{525-the world}]_{4696-the ' treasure house of the world}]_{4695-the occidental republic the ' treasure house of the world} , ' gave a whole article to [him]_{349-hernandez} and [the force [he]_{349-hernandez} has organized]_{4698-the force he has organized} - [the renowned Carabineers of [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{4699-the renowned carabineers of the campo} . " [[Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's guest]_{10480-captain mitchell 's guest} , staring curiously , would see [a figure in a long - tailed black coat walking gravely , with downcast eyelids in a long , composed face , a brow furrowed horizontally , a pointed head , whose grey hair , thin at the top , combed down carefully on all sides and rolled at the ends , fell low on the neck and shoulders]_{10481-a figure in a long - tailed black coat walking gravely , with downcast eyelids in a long , composed face , a brow furrowed horizontally , a pointed head , whose grey hair , thin at the top , combed down carefully on all sides and rolled at the ends , fell low on the neck and shoulders} . This , then , was [the famous bandit of whom [Europe]_16-europe had heard with interest]_{10482-the famous bandit of whom europe had heard with interest} . [He]_{349-hernandez} put on a high - crowned sombrero with a wide flat brim ; a rosary of wooden beads was twisted about [his]_{349-hernandez} right wrist . And [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} would proceed - "_{[4700-the protector of the sulaco refugees from the rage of pedrito]} [The protector of the Sulaco refugees from [the rage of [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero}]_{4701-the rage of pedrito}]_{4700-the protector of the sulaco refugees from the rage of pedrito} . As general of [cavalry with Barrios]_{4702-cavalry with barrios} [he]_{349-hernandez} distinguished [himself]_{349-hernandez} at the storming of [Tonoro]_100-tonoro , where [Senor Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} was killed with [the last remnant of [the Monterists]_{8542-the monterists}]_{4703-the last remnant of the monterists} . [He]_{349-hernandez} is [the friend and humble servant of [Bishop Corbelan]_{496-bishop corbelan}]_{4705-the friend and humble servant of bishop corbelan} . Hears three Masses every day . [I]_0-i bet [you]_4706-you [he]_{349-hernandez} will step into [the cathedral]_{1000-the cathedral} to say a prayer or two on [his]_{349-hernandez} way [home]_6285-home to [[his]_{349-hernandez} siesta]_{9449-his siesta} . " [He]_0-i took several puffs at [his]_0-i cigar in silence ; then , in [his]_0-i most important manner , pronounced : "_{[349-hernandez]} [The Spanish race]_{4710-the spanish race} , [sir]_5644-sir , is prolific of [remarkable characters in every rank of life]_{4712-remarkable characters in every rank of life} . . . . [I]_0-i propose [we]_4713-we go now into [the billiard - room]_{4714-the billiard - room} , which is cool , for a quiet chat . There 's never [anybody there]_{4715-anybody there} till after five . [I]_0-i could tell [you]_4706-you episodes of the Separationist revolution that would astonish [you]_4706-you . When the great heat 's over , [we]_4713-we 'll take a turn on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} . " The programme went on relentless , like a law of Nature . The turn on [the Alameda]_{64-the alameda} was taken with slow steps and stately remarks . "_{[4719-always white mules]} All [the great world of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{4716-the great world of sulaco} here , [sir]_5644-sir . " [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} bowed right and left with no end of formality ; then with animation , "_{[307-dona emilia]} [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , [[Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's carriage]_{4718-mrs. gould 's carriage} . Look . [Always white mules]_{4719-always white mules} . [The kindest , most gracious woman the sun]_{4720-the kindest , most gracious woman the sun} ever shone upon . A great position , [sir]_5644-sir . A great position . [First lady in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{4722-first lady in sulaco} - far before [[the President]_{1672-the president} 's wife]_{4724-the president 's wife} . And worthy of it . " [He]_{267-captain mitchell} took off [his]_{267-captain mitchell} hat ; then , with a studied change of tone , added , negligently , that [the man in black by [her]_{248-mrs. gould} side , with a high white collar and a scarred , snarly face]_{10483-the man in black by her side , with a high white collar and a scarred , snarly face} , was [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , [Inspector of State Hospitals]_{10484-inspector of state hospitals} , [chief medical officer of [the Consolidated San Tome mines]_{4565-the consolidated san tome mines}]_{10485-chief medical officer of the consolidated san tome mines} . "_{[4725-a familiar of the house]} [A familiar of [the house]_{969-the house}]_{4725-a familiar of the house} . Everlastingly [there]_5977-there . No wonder . [The Goulds]_{313-the goulds} made [him]_{4725-a familiar of the house} . [Very clever man]_{4728-very clever man} and all that , but [I]_0-i never liked [him]_{4725-a familiar of the house} . [Nobody]_976-nobody does . [I]_0-i can recollect [him]_{4725-a familiar of the house} limping about [the streets]_{1003-the streets} in a check shirt and native sandals with a watermelon under [his]_{4725-a familiar of the house} arm - all [he]_{4725-a familiar of the house} would get to eat for the day . A big - wig now , [sir]_5644-sir , and as nasty as ever . However . . . There 's no doubt [he]_{4725-a familiar of the house} played [his]_{4725-a familiar of the house} part fairly well at the time . [He]_{4725-a familiar of the house} saved [us]_4732-us all from the deadly incubus of [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , where [a more particular man]_{4733-a more particular man} might have failed - - " [His]_{4725-a familiar of the house} arm went up . "_{[4725-a familiar of the house]} The equestrian statue that used to stand on the pedestal over there has been removed . It was an anachronism , " [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} commented , obscurely . "_{[493-cavaliere parrochetti]} There is some talk of replacing it by a marble shaft commemorative of Separation , with angels of peace at the four corners , and bronze Justice holding an even balance , all gilt , on the top . [Cavaliere Parrochetti]_{493-cavaliere parrochetti} was asked to make a design , which [you]_4734-you can see framed under glass in [the Municipal Sala]_{222-the municipal sala} . Names are to be engraved all round the base . Well ! [They]_4735-they could do no better than begin with the name of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [He]_{4725-a familiar of the house} has done for Separation as much as [anybody else]_{8892-anybody else} , and , " added [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , "_{[4725-a familiar of the house]} has got less than many others by it - when it comes to that . " [He]_{4725-a familiar of the house} dropped on to a stone seat under a tree , and tapped invitingly at the place by [his]_{4725-a familiar of the house} side . "_{[4725-a familiar of the house]} [He]_{4725-a familiar of the house} carried to [Barrios]_374-barrios the letters from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco which decided [the General]_{5924-the general} to abandon [Cayta]_23-cayta for a time , and come back to [our]_4732-us help here by [sea]_695-sea . [The transports]_{4739-the transports} were still in [harbour]_8220-harbour fortunately . [Sir]_5644-sir , [I]_0-i did not even know that [[my]_0-i Capataz de [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz}]_{4742-my capataz de cargadores} was alive . [I]_0-i had no idea . It was [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} who came upon [him]_{4725-a familiar of the house} , by chance , in [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} , evacuated an hour or two before by [the wretched Sotillo]_442-sotillo . [I]_0-i was never told ; never given a hint , nothing - as if [I]_0-i were unworthy of confidence . [Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} arranged it all . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} went to [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , and got admission to [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , who , for the sake of [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} as much as for anything else , consented to let an engine make a dash down the line , one hundred and eighty miles , with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo aboard . It was the only way to get [him]_{249-dr. monygham} off . In [the Construction Camp]_{7150-the construction camp} at [the railhead]_{8307-the railhead} , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} obtained a horse , arms , some clothing , and started alone on that marvellous ride - four hundred miles in six days , through [a disturbed country]_{4748-a disturbed country} , ending by the feat of passing through [the Monterist lines outside [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{4749-the monterist lines outside cayta} . The history of [that ride]_{4750-that ride} , [sir]_5644-sir , would make a most exciting book . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} carried all [our]_4752-our lives in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} pocket . Devotion , courage , fidelity , intelligence were not enough . Of course , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} was perfectly fearless and incorruptible . But [a man was wanted that would know how to succeed]_{4753-a man was wanted that would know how to succeed} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} was [that man]_{614-that man} , [sir]_5644-sir . On the fifth of May , being practically a prisoner in [the Harbour Office of [[my]_0-i Company]_{8956-my company}]_{4756-the harbour office of my company} , [I]_0-i suddenly heard the whistle of an engine in [the railway yards]_{939-the railway yards} , a quarter of a mile away . [I]_0-i could not believe [my]_0-i ears . [I]_0-i made one jump on to [the balcony]_{7825-the balcony} , and beheld [a locomotive]_{7715-a locomotive} under a great head of steam run out of [the yard]_{7724-the yard} gates , screeching like mad , enveloped in a white cloud , and then , just abreast of [old Viola 's inn]_{4762-old viola 's inn} , check almost to a standstill . [I]_0-i made out , [sir]_5644-sir , [a man]_{771-a man} - [I]_0-i could n't tell who - dash out of the [Albergo d'ltalia Una]_{133-the albergo d'ltalia una} , climb into [the cab]_{4765-the cab} , and then , [sir]_5644-sir , that engine seemed positively to leap clear of [the house]_{969-the house} , and was gone in the twinkling of an eye . As [you]_5644-sir blow a candle out , [sir]_5644-sir ! There was [a first - rate driver]_{4769-a first - rate driver} on the foot - plate , [sir]_5644-sir , [I]_0-i can tell [you]_5644-sir . [They]_4771-they were fired heavily upon by [the National Guards in [Rincon]_88-rincon]_{4772-the national guards in rincon} and one other place . Fortunately the line had not been torn up . In four hours [they]_4771-they reached [the Construction Camp]_{7150-the construction camp} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had [his]_251-nostromo start . . . . The rest [you]_5644-sir know . [You]_5644-sir 've got only to look round [you]_5644-sir . There are people on this [Alameda]_{64-the alameda} that ride in [[their]_4774-their carriages]_{4775-their carriages} , or even are alive at all to - day , because years ago [I]_0-i engaged [a runaway Italian sailor for a foreman of [[our]_4777-our wharf]_{4778-our wharf}]_{4776-a runaway italian sailor for a foreman of our wharf} simply on the strength of [his]_{4776-a runaway italian sailor for a foreman of our wharf} looks . And that 's a fact . [You]_5644-sir ca n't get over it , [sir]_5644-sir . On the seventeenth of May , just twelve days after [I]_0-i saw [the man from [the Casa Viola]_{5850-the casa viola}]_{4780-the man from the casa viola} get on the engine , and wondered what it meant , [[Barrios]_374-barrios 's transports]_{4782-barrios 's transports} were entering [this harbour]_{9100-this harbour} , and [the ' Treasure House of [the World]_{224-the world}]_{4696-the ' treasure house of the world} , ' as [The Times man]_{4785-the times man} calls [Sulaco]_475-sulaco in [his]_{4785-the times man} book , was saved intact for civilization - for a great future , [sir]_5644-sir . [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} , with [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} on the west , and [the San Tome miners pressing on the land gate]_{4787-the san tome miners pressing on the land gate} , was not able to oppose the landing . [He]_{460-pedrito montero} had been sending messages to [Sotillo]_442-sotillo for a week to join [him]_{460-pedrito montero} . Had [Sotillo]_442-sotillo done so there would have been massacres and proscription that would have left [no man]_{779-no man} or [woman of position]_{4789-woman of position} alive . But that 's where [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} comes in . [Sotillo]_442-sotillo , blind and deaf to everything , stuck on board [[his]_442-sotillo steamer]_{4790-his steamer} watching the dragging for silver , which [he]_442-sotillo believed to be sunk at [the bottom of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{4791-the bottom of the harbour} . [They]_4793-they say that for the last three days [he]_442-sotillo was out of [his]_442-sotillo mind raving and foaming with disappointment at getting nothing , flying about [the deck]_{4794-the deck} , and yelling curses at [the boats]_{4795-the boats} with the drags , ordering [them]_{4795-the boats} in , and then suddenly stamping [his]_442-sotillo foot and crying out , ' And yet it is there ! [I]_0-i see it ! [I]_0-i feel it ! ' " [He]_442-sotillo was preparing to hang [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} whom [he]_442-sotillo had on board at the end of the after - derrick , when [the first of [Barrios]_374-barrios 's transports]_{10487-the first of barrios 's transports} , one of [[our]_10488-our own ships]_{10489-our own ships} at that , steamed right in , and ranging close alongside opened a small - arm fire without as much preliminaries as a hail . It was the completest surprise in [the world]_{525-the world} , [sir]_5644-sir . [They]_4793-they were too astounded at first to bolt below . [Men]_552-men were falling right and left like ninepins . It 's a miracle that [Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , standing on the after - hatch with the rope already round [his]_{249-dr. monygham} neck , escaped being riddled through and through like a sieve . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} told [me]_442-sotillo since that [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had given [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} up for lost , and kept on yelling with all the strength of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} lungs : ' Hoist a white flag ! Hoist a white flag ! ' Suddenly [an old major of the Esmeralda regiment]_{10493-an old major of the esmeralda regiment} , standing by , unsheathed [his]_{10493-an old major of the esmeralda regiment} sword with a shriek : ' Die , [perjured traitor]_{10494-perjured traitor} ! ' and ran [Sotillo]_442-sotillo clean through the body , just before [he]_{10493-an old major of the esmeralda regiment} fell [himself]_{10493-an old major of the esmeralda regiment} shot through the head . "_{[442-sotillo]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} stopped for a while . " Begad , [sir]_5644-sir ! [I]_4796-i could spin [you]_5644-sir a yarn for hours . But it 's time [we]_10496-our started off to [Rincon]_88-rincon . It would not do for [you]_5644-sir to pass through [Sulaco]_5-sulaco and not see the lights of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , a whole mountain ablaze like [a lighted palace above [the dark Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{10498-a lighted palace above the dark campo} . It 's [a fashionable drive]_{10499-a fashionable drive} . . . . But let [me]_4796-i tell [you]_5644-sir one little anecdote , [sir]_5644-sir ; just to show [you]_5644-sir . A fortnight or more later , when [Barrios]_374-barrios , declared [Generalissimo]_{10501-generalissimo} , was gone in pursuit of [Pedrito]_{460-pedrito montero} away south , when [the Provisional Junta]_{10502-the provisional junta} , with [Don Juste Lopez]_{389-don juste lopez} at its head , had promulgated the new Constitution , and [[our]_10496-our [Don Carlos Gould]_{298-don carlos}]_{10503-our don carlos gould} was packing up [his]_{298-don carlos} trunks bound on a mission to [San Francisco]_{75-san francisco} and [Washington]_{227-washington} [the United States]_{1091-the united states} , [sir]_5644-sir , were the first great power to recognize [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic} - a fortnight later , [I]_4796-i say , when [we]_10496-our were beginning to feel that [our]_10496-our heads were safe on [our]_10496-our shoulders , if [I]_4796-i may express [myself]_4796-i so , [a prominent man]_{10507-a prominent man} , [a large shipper by [our]_10496-our line]_{10508-a large shipper by our line} , came to see [me]_4796-i on business , and , says [he]_{10507-a prominent man} , the first thing : ' [I]_4796-i say , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , is [that fellow]_{2283-that fellow} ' meaning [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ' still [the Capataz of [[your]_{267-captain mitchell} Cargadores]_{10511-your cargadores}]_{10510-the capataz of your cargadores} or not ? ' ' What 's the matter ? ' says [I.]_4796-i ' Because , if [he]_{2283-that fellow} is , then [I]_4796-i do n't mind ; [I]_4796-i send and receive a good lot of cargo by [[your]_{267-captain mitchell} ships]_{10512-your ships} ; but [I]_4796-i have observed [him]_{2283-that fellow} several days loafing about [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , and just now [he]_{2283-that fellow} stopped [me]_4796-i as cool as [you]_{267-captain mitchell} please , with a request for a cigar . Now , [you]_{267-captain mitchell} know , [my]_4796-i cigars are rather special , and [I]_4796-i ca n't get them so easily as all that . ' ' [I]_4796-i hope [you]_{267-captain mitchell} stretched a point , ' [I]_4796-i said , very gently . ' Why , yes . But it 's a confounded nuisance . [The fellow]_{537-the fellow} 's everlastingly cadging for smokes . ' [Sir]_5644-sir , [I]_4796-i turned [my]_4796-i eyes away , and then asked , ' Were n't [you]_{267-captain mitchell} [one of [the prisoners in [the Cabildo]_{7949-the cabildo}]_{10517-the prisoners in the cabildo}]_{10516-one of the prisoners in the cabildo} ? ' ' [You]_4796-i know very well [I]_4796-i was , and in chains , too , ' says [he]_4796-i . ' And under a fine of fifteen thousand dollars ? ' [He]_{2283-that fellow} coloured , [sir]_5644-sir , because it got about that [he]_{2283-that fellow} fainted from fright when [they]_10520-they came to arrest [him]_{2283-that fellow} , and then behaved before [Fuentes]_{470-senor fuentes} in a manner to make [the very policianos]_{10521-the very policianos} , who had dragged [him]_{2283-that fellow} there by the hair of [his]_{2283-that fellow} head , smile at [his]_{2283-that fellow} cringing . ' Yes , ' [he]_4796-i says , in a sort of shy way . ' Why ? ' ' Oh , nothing . [You]_4796-i stood to lose a tidy bit , ' says [I]_4796-i , ' even if [you]_4796-i saved [your]_4796-i life . . . . But what can [I]_4796-i do for [you]_4796-i ? ' [He]_4796-i never even saw the point . Not [he]_4796-i . And that 's how [the world]_{525-the world} wags , [sir]_5644-sir . "_[4796-i] [He]_4796-i rose a little stiffly , and the drive to [Rincon]_88-rincon would be taken with only one philosophical remark , uttered by [the merciless cicerone]_{4797-the merciless cicerone} , with [his]_4796-i eyes fixed upon the lights of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} , that seemed suspended in the dark night between [earth and heaven]_{4798-earth and heaven} . " A great power , this , for good and evil , [sir]_5644-sir . A great power . "_[4796-i] And the dinner of [the Mirliflores]_{499-the mirliflores} would be eaten , excellent as to cooking , and leaving upon [the traveller]_{4799-the traveller} 's mind an impression that there were in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco [many pleasant , able young men]_{4800-many pleasant , able young men} with salaries apparently too large for [their]_{4800-many pleasant , able young men} discretion , and amongst [them]_{4800-many pleasant , able young men} a few , mostly [Anglo - Saxon]_{585-anglo - saxon} , skilled in the art of , as the saying is , " taking a rise "_{[585-anglo - saxon]} out of [[his]_4796-i kind host]_{4802-his kind host} . With a rapid , jingling drive to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} in [a two - wheeled machine]_{4804-a two - wheeled machine} which [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} called a curricle behind [a fleet and scraggy mule]_{4805-a fleet and scraggy mule} beaten all the time by [an obviously Neapolitan driver]_{4806-an obviously neapolitan driver} , the cycle would be nearly closed before [the lighted - up offices of [the O. S. N. Company]_{10430-the o. s. n. company}]_{4807-the lighted - up offices of the o. s. n. company} , remaining open so late because of [the steamer]_{7633-the steamer} . Nearly - but not quite . " Ten o'clock . [[Your]_{902-the superintendent} ship]_{770-your ship} wo n't be ready to leave till half - past twelve , if by then . Come in for a brandy - and - soda and one more cigar . "_{[902-the superintendent]} And in [[the superintendent]_{902-the superintendent} 's private room]_{4811-the superintendent 's private room} [the privileged passenger by [the Ceres]_{326-the ceres}]_{4812-the privileged passenger by the ceres} , or [Juno]_{53-the juno} , or [Pallas]_500-pallas , stunned and as it were annihilated mentally by a sudden surfeit of sights , sounds , names , facts , and complicated information imperfectly apprehended , would listen like [a tired child to a fairy tale]_{4813-a tired child to a fairy tale} ; would hear a voice , familiar and surprising in its pompousness , tell [him]_{902-the superintendent} , as if from [another world]_{4814-another world} , how there was " in [this very harbour]_{10526-this very harbour} "_{[902-the superintendent]} an international naval demonstration , which put an end to the [Costaguana]_8-costaguana - Sulaco War . How [the United States cruiser , [Powhattan]_{230-powhattan}]_{4815-the united states cruiser , powhattan} , was the first to salute the Occidental flag - white , with a wreath of green laurel in the middle encircling a yellow amarilla flower . Would hear how [General Montero]_304-montero , in less than a month after proclaiming [himself]_304-montero [Emperor of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{4816-emperor of costaguana} , was shot dead during a solemn and public distribution of orders and crosses by [a young artillery officer]_{4817-a young artillery officer} , [the brother of [[his]_304-montero then mistress]_{4819-his then mistress}]_{4818-the brother of his then mistress} . " [The abominable Pedrito]_{10527-the abominable pedrito} , [sir]_5644-sir , fled [the country]_{567-the country} , "_{[4818-the brother of his then mistress]} the voice would say . And it would continue : " [A captain of [one of [our]_10532-our ships]_{10531-one of our ships}]_{10530-a captain of one of our ships} told [me]_{4818-the brother of his then mistress} lately that [he]_{10530-a captain of one of our ships} recognized [Pedrito the Guerrillero]_{501-pedrito the guerrillero} , arrayed in purple slippers and a velvet smoking - cap with a gold tassel , keeping [a disorderly house in one of [the southern ports]_{10534-the southern ports}]_{10533-a disorderly house in one of the southern ports} . "_{[4818-the brother of his then mistress]} " [Abominable Pedrito]_{502-abominable pedrito} ! Who the devil was [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} ? "_{[304-montero]} would wonder the distinguished bird of passage hovering on the confines of waking and sleep with resolutely open eyes and a faint but amiable curl upon [his]_304-montero lips , from between which stuck out the eighteenth or twentieth cigar of that memorable day . " [He]_{502-abominable pedrito} appeared to [me]_{267-captain mitchell} in [this very room]_{8884-this very room} like a haunting ghost , [sir]_5644-sir "_{[267-captain mitchell]} - [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was talking of [his]_{267-captain mitchell} Nostromo with true warmth of feeling and a touch of wistful pride . " [You]_5644-sir may imagine , [sir]_5644-sir , what an effect it produced on [me]_4820-i . [He]_{502-abominable pedrito} had come round by [sea]_695-sea with [Barrios]_374-barrios , of course . And the first thing [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} told [me]_4820-i after [I]_4820-i became fit to hear [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} was that [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} had picked up the lighter 's boat floating in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} ! [He]_{502-abominable pedrito} seemed quite overcome by the circumstance . And a remarkable enough circumstance it was , when [you]_5644-sir remember that it was then sixteen days since the sinking of the silver . At once [I]_4820-i could see [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} was [another man]_{10540-another man} . [He]_{502-abominable pedrito} stared at the wall , [sir]_5644-sir , as if there had been a spider or something running about there . The loss of the silver preyed on [his]_{502-abominable pedrito} mind . The first thing [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} asked [me]_4820-i about was whether [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia had heard yet of [Decoud]_404-decoud 's death . [His]_{502-abominable pedrito} voice trembled . [I]_4820-i had to tell [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} that [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia , as a matter of fact , was not back in [town]_5824-town yet . [Poor girl]_{10543-poor girl} ! And just as [I]_4820-i was making ready to ask [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} a thousand questions , with a sudden , ' Pardon [me]_4820-i , [senor]_1479-senor , ' [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} cleared out of [the office]_{6472-the office} altogether . [I]_4820-i did not see [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} again for three days . [I]_4820-i was terribly busy , [you]_1479-senor know . It seems that [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} wandered about in and out of [the town]_{877-the town} , and on two nights turned up to sleep in [the baracoons of [the railway people]_{6117-the railway people}]_{10547-the baracoons of the railway people} . [He]_{502-abominable pedrito} seemed absolutely indifferent to what went on . [I]_4820-i asked [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , ' When are [you]_{502-abominable pedrito} going to take hold again , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ? There will be plenty of work for [the Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} presently . ' "_[4820-i] ' [Senor]_404-decoud , ' says [he]_4820-i , looking at [me]_0-i in a slow , inquisitive manner , ' would it surprise [you]_0-i to hear that [I]_0-i am too tired to work just yet ? And what work could [I]_0-i do now ? How can [I]_0-i look [[my]_0-i Cargadores]_{8618-my cargadores} in the face after losing a lighter ? ' " [I]_4820-i begged [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} not to think any more about the silver , and [he]_{502-abominable pedrito} smiled . A smile that went to [my]_4820-i heart , [sir]_5644-sir . ' It was no mistake , ' [I]_4820-i told [him]_{502-abominable pedrito} . ' It was a fatality . A thing that could not be helped . ' ' Si , [si]_8388-si ! "_[4820-i] [he]_4820-i said , and turned away . [I]_0-i thought it best to leave [him]_4820-i alone for a bit to get over it . [Sir]_5644-sir , it took [him]_4820-i years really , to get over it . [I]_0-i was present at [his]_4820-i interview with [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} . [I]_0-i must say that [Gould]_{298-don carlos} is rather [a cold man]_{4823-a cold man} . [He]_4820-i had to keep a tight hand on [his]_4820-i feelings , dealing with [thieves]_5681-thieves and [rascals]_4825-rascals , in constant danger of ruin for [himself]_4820-i and [wife]_2753-wife for so many years , that it had become a second nature . [They]_4827-they looked at [each other]_{5796-each other} for a long time . [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos} asked what [he]_4820-i could do for [him]_4820-i , in [his]_4820-i quiet , reserved way . " ' [My]_4820-i name is known from [one end of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{10552-one end of sulaco} to the other , ' [he]_4820-i said , as quiet as the other . ' What more can [you]_{298-don carlos} do for [me]_4820-i ? ' That was all that passed on that occasion . Later , however , there was [a very fine coasting schooner]_{10553-a very fine coasting schooner} for sale , and [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} and [I]_4820-i put [our]_10554-our heads together to get [her]_{10553-a very fine coasting schooner} bought and presented to [him]_4820-i . It was done , but [he]_4820-i paid all the price back within the next three years . Business was booming all along [this seaboard]_{10555-this seaboard} , [sir]_5644-sir . Moreover , [that man]_{614-that man} always succeeded in everything except in saving the silver . [Poor Dona Antonia]_380-antonia , fresh from [her]_{248-mrs. gould} terrible experiences in [the woods of [Los Hatos]_{186-los hatos}]_{3743-the woods of los hatos} , had an interview with [him]_4820-i , too . Wanted to hear about [Decoud]_404-decoud : what [they]_10559-they said , what [they]_10559-they did , what [they]_10559-they thought up to the last on that fatal night . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} told [me]_4820-i [his]_4820-i manner was perfect for quietness and sympathy . [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia burst into tears only when [he]_4820-i told [her]_256-antonia how [Decoud]_404-decoud had happened to say that [his]_404-decoud plan would be a glorious success . . . . And there 's no doubt , [sir]_5644-sir , that it is . [It]_10561-it is a success . "_[4820-i] The cycle was about to close at last . And while [the privileged passenger]_{4829-the privileged passenger} , shivering with the pleasant anticipations of [his]_{4829-the privileged passenger} berth , forgot to ask [himself]_{4829-the privileged passenger} , " What on earth [Decoud]_404-decoud 's plan could be ? "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} was saying , " Sorry [we]_10562-we must part so soon . [Your]_{4829-the privileged passenger} intelligent interest made this a pleasant day to [me]_{267-captain mitchell} . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} shall see [you]_{4829-the privileged passenger} now on board . [You]_{4829-the privileged passenger} had a glimpse of [the ' Treasure House of [the World]_{224-the world}]_{4696-the ' treasure house of the world} . ' A very good name that . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} And [the coxswain]_{4830-the coxswain} 's voice at the door , announcing that the gig was ready , closed the cycle . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had , indeed , found [the lighter 's boat , which [he]_251-nostromo had left on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} with [Decoud]_404-decoud]_{4831-the lighter 's boat , which he had left on the great isabel with decoud} , floating empty far out in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . [He]_251-nostromo was then on [the bridge of [the first of [Barrios]_374-barrios 's transports]_{10487-the first of barrios 's transports}]_{4833-the bridge of the first of barrios 's transports} , and within an hour 's steaming from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Barrios]_374-barrios , always delighted with a feat of daring and a good judge of courage , had taken a great liking to [the Capataz]_251-nostromo . During the passage round [the coast]_{788-the coast} [the General]_{5924-the general} kept [Nostromo]_251-nostromo near [[his]_{5924-the general} person]_{4837-his person} , addressing [him]_251-nostromo frequently in that abrupt and boisterous manner which was the sign of [his]_{5924-the general} high favour . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's eyes were the first to catch , broad on the bow , the tiny , elusive dark speck , which , alone with the forms of the Three Isabels right ahead , appeared on the flat , shimmering emptiness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . There are times when no fact should be neglected as insignificant ; [a small boat so far from [the land]_{691-the land}]_{4839-a small boat so far from the land} might have had some meaning worth finding out . At a nod of consent from [Barrios]_373-barrios [the transport]_{2970-the transport} swept out of [her]_{2970-the transport} course , passing near enough to ascertain that [no one manned the little cockle - shell]_{4842-no one manned the little cockle - shell} . It was merely [a common small boat gone adrift with [her]_{2970-the transport} oars in [her]_{2970-the transport}]_{4843-a common small boat gone adrift with her oars in her} . But [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , to whose mind [Decoud]_404-decoud had been insistently present for days , had long before recognized with excitement [the dinghy of [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter}]_{4844-the dinghy of the lighter} . There could be no question of stopping to pick up that thing . Every minute of time was momentous with the lives and futures of [a whole town]_{4846-a whole town} . The head of [the leading ship]_{4847-the leading ship} , with [the General]_{5924-the general} on board , fell off to [her]_{2970-the transport} course . Behind [her]_{2970-the transport} , [the fleet of transports]_{4849-the fleet of transports} , scattered haphazard over a mile or so in the offing , like the finish of an ocean race , pressed on , all black and smoking on the western sky . " [Mi General]_{503-mi general} , "_{[251-nostromo]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's voice rang out loud , but quiet , from behind [a group of [officers]_{3012-officers}]_{4850-a group of officers} , " [I]_251-nostromo should like to save [that little boat]_{10564-that little boat} . [Por Dios]_{350-por dios} , [I]_251-nostromo know [her]_{10564-that little boat} . [She]_{10564-that little boat} belongs to [[my]_251-nostromo Company]_{8956-my company} . "_{[251-nostromo]} " And , [por Dios]_{350-por dios} , "_{[374-barrios]} guffawed [Barrios]_374-barrios , in a noisy , good - humoured voice , " [you]_{350-por dios} belong to [me]_374-barrios . [I]_374-barrios am going to make [you]_{350-por dios} [a captain of cavalry]_{10566-a captain of cavalry} directly [we]_10567-we get within sight of a horse again . "_{[374-barrios]} " [I]_251-nostromo can swim far better than [I]_251-nostromo can ride , [mi General]_{10568-mi general} , "_{[251-nostromo]} cried [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , pushing through to the rail with a set stare in [his]_251-nostromo eyes . " Let [me]_251-nostromo - - "_{[251-nostromo]} " Let [you]_{350-por dios} ? What [a conceited fellow that is]_{10569-a conceited fellow that is} , "_{[5924-the general]} bantered [the General]_{5924-the general} , jovially , without even looking at [him]_251-nostromo . " Let [him]_251-nostromo go ! Ha ! ha ! ha ! [He]_251-nostromo wants [me]_{5924-the general} to admit that [we]_10567-we can not take [Sulaco]_5-sulaco without [him]_251-nostromo ! Ha ! ha ! ha ! Would [you]_{350-por dios} like to swim off to [her]_5-sulaco , [[my]_{5924-the general} son]_{7103-my son} ? "_{[5924-the general]} A tremendous shout from one end of [the ship]_{5996-the ship} to the other stopped [his]_251-nostromo guffaw . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had leaped overboard ; and [his]_251-nostromo black head bobbed up far away already from [the ship]_{5996-the ship} . [The General]_{5924-the general} muttered an appalled " Cielo ! Sinner that [I]_{5924-the general} am ! "_{[5924-the general]} in a thunderstruck tone . One anxious glance was enough to show [him]_{5924-the general} that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was swimming with perfect ease ; and then [he]_{5924-the general} thundered terribly , " No ! no ! [We]_10571-we shall not stop to pick up [this impertinent fellow]_{10572-this impertinent fellow} . Let [him]_{10572-this impertinent fellow} drown - [that mad Capataz]_{10573-that mad capataz} . "_{[5924-the general]} Nothing short of [main force]_{4856-main force} would have kept [Nostromo]_251-nostromo from leaping overboard . [That empty boat]_{4857-that empty boat} , coming out to meet [him]_251-nostromo mysteriously , as if rowed by [an invisible spectre]_{4858-an invisible spectre} , exercised the fascination of some sign , of some warning , seemed to answer in a startling and enigmatic way the persistent thought of a treasure and of [a man]_{771-a man} 's fate . [He]_251-nostromo would have leaped if there had been death in that half - mile of water . [It]_4860-it was as smooth as [a pond]_{4861-a pond} , and for some reason sharks are unknown in [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} , though on the other side of [the Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala} the coastline swarms with [them]_4862-them . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo seized hold of the stern and blew with force . A queer , faint feeling had come over [him]_251-nostromo while [he]_251-nostromo swam . [He]_251-nostromo had got rid of [his]_251-nostromo boots and coat in [the water]_{838-the water} . [He]_251-nostromo hung on for a time , regaining [his]_251-nostromo breath . In the distance [the transports]_{4739-the transports} , more in a bunch now , held on straight for [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , with [their]_{4739-the transports} air of friendly contest , of nautical sport , of a regatta ; and the united smoke of [their]_{4739-the transports} funnels drove like a thin , sulphurous fogbank right over [his]_251-nostromo head . It was [his]_251-nostromo daring , [his]_251-nostromo courage , [his]_251-nostromo act that had set [these ships]_{4865-these ships} in motion upon [the sea]_{698-the sea} , hurrying on to save the lives and fortunes of [the Blancos]_{296-the blancos} , [the taskmasters of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{4867-the taskmasters of the people} ; to save [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} ; to save [the children]_{5777-the children} . With a vigorous and skilful effort [he]_251-nostromo clambered over the stern . [The very boat]_{3215-the very boat} ! No doubt of it ; no doubt whatever . It was [the dinghy of [the lighter No . 3]_{4873-the lighter no . 3}]_{4872-the dinghy of the lighter no . 3} - [the dinghy left with [Martin Decoud]_404-decoud on [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel}]_{4874-the dinghy left with martin decoud on the great isabel} so that [he]_251-nostromo should have some means to help [himself]_251-nostromo if nothing could be done for [him]_251-nostromo from [the shore]_{721-the shore} . And here [she]_4877-she had come out to meet [him]_251-nostromo empty and inexplicable . What had become of [Decoud]_404-decoud ? [The Capataz]_251-nostromo made a minute examination . [He]_251-nostromo looked for some scratch , for some mark , for some sign . All [he]_251-nostromo discovered was a brown stain on the gunwale abreast of the thwart . [He]_251-nostromo bent [his]_251-nostromo face over it and rubbed hard with [his]_251-nostromo finger . Then [he]_251-nostromo sat down in the stern sheets , passive , with [his]_251-nostromo knees close together and legs aslant . Streaming from head to foot , with [his]_251-nostromo hair and whiskers hanging lank and dripping and a lustreless stare fixed upon the bottom boards , [the Capataz of the [Sulaco Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores}]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} resembled a drowned corpse come up from the bottom to idle away the sunset hour in [a small boat]_{4879-a small boat} . The excitement of [his]_251-nostromo adventurous ride , the excitement of the return in time , of achievement , of success , all this excitement centred round the associated ideas of the great treasure and of [the only other man who knew of its existence]_{4880-the only other man who knew of its existence} , had departed from [him]_251-nostromo . To the very last moment [he]_251-nostromo had been cudgelling [his]_251-nostromo brains as to how [he]_251-nostromo could manage to visit [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} without loss of time and undetected . For the idea of secrecy had come to be connected with the treasure so closely that even to [Barrios]_374-barrios [himself]_374-barrios [he]_374-barrios had refrained from mentioning the existence of [Decoud]_404-decoud and of the silver on [the island]_{786-the island} . The letters [he]_374-barrios carried to [the General]_{5924-the general} , however , made brief mention of the loss of the lighter , as having its bearing upon the situation in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . In the circumstances , [the one - eyed tiger - slayer , scenting battle from afar]_{4883-the one - eyed tiger - slayer , scenting battle from afar} , had not wasted [his]_251-nostromo time in making inquiries from [the messenger]_{10137-the messenger} . In fact , [Barrios]_374-barrios , talking with [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , assumed that both [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud and [the ingots of [San Tome]_{65-san tome}]_{4885-the ingots of san tome} were lost together , and [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , not questioned directly , had kept silent , under the influence of some indefinable form of resentment and distrust . Let [Don Martin]_257-decoud speak of everything with [his]_257-decoud own lips - was what [he]_257-decoud told [himself]_257-decoud mentally . And now , with the means of gaining the Great Isabel thrown thus in [his]_257-decoud way at the earliest possible moment , [his]_257-decoud excitement had departed , as when the soul takes flight leaving the body inert upon [an earth]_{4886-an earth} [it]_4887-it knows no more . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo did not seem to know [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} . For a long time even [his]_251-nostromo eyelids did not flutter once upon the glazed emptiness of [his]_251-nostromo stare . Then slowly , without a limb having stirred , without a twitch of muscle or quiver of an eyelash , an expression , a living expression came upon the still features , deep thought crept into the empty stare - as if [an outcast soul]_{4889-an outcast soul} , a quiet , brooding soul , finding that untenanted body in its way , had come in stealthily to take possession . [The Capataz]_251-nostromo frowned : and in the immense stillness of [sea]_695-sea , [islands]_4891-islands , and [coast]_4892-coast , of cloud forms on the sky and trails of light upon [the water]_{838-the water} , the knitting of that brow had the emphasis of a powerful gesture . Nothing else budged for a long time ; then [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} shook [his]_{2385-the capataz} head and again surrendered [himself]_{2385-the capataz} to the universal repose of all visible things . Suddenly [he]_{2385-the capataz} seized the oars , and with one movement made the dinghy spin round , head - on to [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} . But before [he]_{2385-the capataz} began to pull [he]_{2385-the capataz} bent once more over the brown stain on the gunwale . " [I]_{2385-the capataz} know that thing , "_{[2385-the capataz]} [he]_{2385-the capataz} muttered to [himself]_{2385-the capataz} , with a sagacious jerk of the head . " That 's blood . "_{[2385-the capataz]} [His]_{2385-the capataz} stroke was long , vigorous , and steady . Now and then [he]_{2385-the capataz} looked over [his]_{2385-the capataz} shoulder at [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} , presenting [its]_{777-the great isabel} low cliff to [his]_{2385-the capataz} anxious gaze like an impenetrable face . At last the stem touched the strand . [He]_{2385-the capataz} flung rather than dragged [the boat]_{2809-the boat} up [the little beach]_{4897-the little beach} . At once , turning [his]_{2385-the capataz} back upon the sunset , [he]_{2385-the capataz} plunged with long strides into [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} , making the water of [the stream]_{6926-the stream} spurt and fly upwards at every step , as if spurning its shallow , clear , murmuring spirit with [his]_{2385-the capataz} feet . [He]_{2385-the capataz} wanted to save every moment of daylight . A mass of earth , grass , and smashed bushes had fallen down very naturally from above upon the cavity under the leaning tree . [Decoud]_257-decoud had attended to the concealment of the silver as instructed , using the spade with some intelligence . But [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's half - smile of approval changed into a scornful curl of the lip by the sight of the spade itself flung there in full view , as if in utter carelessness or sudden panic , giving away the whole thing . Ah ! [They]_4900-they were all alike in [their]_4900-they folly , [these hombres finos that invented laws and governments and barren tasks for [the people]_{605-the people}]_{4901-these hombres finos that invented laws and governments and barren tasks for the people} . [The Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} picked up the spade , and with the feel of the handle in [his]_{2385-the capataz} palm the desire of having a look at the horse - hide boxes of treasure came upon [him]_{2385-the capataz} suddenly . In a very few strokes [he]_{2385-the capataz} uncovered the edges and corners of several ; then , clearing away more earth , became aware that one of them had been slashed with a knife . [He]_{2385-the capataz} exclaimed at that discovery in a stifled voice , and dropped on [his]_{2385-the capataz} knees with a look of irrational apprehension over one shoulder , then over the other . The stiff hide had closed , and [he]_{2385-the capataz} hesitated before [he]_{2385-the capataz} pushed [his]_{2385-the capataz} hand through the long slit and felt the ingots inside . There they were . One , two , three . Yes , four gone . Taken away . [Four ingots]_{4904-four ingots} . But who ? [Decoud]_257-decoud ? [Nobody else]_{6445-nobody else} . And why ? For what purpose ? For what cursed fancy ? Let [him]_{2385-the capataz} explain . [Four ingots]_{4904-four ingots} carried off in [a boat]_{8450-a boat} , and - blood ! In the face of [the open gulf]_{4908-the open gulf} , the sun , clear , unclouded , unaltered , plunged into the waters in a grave and untroubled mystery of self - immolation consummated far from all mortal eyes , with an infinite majesty of silence and peace . Four ingots short ! - and blood ! [The Capataz]_251-nostromo got up slowly . " [He]_{2385-the capataz} might simply have cut [his]_{2385-the capataz} hand , "_{[2385-the capataz]} [he]_{2385-the capataz} muttered . " But , then - - "_{[2385-the capataz]} [He]_{2385-the capataz} sat down on [the soft earth]_{4909-the soft earth} , unresisting , as if [he]_{2385-the capataz} had been chained to the treasure , [his]_{2385-the capataz} drawn - up legs clasped in [his]_{2385-the capataz} hands with an air of hopeless submission , like [a slave set on guard]_{4910-a slave set on guard} . Once only [he]_{2385-the capataz} lifted [his]_{2385-the capataz} head smartly : the rattle of hot musketry fire had reached [his]_{2385-the capataz} ears , like pouring from on high a stream of dry peas upon a drum . After listening for a while , [he]_{2385-the capataz} said , half aloud - " [He]_{2385-the capataz} will never come back to explain . "_{[2385-the capataz]} And [he]_{2385-the capataz} lowered [his]_{2385-the capataz} head again . " Impossible ! "_{[2385-the capataz]} [he]_{2385-the capataz} muttered , gloomily . The sounds of firing died out . The loom of a great conflagration in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco flashed up red above [the coast]_{788-the coast} , played on the clouds at [the head of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{4912-the head of the gulf} , seemed to touch with a ruddy and sinister reflection the forms of [the Three Isabels]_{4914-the three isabels} . [He]_{2385-the capataz} never saw it , though [he]_{2385-the capataz} raised [his]_{2385-the capataz} head . " But , then , [I]_{2385-the capataz} can not know , "_{[2385-the capataz]} [he]_{2385-the capataz} pronounced , distinctly , and remained silent and staring for hours . [He]_{2385-the capataz} could not know . [Nobody]_976-nobody was to know . As might have been supposed , the end of [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud never became a subject of speculation for [any one except [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{4916-any one except nostromo} . Had the truth of the facts been known , there would always have remained the question . Why ? Whereas the version of [his]_{2385-the capataz} death at [the sinking of [the lighter]_{2862-the lighter}]_{4917-the sinking of the lighter} had no uncertainty of motive . [The young apostle of [Separation]_{233-separation}]_{4919-the young apostle of separation} had died striving for [his]_{2385-the capataz} idea by an ever - lamented accident . But the truth was that [he]_{2385-the capataz} died from solitude , the enemy known but to few on [this earth]_{7870-this earth} , and whom only the simplest of [us]_4921-us are fit to withstand . [The brilliant Costaguanero of the boulevards]_{4922-the brilliant costaguanero of the boulevards} had died from solitude and want of faith in [himself]_{2385-the capataz} and [others]_5859-others . For some good and valid reasons beyond mere human comprehension , the sea - birds of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} shun [the Isabels]_{260-the isabels} . [The rocky head of [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{4925-the rocky head of azuera} is [[their]_4926-their haunt , whose stony levels and chasms resound with their wild and tumultuous clamour as if [they]_4926-their were for ever quarrelling over the legendary treasure]_{4927-their haunt , whose stony levels and chasms resound with their wild and tumultuous clamour as if they were for ever quarrelling over the legendary treasure} . At the end of [his]_{2385-the capataz} first day on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} , [Decoud]_257-decoud , turning in [his]_{2385-the capataz} lair of coarse grass , under the shade of a tree , said to [himself]_257-decoud - " [I]_257-decoud have not seen as much as one single bird all day . "_[257-decoud] And [he]_{2385-the capataz} had not heard a sound , either , all day but that one now of [his]_{2385-the capataz} own muttering voice . It had been a day of absolute silence - the first [he]_{2385-the capataz} had known in [his]_{2385-the capataz} life . And [he]_{2385-the capataz} had not slept a wink . Not for all these wakeful nights and the days of fighting , planning , talking ; not for all that last night of danger and hard physical toil upon [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} , had [he]_{2385-the capataz} been able to close [his]_{2385-the capataz} eyes for a moment . And yet from sunrise to sunset [he]_{2385-the capataz} had been lying prone on the ground , either on [his]_{2385-the capataz} back or on [his]_{2385-the capataz} face . [He]_{2385-the capataz} stretched [himself]_{2385-the capataz} , and with slow steps descended into [the gully]_{4929-the gully} to spend the night by the side of the silver . If [Nostromo]_251-nostromo returned - as [he]_{2385-the capataz} might have done at any moment - it was there that [he]_{2385-the capataz} would look first ; and night would , of course , be the proper time for an attempt to communicate . [He]_{2385-the capataz} remembered with profound indifference that [he]_{2385-the capataz} had not eaten anything yet since [he]_{2385-the capataz} had been left alone on [the island]_{786-the island} . [He]_{2385-the capataz} spent the night open - eyed , and when the day broke [he]_{2385-the capataz} ate something with the same indifference . The brilliant " [Son Decoud]_504-decoud , "_{[4931-the spoiled darling of the family]} [the spoiled darling of [the family]_{6382-the family}]_{4931-the spoiled darling of the family} , [the lover of [Antonia]_256-antonia and [journalist of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{4934-journalist of sulaco}]_{4933-the lover of antonia and journalist of sulaco} , was not fit to grapple with [himself]_{2385-the capataz} single - handed . Solitude from mere outward condition of existence becomes very swiftly a state of soul in which the affectations of irony and scepticism have no place . It takes possession of the mind , and drives forth the thought into the exile of utter unbelief . After three days of waiting for the sight of some human face , [Decoud]_504-decoud caught [himself]_504-decoud entertaining a doubt of [his]_504-decoud own individuality . It had merged into [the world of cloud and water]_{4935-the world of cloud and water} , of natural forces and forms of nature . In [our]_4936-we activity alone do [we]_4936-we find the sustaining illusion of an independent existence as against the whole scheme of things of which [we]_4936-we form a helpless part . [Decoud]_504-decoud lost all belief in the reality of [his]_504-decoud action past and to come . On the fifth day an immense melancholy descended upon [him]_504-decoud palpably . [He]_504-decoud resolved not to give [himself]_504-decoud up to [these people in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{4937-these people in sulaco} , who had beset [him]_504-decoud , unreal and terrible , like [jibbering and obscene spectres]_{4938-jibbering and obscene spectres} . [He]_504-decoud saw [himself]_504-decoud struggling feebly in [their]_{4937-these people in sulaco} midst , and [Antonia]_256-antonia , gigantic and lovely like an allegorical statue , looking on with scornful eyes at [his]_504-decoud weakness . [Not a living being , not a speck of distant sail]_{4939-not a living being , not a speck of distant sail} , appeared within the range of [his]_504-decoud vision ; and , as if to escape from this solitude , [he]_504-decoud absorbed [himself]_504-decoud in [his]_504-decoud melancholy . The vague consciousness of a misdirected life given up to impulses whose memory left a bitter taste in [his]_504-decoud mouth was the first moral sentiment of [his]_504-decoud manhood . But at the same time [he]_504-decoud felt no remorse . What should [he]_504-decoud regret ? [He]_504-decoud had recognized no other virtue than intelligence , and had erected passions into duties . Both [his]_504-decoud intelligence and [his]_504-decoud passion were swallowed up easily in this great unbroken solitude of waiting without faith . Sleeplessness had robbed [his]_504-decoud will of all energy , for [he]_504-decoud had not slept seven hours in the seven days . [His]_504-decoud sadness was the sadness of a sceptical mind . [He]_504-decoud beheld [the universe]_{1826-the universe} as a succession of incomprehensible images . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo was dead . Everything had failed ignominiously . [He]_504-decoud no longer dared to think of [Antonia]_256-antonia . [She]_256-antonia had not survived . But if [she]_256-antonia survived [he]_504-decoud could not face [her]_256-antonia . And all exertion seemed senseless . On the tenth day , after a night spent without even dozing off once it had occurred to [him]_504-decoud that [Antonia]_256-antonia could not possibly have ever loved a being so impalpable as [himself]_504-decoud , the solitude appeared like a great void , and the silence of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} like a tense , thin cord to which [he]_504-decoud hung suspended by both hands , without fear , without surprise , without any sort of emotion whatever . Only towards the evening , in the comparative relief of coolness , [he]_504-decoud began to wish that this cord would snap . [He]_504-decoud imagined it snapping with a report as of a pistol - a sharp , full crack . And that would be the end of [him]_504-decoud . [He]_504-decoud contemplated that eventuality with pleasure , because [he]_504-decoud dreaded the sleepless nights in which the silence , remaining unbroken in the shape of a cord to which [he]_504-decoud hung with both hands , vibrated with senseless phrases , always the same but utterly incomprehensible , about Nostromo , [Antonia]_256-antonia , Barrios , and proclamations mingled into an ironical and senseless buzzing . In the daytime [he]_504-decoud could look at the silence like a still cord stretched to breaking - point , with [his]_504-decoud life , [his]_504-decoud vain life , suspended to it like a weight . " [I]_504-decoud wonder whether [I]_504-decoud would hear it snap before [I]_504-decoud fell , "_[504-decoud] [he]_504-decoud asked [himself]_504-decoud . The sun was two hours above the horizon when [he]_504-decoud got up , gaunt , dirty , white - faced , and looked at it with [his]_504-decoud red - rimmed eyes . [His]_504-decoud limbs obeyed [him]_504-decoud slowly , as if full of lead , yet without tremor ; and the effect of that physical condition gave to [his]_504-decoud movements an unhesitating , deliberate dignity . [He]_504-decoud acted as if accomplishing some sort of rite . [He]_504-decoud descended into [the gully]_{4929-the gully} ; for the fascination of all that silver , with its potential power , survived alone outside of [himself]_504-decoud . [He]_504-decoud picked up the belt with the revolver , that was lying there , and buckled it round [his]_504-decoud waist . The cord of silence could never snap on [the island]_{786-the island} . It must let [him]_504-decoud fall and sink into [the sea]_{698-the sea} , [he]_504-decoud thought . And sink ! [He]_504-decoud was looking at the loose earth covering the treasure . In [the sea]_{698-the sea} ! [His]_504-decoud aspect was that of [a somnambulist]_{4946-a somnambulist} . [He]_504-decoud lowered [himself]_504-decoud down on [his]_504-decoud knees slowly and went on grubbing with [his]_504-decoud fingers with industrious patience till [he]_504-decoud uncovered one of the boxes . Without a pause , as if doing some work done many times before , [he]_504-decoud slit it open and took four ingots , which [he]_504-decoud put in [his]_504-decoud pockets . [He]_504-decoud covered up the exposed box again and step by step came out of [the gully]_{4929-the gully} . The bushes closed after [him]_504-decoud with a swish . It was on the third day of [his]_504-decoud solitude that [he]_504-decoud had dragged [the dinghy]_{4948-the dinghy} near the water with an idea of rowing away somewhere , but had desisted partly at the whisper of lingering hope that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo would return , partly from conviction of utter uselessness of all effort . Now [she]_4949-she wanted only a slight shove to be set afloat . [He]_504-decoud had eaten a little every day after the first , and had some muscular strength left yet . Taking up the oars slowly , [he]_504-decoud pulled away from [the cliff of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{4950-the cliff of the great isabel} , that stood behind [him]_504-decoud warm with sunshine , as if with the heat of life , bathed in a rich light from head to foot as if in a radiance of hope and joy . [He]_504-decoud pulled straight towards the setting sun . When [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} had grown dark , [he]_504-decoud ceased rowing and flung the sculls in . The hollow clatter they made in falling was the loudest noise [he]_504-decoud had ever heard in [his]_504-decoud life . It was a revelation . It seemed to recall [him]_504-decoud from far away , Actually the thought , " Perhaps [I]_504-decoud may sleep to - night , "_[504-decoud] passed through [his]_504-decoud mind . But [he]_504-decoud did not believe it . [He]_504-decoud believed in nothing ; and [he]_504-decoud remained sitting on the thwart . The dawn from behind [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} put a gleam into [his]_504-decoud unwinking eyes . After a clear daybreak the sun appeared splendidly above [the peaks of [the range]_{5829-the range}]_{4953-the peaks of the range} . [The great gulf]_{9824-the great gulf} burst into a glitter all around [the boat]_{2809-the boat} ; and in this glory of merciless solitude the silence appeared again before [him]_504-decoud , stretched taut like a dark , thin string . [His]_504-decoud eyes looked at it while , without haste , [he]_504-decoud shifted [his]_504-decoud seat from [the thwart]_{4957-the thwart} to the gunwale . [They]_4958-they looked at it fixedly , while [his]_504-decoud hand , feeling about [his]_504-decoud waist , unbuttoned the flap of the leather case , drew the revolver , cocked it , brought it forward pointing at [his]_504-decoud breast , pulled the trigger , and , with convulsive force , sent the still - smoking weapon hurtling through the air . [His]_504-decoud eyes looked at it while [he]_504-decoud fell forward and hung with [his]_504-decoud breast on the gunwale and the fingers of [his]_504-decoud right hand hooked under the thwart . [They]_4958-they looked - - " It is done , "_[504-decoud] [he]_504-decoud stammered out , in a sudden flow of blood . [His]_504-decoud last thought was : " [I]_504-decoud wonder how that [Capataz]_251-nostromo died . "_[504-decoud] The stiffness of the fingers relaxed , and [the lover of [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia]_{4959-the lover of antonia avellanos} rolled overboard without having heard the cord of silence snap in the solitude of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} , whose glittering surface remained untroubled by the fall of [his]_504-decoud body . [A victim of the disillusioned weariness which is the retribution meted out to intellectual audacity]_{4960-a victim of the disillusioned weariness which is the retribution meted out to intellectual audacity} , [the brilliant Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud , weighted by the bars of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} silver , disappeared without a trace , swallowed up in the immense indifference of things . [[His]_257-decoud sleepless , crouching figure]_{4961-his sleepless , crouching figure} was gone from the side of the San Tome silver ; and for a time the spirits of good and evil that hover near [every concealed treasure of [the earth]_{617-the earth}]_{4962-every concealed treasure of the earth} might have thought that [this one]_{1898-this one} had been forgotten by [all mankind]_{4965-all mankind} . Then , after a few days , another form appeared striding away from the setting sun to sit motionless and awake in [the narrow black gully]_{4966-the narrow black gully} all through the night , in nearly the same pose , in the same place in which had sat [that other sleepless man who had gone away for ever so quietly in [a small boat]_{4879-a small boat} , about the time of sunset]_{4967-that other sleepless man who had gone away for ever so quietly in a small boat , about the time of sunset} . And [the spirits of good and evil]_{4969-the spirits of good and evil} that hover about [a forbidden treasure]_{4970-a forbidden treasure} understood well that the silver of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} was provided now with [a faithful and lifelong slave]_{4971-a faithful and lifelong slave} . The magnificent [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , victim of the disenchanted vanity which is the reward of audacious action , sat in the weary pose of [a hunted outcast]_{4972-a hunted outcast} through a night of sleeplessness as tormenting as any known to [Decoud]_257-decoud , [[his]_257-decoud companion in the most desperate affair of [his]_257-decoud life]_{4973-his companion in the most desperate affair of his life} . And [he]_257-decoud wondered how [Decoud]_257-decoud had died . But [he]_257-decoud knew the part [he]_257-decoud had played [himself]_257-decoud . First [a woman]_{643-a woman} , then [a man]_{771-a man} , abandoned [both]_9984-both in [their]_9984-both last extremity , for the sake of this accursed treasure . It was paid for by [a soul lost and by a vanished life]_{4977-a soul lost and by a vanished life} . The blank stillness of awe was succeeded by a gust of immense pride . There was no one in [the world]_{525-the world} but [Gian ' Battista Fidanza]_{275-gian ' battista} , [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , [the incorruptible and faithful Nostromo]_{4979-the incorruptible and faithful nostromo} , to pay such a price . [He]_257-decoud had made up [his]_257-decoud mind that nothing should be allowed now to rob [him]_257-decoud of [his]_257-decoud bargain . Nothing . [Decoud]_257-decoud had died . But how ? That [he]_257-decoud was dead [he]_257-decoud had not a shadow of a doubt . But four ingots ? . . . What for ? Did [he]_257-decoud mean to come for more - some other time ? [The treasure]_{3661-the treasure} was putting forth its latent power . It troubled the clear mind of [the man who had paid the price]_{4981-the man who had paid the price} . [He]_257-decoud was sure that [Decoud]_257-decoud was dead . [The island]_{786-the island} seemed full of that whisper . Dead ! Gone ! And [he]_257-decoud caught [himself]_257-decoud listening for the swish of bushes and the splash of the footfalls in the bed of [the brook]_{3158-the brook} . Dead ! [The talker]_{4984-the talker} , [the novio of [Dona Antonia]_380-antonia]_{4985-the novio of dona antonia} ! " Ha ! "_[257-decoud] [he]_257-decoud murmured , with [his]_257-decoud head on [his]_257-decoud knees , under the livid clouded dawn breaking over [the liberated Sulaco]_5-sulaco and upon [the gulf as gray as ashes]_{4986-the gulf as gray as ashes} . " It is to [her]_{4988-the angry woman who had prophesied remorse and failure} that [he]_257-decoud will fly . To [her]_{4988-the angry woman who had prophesied remorse and failure} that [he]_257-decoud will fly ! "_[257-decoud] And [four ingots]_{4904-four ingots} ! Did [he]_257-decoud take [them]_{4904-four ingots} in revenge , to cast a spell , like [the angry woman who had prophesied remorse and failure]_{4988-the angry woman who had prophesied remorse and failure} , and yet had laid upon [him]_257-decoud the task of saving [the children]_{5777-the children} ? Well , [he]_257-decoud had saved [the children]_{5777-the children} . [He]_257-decoud had defeated the spell of poverty and starvation . [He]_257-decoud had done it all alone - or perhaps helped by [the devil]_{772-the devil} . Who cared ? [He]_257-decoud had done it , betrayed as [he]_257-decoud was , and saving by the same stroke [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , which appeared to [him]_257-decoud hateful and immense , lording it by [its]_{596-the san tome mine} vast wealth over the valour , the toil , the fidelity of [the poor]_{700-the poor} , over war and peace , over the labours of [the town]_{877-the town} , [the sea]_{698-the sea} , and [the Campo]_{101-the campo} . The sun lit up the sky behind [the peaks of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{4996-the peaks of the cordillera} . [The Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} looked down for a time upon the fall of loose earth , stones , and smashed bushes , concealing the hiding - place of the silver . " [I]_{2385-the capataz} must grow rich very slowly , "_{[2385-the capataz]} [he]_{2385-the capataz} meditated , aloud . CHAPTER ELEVEN [Sulaco]_5-sulaco outstripped [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's prudence , growing rich swiftly on the hidden treasures of [the earth]_{617-the earth} , hovered over by the anxious spirits of good and evil , torn out by the labouring hands of [the people]_{605-the people} . It was like [a second youth]_{5000-a second youth} , like a new life , full of promise , of unrest , of toil , scattering lavishly its wealth to [the four corners of an excited world]_{5001-the four corners of an excited world} . Material changes swept along in the train of material interests . And other changes more subtle , outwardly unmarked , affected the minds and hearts of [the workers]_{5002-the workers} . [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} had gone [home]_6285-home to live on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} savings invested in [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} ; and [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had grown older , with [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head steel - grey and the unchanged expression of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} face , living on the inexhaustible treasure of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} devotion drawn upon in the secret of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} heart like a store of unlawful wealth . [The Inspector - General of [State Hospitals whose maintenance]_{5006-state hospitals whose maintenance} is a charge upon [the Gould Concession]_{6819-the gould concession}]_{5005-the inspector - general of state hospitals whose maintenance is a charge upon the gould concession} , [Official Adviser on Sanitation to [the Municipality]_{8377-the municipality}]_{5008-official adviser on sanitation to the municipality} , [Chief Medical Officer of [the San Tome Consolidated Mines]_{5011-the san tome consolidated mines} whose territory , [containing gold , silver , copper , lead , cobalt]_{5012-containing gold , silver , copper , lead , cobalt} , extends for miles along [the foot - hills of [the Cordillera]_{17-the cordillera}]_{5013-the foot - hills of the cordillera}]_{5010-chief medical officer of the san tome consolidated mines whose territory , containing gold , silver , copper , lead , cobalt , extends for miles along the foot - hills of the cordillera} , had felt poverty - stricken , miserable , and starved during the prolonged , second visit [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} paid to [Europe]_16-europe and [the United States of [America]_38-america]_{5014-the united states of america} . [Intimate of the casa]_{5015-intimate of the casa} , [proved friend]_{5016-proved friend} , [a bachelor without ties and without establishment except of the professional sort]_{5017-a bachelor without ties and without establishment except of the professional sort} , [he]_{5016-proved friend} had been asked to take up [[his]_{5016-proved friend} quarters in [the Gould house]_{5019-the gould house}]_{5018-his quarters in the gould house} . In the eleven months of [their]_5020-their absence [the familiar rooms]_{5021-the familiar rooms} , recalling at every glance [the woman to whom [he]_{5016-proved friend} had given all [his]_{5016-proved friend} loyalty]_{5022-the woman to whom he had given all his loyalty} , had grown intolerable . As the day approached for the arrival of [the mail boat]_{5023-the mail boat} Hermes [the latest addition to [the O. S. N. Co.]_{5025-the o. s. n. co.} 's splendid fleet]_{5024-the latest addition to the o. s. n. co. 's splendid fleet} , [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} hobbled about more vivaciously , snapped more sardonically at simple and gentle out of sheer nervousness . [He]_{5016-proved friend} packed up [his]_{5016-proved friend} modest trunk with speed , with fury , with enthusiasm , and saw it carried out past [the old porter at the gate of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{5027-the old porter at the gate of the casa gould} with delight , with intoxication ; then , as the hour approached , sitting alone in the great landau behind the white mules , a little sideways , [his]_{5016-proved friend} drawn - in face positively venomous with the effort of self - control , and holding a pair of new gloves in [his]_{5016-proved friend} left hand , [he]_{5016-proved friend} drove to [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [His]_{5016-proved friend} heart dilated within [him]_{5016-proved friend} so , when [he]_{5016-proved friend} saw [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} on [the deck of [the Hermes]_{5031-the hermes}]_{5030-the deck of the hermes} , that [his]_{5016-proved friend} greetings were reduced to a casual mutter . Driving back to [town]_5824-town , [all three]_{7893-all three} were silent . And in [the patio]_{1078-the patio} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , in a more natural manner , said - " [I]_{6199-the doctor} 'll leave [you]_{5016-proved friend} now to [yourselves]_{5016-proved friend} . [I]_{6199-the doctor} 'll call to - morrow if [I]_{6199-the doctor} may ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Come to lunch , dear [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , and come early , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} travelling dress and [her]_{248-mrs. gould} veil down , turning to look at [him]_{5016-proved friend} at the foot of [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} ; while at the top of [the flight]_{5037-the flight} [the Madonna]_{5038-the madonna} , in blue robes and the Child on [her]_{5038-the madonna} arm , seemed to welcome [her]_{248-mrs. gould} with an aspect of pitying tenderness . " Do n't expect to find [me]_{250-charles gould} at [home]_6285-home , "_{[250-charles gould]} [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} warned [him]_{5016-proved friend} . " [I]_{250-charles gould} 'll be off early to [the mine]_{6274-the mine} . "_{[250-charles gould]} After lunch , [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} and [the senor doctor]_{1056-the senor doctor} came slowly through [the inner gateway of [the patio]_{1078-the patio}]_{5040-the inner gateway of the patio} . [The large gardens of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} , surrounded by high walls , and the red - tile slopes of neighbouring roofs]_{5042-the large gardens of the casa gould , surrounded by high walls , and the red - tile slopes of neighbouring roofs} , lay open before [them]_{5042-the large gardens of the casa gould , surrounded by high walls , and the red - tile slopes of neighbouring roofs} , with masses of shade under the trees and level surfaces of sunlight upon the lawns . A triple row of old orange trees surrounded the whole . [Barefooted , brown gardeners]_{5044-barefooted , brown gardeners} , in snowy white shirts and wide calzoneras , dotted [the grounds]_{5045-the grounds} , squatting over flowerbeds , passing between the trees , dragging slender India - rubber tubes across the gravel of [the paths]_{5046-the paths} ; and the fine jets of water crossed each other in graceful curves , sparkling in the sunshine with a slight pattering noise upon the bushes , and an effect of showered diamonds upon the grass . [Dona Emilia , holding up the train of a clear dress]_{5047-dona emilia , holding up the train of a clear dress} , walked by the side of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , in a longish black coat and severe black bow on an immaculate shirtfront . Under a shady clump of trees , where stood scattered little tables and wicker easy - chairs , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} sat down in a low and ample seat . " Do n't go yet , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said to [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , who was unable to tear [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} away from the spot . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} chin nestling within the points of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} collar , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} devoured [her]_{248-mrs. gould} stealthily with [his]_{249-dr. monygham} eyes , which , luckily , were round and hard like clouded marbles , and incapable of disclosing [his]_{249-dr. monygham} sentiments . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} pitying emotion at the marks of time upon the face of [that woman]_{10380-that woman} , the air of frailty and weary fatigue that had settled upon the eyes and temples of [the " Never - tired Senora]_{6563-the " never - tired senora} "_{[248-mrs. gould]} as [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} years ago used to call [her]_{10380-that woman} with admiration , touched [him]_{249-dr. monygham} almost to tears . " Do n't go yet . To - day is all [my]_{248-mrs. gould} own , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} urged , gently . " [We]_10577-our are not back yet officially . [No one]_{602-no one} will come . It 's only to - morrow that the windows of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould} are to be lit up for a reception . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} dropped into a chair . " Giving a tertulia ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} said , with a detached air . " A simple greeting for [all the kind friends who care to come]_{10580-all the kind friends who care to come} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " And only to - morrow ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Yes . [Charles]_{250-charles gould} would be tired out after a day at [the mine]_{6274-the mine} , and so [I]_{6199-the doctor} - - It would be good to have [him]_{250-charles gould} to [myself]_{6199-the doctor} for one evening on [our]_10577-our return to [this house]_{2279-this house} [I]_{6199-the doctor} love . It has seen all [my]_{6199-the doctor} life . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Ah , yes ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} snarled [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , suddenly . " [Women]_584-women count time from the marriage feast . Did n't [you]_{248-mrs. gould} live a little before ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Yes ; but what is there to remember ? There were [no cares]_{10584-no cares} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} sighed . And as [two friends]_{5051-two friends} , after a long separation , will revert to the most agitated period of [their]_{5051-two friends} lives , [they]_{5051-two friends} began to talk of the Sulaco Revolution . It seemed strange to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} that [people who had taken part in it]_{5052-people who had taken part in it} seemed to forget its memory and its lesson . " And yet , "_{[6199-the doctor]} struck in [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , " [we]_10577-our who played [our]_10577-our part in it had [our]_10577-our reward . [Don Pepe]_{332-don pepe} , though superannuated , still can sit a horse . [Barrios]_374-barrios is drinking [himself]_374-barrios to death in jovial company away somewhere on [[his]_374-barrios fundacion]_{10585-his fundacion} beyond [the Bolson de Tonoro]_{99-bolson de tonoro} . And the heroic [Father Roman]_{346-father roman} - [I]_{6199-the doctor} imagine [the old padre]_{7364-the old padre} blowing up systematically [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} , uttering a pious exclamation at every bang , and taking handfuls of snuff between the explosions - the heroic [Padre Roman]_348-padre says that [he]_348-padre is not afraid of the harm [[Holroyd]_305-holroyd 's missionaries]_{10588-holroyd 's missionaries} can do to [[his]_348-padre flock]_{6895-his flock} , as long as [he]_348-padre is alive . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} shuddered a little at the allusion to the destruction that had come so near to [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} . " Ah , but [you]_5055-you , [dear friend]_{10590-dear friend} ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [I]_{6199-the doctor} did the work [I]_{6199-the doctor} was fit for . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [You]_5055-you faced the most cruel dangers of all . Something more than death . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " No , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ! Only death - by hanging . And [I]_{248-mrs. gould} am rewarded beyond [my]_{248-mrs. gould} deserts . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Noticing Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's gaze fixed upon [him]_5055-you , [he]_5055-you dropped [his]_5055-you eyes . " [I]_{5056-the inspector - general of state hospitals} 've made [my]_{5056-the inspector - general of state hospitals} career - as [you]_{248-mrs. gould} see , "_{[5056-the inspector - general of state hospitals]} said [the Inspector - General of State Hospitals]_{5056-the inspector - general of state hospitals} , taking up lightly the lapels of [his]_{5056-the inspector - general of state hospitals} superfine black coat . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's self - respect marked inwardly by the almost complete disappearance from [his]_{6199-the doctor} dreams of [Father Beron]_{466-father beron} appeared visibly in what , by contrast with former carelessness , seemed an immoderate cult of personal appearance . Carried out within severe limits of form and colour , and in perpetual freshness , this change of apparel gave to [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} an air at the same time professional and festive ; while [his]_{6199-the doctor} gait and the unchanged crabbed character of [his]_{6199-the doctor} face acquired from it a startling force of incongruity . " Yes , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} went on . " [We]_10591-we all had [our]_10591-we rewards - [the engineer - in - chief]_{6133-the engineer - in - chief} , [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} - - "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [We]_10591-we saw [him]_{6199-the doctor} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} interrupted [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} charming voice . " [The poor dear man]_{10593-the poor dear man} came up from [the country]_{567-the country} on purpose to call on [us]_10591-we in [[our]_10591-we hotel in [London]_51-london]_{10595-our hotel in london} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} comported [himself]_{6199-the doctor} with great dignity , but [I]_{248-mrs. gould} fancy [he]_{6199-the doctor} regrets [Sulaco]_475-sulaco . [He]_{6199-the doctor} rambled feebly about ' historical events ' till [I]_{248-mrs. gould} felt [I]_{248-mrs. gould} could have a cry . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " H'm , "_{[6199-the doctor]} grunted [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} ; " getting old , [I]_{6199-the doctor} suppose . [Even Nostromo]_251-nostromo is getting older - though [he]_251-nostromo is not changed . And , speaking of [that fellow]_{2283-that fellow} , [I]_{6199-the doctor} wanted to tell [you]_{5060-the two gardeners} something - - "_{[6199-the doctor]} For some time [the house]_{969-the house} had been full of murmurs , of agitation . Suddenly [the two gardeners]_{5060-the two gardeners} , busy with rose trees at the side of [the garden arch]_{5061-the garden arch} , fell upon [their]_{5060-the two gardeners} knees with bowed heads on the passage of [Antonia Avellanos]_256-antonia , who appeared walking beside [[her]_256-antonia uncle]_{3729-her uncle} . [Invested]_505-invested with the red hat after a short visit to [Rome]_48-rome , where [he]_{3729-her uncle} had been invited by [the Propaganda]_{5063-the propaganda} , [Father Corbelan]_{411-father corbelan} , [missionary to [the wild Indians]_{5065-the wild indians}]_{5064-missionary to the wild indians} , conspirator , friend and [patron of [Hernandez the robber]_{2168-hernandez the robber}]_{5066-patron of hernandez the robber} , advanced with big , slow strides , gaunt and leaning forward , with [his]_{3729-her uncle} powerful hands clasped behind [his]_{3729-her uncle} back . [The first Cardinal - Archbishop of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5068-the first cardinal - archbishop of sulaco} had preserved [his]_{5068-the first cardinal - archbishop of sulaco} fanatical and morose air ; the aspect of [a chaplain of bandits]_{7903-a chaplain of bandits} . It was believed that [his]_{5068-the first cardinal - archbishop of sulaco} unexpected elevation to the purple was a counter - move to the Protestant invasion of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco organized by [the Holroyd Missionary Fund]_{506-the holroyd missionary fund} . [Antonia]_256-antonia , the beauty of [her]_256-antonia face as if a little blurred , [her]_256-antonia figure slightly fuller , advanced with [her]_256-antonia light walk and [her]_256-antonia high serenity , smiling from a distance at [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [She]_256-antonia had brought [[her]_256-antonia uncle]_{3729-her uncle} over to see [dear Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , without ceremony , just for a moment before [the siesta]_{5071-the siesta} . When [all]_5072-all were seated again , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , who had come to dislike heartily everybody who approached [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} with any intimacy , kept aside , pretending to be lost in profound meditation . A louder phrase of [Antonia]_256-antonia made [him]_{3729-her uncle} lift [his]_{3729-her uncle} head . " How can [we]_10597-we abandon , groaning under oppression , [those who have been [[our]_10597-we countrymen]_{10599-our countrymen} only a few years ago , who are [[our]_10597-we countrymen]_{10599-our countrymen} now]_{10598-those who have been our countrymen only a few years ago , who are our countrymen now} ? "_{[256-antonia]} [Miss Avellanos]_256-antonia was saying . " How can [we]_10597-we remain blind , and deaf without pity to the cruel wrongs suffered by [[our]_10597-we brothers]_{10601-our brothers} ? There is a remedy . "_{[256-antonia]} " Annex [the rest of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{2029-the rest of costaguana} to [the order and prosperity of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{10603-the order and prosperity of sulaco} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} snapped [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " There is no other remedy . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [I]_256-antonia am convinced , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} , "_{[256-antonia]} [Antonia]_256-antonia said , with the earnest calm of invincible resolution , " that this was from [the first poor Martin]_{10605-the first poor martin} 's intention . "_{[256-antonia]} " Yes , but the material interests will not let [you]_{6199-the doctor} jeopardize [their]_{376-the corbelans} development for a mere idea of pity and justice , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} muttered grumpily . " And it is just as well perhaps . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [The Cardinal - Archbishop]_{5075-the cardinal - archbishop} straightened up [his]_{5075-the cardinal - archbishop} gaunt , bony frame . " [We]_10597-we have worked for [them]_{376-the corbelans} ; [we]_10597-we have made [them]_{376-the corbelans} , these material interests of [the foreigners]_{9537-the foreigners} , "_{[5075-the cardinal - archbishop]} [the last of [the Corbelans]_{376-the corbelans}]_{2062-the last of the corbelans} uttered in a deep , denunciatory tone . " And without [them]_{376-the corbelans} [you]_{6199-the doctor} are nothing , "_{[6199-the doctor]} cried [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} from the distance . " [They]_{376-the corbelans} will not let [you]_{6199-the doctor} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Let [them]_{376-the corbelans} beware , then , lest [the people]_{605-the people} , prevented from [their]_{605-the people} aspirations , should rise and claim [their]_{605-the people} share of the wealth and [their]_{605-the people} share of the power , "_{[5078-the popular cardinal - archbishop of sulaco]} [the popular Cardinal - Archbishop of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5078-the popular cardinal - archbishop of sulaco} declared , significantly , menacingly . A silence ensued , during which [[his]_{5078-the popular cardinal - archbishop of sulaco} Eminence]_{5079-his eminence} stared , frowning at the ground , and [Antonia]_256-antonia , graceful and rigid in [her]_256-antonia chair , breathed calmly in the strength of [her]_256-antonia convictions . Then the conversation took a social turn , touching on the visit of [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds} to [Europe]_16-europe . [The Cardinal - Archbishop]_{5075-the cardinal - archbishop} , when in [Rome]_48-rome , had suffered from neuralgia in the head all the time . It was the climate - the bad air . When [uncle]_5081-uncle and [niece]_5082-niece had gone away , with [the servants]_{2927-the servants} again falling on [their]_{2927-the servants} knees , and [the old porter]_{6358-the old porter} , who had known [Henry Gould]_{321-henry gould} , almost totally blind and impotent now , creeping up to kiss [his]_{6358-the old porter} Eminence 's extended hand , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , looking after [them]_5085-them , pronounced the one word - " Incorrigible ! "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with a look upwards , dropped wearily on [her]_{248-mrs. gould} lap [her]_{248-mrs. gould} white hands flashing with the gold and stones of many rings . " Conspiring . Yes ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " [The last of [the Avellanos]_256-antonia]_{10608-the last of the avellanos} and [the last of [the Corbelans]_{376-the corbelans}]_{2062-the last of the corbelans} are conspiring with [the refugees from [Sta]_54-sta . [Marta]_297-marta that flock here after every revolution]_{10610-the refugees from sta . marta that flock here after every revolution} . [The Cafe Lambroso]_{237-the cafe lambroso} at [the corner of [the Plaza]_{664-the plaza}]_{10611-the corner of the plaza} is full of [them]_{10610-the refugees from sta . marta that flock here after every revolution} ; [you]_10613-you can hear [their]_{10610-the refugees from sta . marta that flock here after every revolution} chatter across [the street]_{1069-the street} like the noise of [a parrot - house]_{10615-a parrot - house} . [They]_{10610-the refugees from sta . marta that flock here after every revolution} are conspiring for the invasion of [Costaguana]_8-costaguana . And do [you]_10613-you know where [they]_{10610-the refugees from sta . marta that flock here after every revolution} go for strength , for the necessary force ? To the secret societies amongst [immigrants]_{10616-immigrants} and [natives]_{10617-natives} , where [Nostromo]_251-nostromo - [I]_{6199-the doctor} should say [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} - is [the great man]_{6470-the great man} . What gives [him]_251-nostromo that position ? Who can say ? [Genius]_10619-genius ? [He]_251-nostromo has genius . [He]_251-nostromo is greater with [the populace]_{879-the populace} than ever [he]_251-nostromo was before . It is as if [he]_251-nostromo had some secret power ; some mysterious means to keep up [his]_251-nostromo influence . [He]_251-nostromo holds conferences with [the Archbishop]_{10621-the archbishop} , as in those old days which [you]_10613-you and [I]_{6199-the doctor} remember . [Barrios]_373-barrios is useless . But for a military head [they]_10622-they have the pious [Hernandez]_{349-hernandez} . And [they]_10622-they may raise [the country]_{567-the country} with the new cry of the wealth for [the people]_{605-the people} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Will there be never any peace ? Will there be no rest ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} whispered . " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} thought that [we]_10625-we - - "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " No ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} interrupted [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " There is no peace and no rest in the development of material interests . [They]_10622-they have [their]_10622-they law , and [their]_10622-they justice . But it is founded on expediency , and is inhuman ; it is without rectitude , without the continuity and the force that can be found only in a moral principle . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , the time approaches when all that [the Gould Concession]_{331-the gould concession} stands for shall weigh as heavily upon [the people]_{605-the people} as the barbarism , cruelty , and misrule of a few years back . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " How can [you]_{6199-the doctor} say that , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} cried out , as if hurt in the most sensitive place of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} soul . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} can say what is true , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} insisted , obstinately . " It 'll weigh as heavily , and provoke resentment , bloodshed , and vengeance , because [the men]_{3537-the men} have grown different . Do [you]_{6199-the doctor} think that now [the mine]_{6274-the mine} would march upon [the town]_{877-the town} to save [[their]_{3537-the men} Senor Administrador]_{4618-their senor administrador} ? Do [you]_{6199-the doctor} think that ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} [She]_{248-mrs. gould} pressed the backs of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} entwined hands on [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes and murmured hopelessly - " Is it this [we]_10631-we have worked for , then ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} lowered [his]_{6199-the doctor} head . [He]_{6199-the doctor} could follow [her]_{248-mrs. gould} silent thought . Was it for this that [her]_{248-mrs. gould} life had been robbed of all the intimate felicities of daily affection which [her]_{248-mrs. gould} tenderness needed as [the human body]_{5090-the human body} needs air to breathe ? And [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , indignant with [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's blindness , hastened to change the conversation . " It is about [Nostromo]_251-nostromo that [I]_{6199-the doctor} wanted to talk to [you]_{248-mrs. gould} . Ah ! [that fellow]_{2283-that fellow} has some continuity and force . Nothing will put an end to [him]_{2283-that fellow} . But never mind that . There 's something inexplicable going on - or perhaps only too easy to explain . [You]_{248-mrs. gould} know , [Linda]_284-linda is practically [the lighthouse keeper of [the Great Isabel light]_{10634-the great isabel light}]_{10633-the lighthouse keeper of the great isabel light} . [The Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} is too old now . [His]_{252-the garibaldino} part is to clean the lamps and to cook in [the house]_{969-the house} ; but [he]_{252-the garibaldino} ca n't get up the stairs any longer . [The black - eyed Linda]_{10636-the black - eyed linda} sleeps all day and watches the light all night . Not all day , though . [She]_284-linda is up towards five in the afternoon , when [[our]_10637-our [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{986-our nostromo} , whenever [he]_251-nostromo is in harbour with [[his]_251-nostromo schooner]_{10639-his schooner} , comes out on [his]_251-nostromo courting visit , pulling in [a small boat]_{4879-a small boat} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Are n't [they]_10641-they married yet ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} asked . " [The mother]_{5881-the mother} wished it , as far as [I]_{248-mrs. gould} can understand , while [Linda]_284-linda was yet quite [a child]_{8638-a child} . When [I]_{248-mrs. gould} had [the girls]_{2127-the girls} with [me]_{248-mrs. gould} for a year or so during the War of [Separation]_{233-separation} , that extraordinary [Linda]_284-linda used to declare quite simply that [she]_284-linda was going to be [[Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} 's wife]_{10645-gian ' battista 's wife} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [They]_10641-they are not married yet , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , curtly . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} have looked after [them]_10641-they a little . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Thank [you]_{6199-the doctor} , dear [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ; and under the shade of the big trees [her]_{248-mrs. gould} little , even teeth gleamed in a youthful smile of gentle malice . " [People]_5626-people do n't know how really good [you]_{6199-the doctor} are . [You]_{6199-the doctor} will not let [them]_5626-people know , as if on purpose to annoy [me]_{6199-the doctor} , who have put [my]_{6199-the doctor} faith in [your]_{6199-the doctor} good heart long ago . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with a lifting up of [his]_{6199-the doctor} upper lip , as though [he]_{6199-the doctor} were longing to bite , bowed stiffly in [his]_{6199-the doctor} chair . With the utter absorption of [a man to whom love comes late , not as the most splendid of illusions]_{5094-a man to whom love comes late , not as the most splendid of illusions} , but like an enlightening and priceless misfortune , the sight of [that woman of whom [he]_{6199-the doctor} had been deprived for nearly a year]_{5095-that woman of whom he had been deprived for nearly a year} suggested ideas of adoration , of kissing the hem of [her]_{5095-that woman of whom he had been deprived for nearly a year} robe . And this excess of feeling translated itself naturally into an augmented grimness of speech . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} am afraid of being overwhelmed by too much gratitude . However , [these people]_{1195-these people} interest [me]_{6199-the doctor} . [I]_{6199-the doctor} went out several times to [the Great Isabel light]_{10634-the great isabel light} to look after [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [He]_{6199-the doctor} did not tell [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} that it was because [he]_{6199-the doctor} found there , in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} absence , the relief of an atmosphere of congenial sentiment in [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} 's austere admiration for the " English signora - the benefactress "_{[252-the garibaldino]} ; in black - eyed [Linda]_284-linda 's voluble , torrential , passionate affection for " [[our]_10649-our Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} - [that angel]_{10650-that angel} "_[284-linda] ; in the white - throated , fair [Giselle]_387-giselle 's adoring upward turn of the eyes , which then glided towards [him]_{6199-the doctor} with a sidelong , half - arch , half - candid glance , which made [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} exclaim to [himself]_{6199-the doctor} mentally , " If [I]_{6199-the doctor} were n't what [I]_{6199-the doctor} am , old and ugly , [I]_{6199-the doctor} would think [the minx]_{10651-the minx} is making eyes at [me]_{6199-the doctor} . And perhaps [she]_{10651-the minx} is . [I]_{6199-the doctor} dare say [she]_{10651-the minx} would make eyes at [anybody]_6218-anybody . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} said nothing of this to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [the providence of [the Viola family]_{5098-the viola family}]_{5097-the providence of the viola family} , but reverted to what [he]_{6199-the doctor} called " [[our]_10653-our great Nostromo]_{10654-our great nostromo} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " What [I]_{6199-the doctor} wanted to tell [you]_{248-mrs. gould} is this : [[Our]_10653-our great [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{10654-our great nostromo} did not take much notice of [the old man]_{953-the old man} and [the children]_{5777-the children} for some years . It 's true , too , that [he]_251-nostromo was away on [his]_251-nostromo coasting voyages certainly ten months out of the twelve . [He]_251-nostromo was making [his]_251-nostromo fortune , as [he]_251-nostromo told [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} once . [He]_251-nostromo seems to have done uncommonly well . It was only to be expected . [He]_251-nostromo is [a man full of resource]_{10658-a man full of resource} , full of confidence in [himself]_251-nostromo , ready to take chances and risks of every sort . [I]_{6199-the doctor} remember being in [[Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} 's office]_{10659-mitchell 's office} one day , when [he]_{267-captain mitchell} came in with that calm , grave air [he]_{267-captain mitchell} always carries everywhere . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had been away trading in [the Gulf of [California]_{112-california}]_{10660-the gulf of california} , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} said , looking straight past [us]_10661-us at the wall , as [his]_{267-captain mitchell} manner is , and was glad to see on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} return that [a lighthouse]_{10662-a lighthouse} was being built on [the cliff of [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel}]_{4950-the cliff of the great isabel} . Very glad , [he]_{267-captain mitchell} repeated . [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} explained that it was [the O. S. N. Co.]_{5025-the o. s. n. co.} who was building [it]_{10662-a lighthouse} [, for the convenience of the mail service]_{10666-, for the convenience of the mail service} , on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} own advice . [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} was good enough to say that it was excellent advice . [I]_{6199-the doctor} remember [him]_{255-captain fidanza} twisting up [his]_{255-captain fidanza} moustaches and looking all round the cornice of [the room]_{5737-the room} before [he]_{255-captain fidanza} proposed that [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} should be made [the keeper of that light]_{10668-the keeper of that light} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} heard of this . [I]_{248-mrs. gould} was consulted at the time , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said . " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} doubted whether it would be good for [these girls]_{10669-these girls} to be shut up on [that island]_{4409-that island} as if in [a prison]_{7790-a prison} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " The proposal fell in with [the old Garibaldino]_{3360-the old garibaldino} 's humour . As to [Linda]_284-linda , [any place]_{10673-any place} was lovely and delightful enough for [her]_284-linda as long as it was [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's suggestion . [She]_284-linda could wait for [her]_284-linda [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} 's good pleasure there as well as anywhere else . [My]_{248-mrs. gould} opinion is that [she]_284-linda was always in love with [that incorruptible Capataz]_{10674-that incorruptible capataz} . Moreover , [[both]_9984-both [father]_6824-father and [sister]_8102-sister]_{10676-both father and sister} were anxious to get [Giselle]_387-giselle away from the attentions of [a certain Ramirez]_{10679-a certain ramirez} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Ah ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , interested . " [Ramirez]_507-ramirez ? What sort of man is that ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Just [a mozo of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{10680-a mozo of the town} . [[His]_507-ramirez father]_{1051-his father} was [a Cargador]_{6716-a cargador} . As [a lanky boy]_{10684-a lanky boy} [he]_507-ramirez ran about [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} in rags , till [Nostromo]_251-nostromo took [him]_507-ramirez up and made [a man]_{771-a man} of [him]_507-ramirez . When [he]_507-ramirez got a little older , [he]_251-nostromo put [him]_507-ramirez into a lighter and very soon gave [him]_507-ramirez charge of [the No . 3 boat]_{10687-the no . 3 boat} - [the boat which took [the silver away]_{10689-the silver away}]_{10688-the boat which took the silver away} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo selected [that lighter]_{10690-that lighter} for the work because [she]_{10687-the no . 3 boat} was the best sailing and the strongest boat of [all [the Company]_{837-the company} 's fleet]_{10691-all the company 's fleet} . [Young Ramirez]_507-ramirez was [one of [the five Cargadores entrusted with the removal of the treasure from [the Custom House]_{908-the custom house} on that famous night]_{10694-the five cargadores entrusted with the removal of the treasure from the custom house on that famous night}]_{10693-one of the five cargadores entrusted with the removal of the treasure from the custom house on that famous night} . As [the boat [he]_507-ramirez had charge of]_{10696-the boat he had charge of} was sunk , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , on leaving [[the Company]_{837-the company} 's service]_{10698-the company 's service} , recommended [him]_507-ramirez to [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} for [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} successor]_{10699-his successor} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} had trained [him]_507-ramirez in the routine of work perfectly , and thus [Mr. Ramirez]_516-ramirez , from [a starving waif]_{10700-a starving waif} , becomes [a man]_{771-a man} and [the Capataz of the Sulaco Cargadores]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Thanks to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , with warm approval . " Thanks to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} repeated [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} . " Upon [my]_{249-dr. monygham} word , [the fellow]_{537-the fellow} 's power frightens [me]_{249-dr. monygham} when [I]_{249-dr. monygham} think of it . That [[our]_10704-our poor old [Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell}]_{10705-our poor old mitchell} was only too glad to appoint [somebody trained to the work]_{10706-somebody trained to the work} , who saved [him]_{267-captain mitchell} trouble , is not surprising . What is wonderful is the fact that [the Sulaco Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores} accepted [Ramirez]_516-ramirez for [[their]_{436-the sulaco cargadores} chief]_{6977-their chief} , simply because such was [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's good pleasure . Of course , [he]_516-ramirez is not a second [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , as [he]_516-ramirez fondly imagined [he]_516-ramirez would be ; but still , the position was brilliant enough . It emboldened [him]_516-ramirez to make up to [Giselle Viola]_387-giselle , who , [you]_10708-you know , is [the recognized beauty of [the town]_{877-the town}]_{10709-the recognized beauty of the town} . [The old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , however , took a violent dislike to [him]_516-ramirez . [I]_{249-dr. monygham} do n't know why . Perhaps because [he]_516-ramirez was not a model of perfection like [his]_516-ramirez [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} , the incarnation of the courage , the fidelity , the honour of ' [the people]_{605-the people} . ' [Signor Viola]_{509-signor viola} does not think much of [Sulaco natives]_{436-the sulaco cargadores} . [Both of [them]_{436-the sulaco cargadores}]_{10712-both of them} , [the old Spartan]_{510-the old spartan} and that white - faced [Linda]_284-linda , with [her]_284-linda red mouth and coal - black eyes , were looking rather fiercely after [the fair one]_{10713-the fair one} . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez was warned off . [Father Viola]_{511-father viola} , [I]_{249-dr. monygham} am told , threatened [him]_516-ramirez with [his]_516-ramirez gun once . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} " But what of [Giselle]_387-giselle [herself]_387-giselle ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} asked [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [She]_387-giselle 's a bit of [a flirt]_{10714-a flirt} , [I]_{6199-the doctor} believe , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} do n't think [she]_387-giselle cared much one way or another . Of course [she]_387-giselle likes [men]_552-men 's attentions . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez was not [the only one]_{10265-the only one} , let [me]_{6199-the doctor} tell [you]_{6199-the doctor} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . There was [one engineer]_{10717-one engineer} , at least , on [the railway staff who got warned off with a gun]_{10718-the railway staff who got warned off with a gun} , too . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} does not allow any trifling with [his]_{270-old giorgio} honour . [He]_{270-old giorgio} has grown uneasy and suspicious since [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} died . [He]_{270-old giorgio} was very pleased to remove [[his]_{270-old giorgio} youngest girl]_{10720-his youngest girl} away from [the town]_{877-the town} . But look what happens , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez , [the honest , lovelorn swain]_{10722-the honest , lovelorn swain} , is forbidden [the island]_{786-the island} . Very well . [He]_516-ramirez respects the prohibition , but naturally turns [his]_516-ramirez eyes frequently towards [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} . It seems as though [he]_516-ramirez had been in the habit of gazing late at night upon the light . And during these sentimental vigils [he]_516-ramirez discovers that [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} that is , returns very late from [his]_{255-captain fidanza} visits to [the Violas]_{413-the violas} . As late as midnight at times . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} paused and stared meaningly at [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " Yes . But [I]_{6199-the doctor} do n't understand , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [she]_{6199-the doctor} began , looking puzzled . " Now comes the strange part , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} went on [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} . " [Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , who is king on [[his]_{270-old giorgio} island]_{10724-his island} , will allow [no visitor]_{10725-no visitor} on [it]_{10724-his island} after dark . Even [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} has got to leave after sunset , when [Linda]_284-linda has gone up to tend the light . And [Nostromo]_251-nostromo goes away obediently . But what happens afterwards ? What does [he]_516-ramirez do in [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} between half - past six and midnight ? [He]_516-ramirez has been seen more than once at that late hour pulling quietly into [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez is devoured by jealousy . [He]_516-ramirez dared not approach [old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} ; but [he]_516-ramirez plucked up courage to rail at [Linda]_284-linda about it on Sunday morning as [she]_284-linda came on [the mainland]_{8689-the mainland} to hear mass and visit [[her]_284-linda mother]_{7243-her mother} 's grave . There was a scene on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , which , as a matter of fact , [I]_{249-dr. monygham} witnessed . It was early morning . [He]_516-ramirez must have been waiting for [her]_284-linda on purpose . [I]_{249-dr. monygham} was [there]_5977-there by the merest chance , having been called to an urgent consultation by [the doctor of [the German gunboat in [the harbour]_{801-the harbour}]_{10733-the german gunboat in the harbour}]_{10732-the doctor of the german gunboat in the harbour} . [She]_284-linda poured wrath , scorn , and flame upon [Ramirez]_516-ramirez , who seemed out of [his]_516-ramirez mind . It was a strange sight , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} : [the long jetty]_{10735-the long jetty} , with this raving [Cargador]_199-cargador in [his]_516-ramirez crimson sash and [the girl]_{7115-the girl} all in black , at the end ; the early Sunday morning quiet of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} in the shade of [the mountains]_{748-the mountains} ; nothing but [a canoe]_{10739-a canoe} or two moving between [the ships]_{2522-the ships} at anchor , and [the German gunboat]_{10741-the german gunboat} 's gig coming to take [me]_{249-dr. monygham} off . [Linda]_284-linda passed [me]_{249-dr. monygham} within a foot . [I]_{249-dr. monygham} noticed [her]_284-linda wild eyes . [I]_{249-dr. monygham} called out to [her]_284-linda . [She]_284-linda never heard [me]_{249-dr. monygham} . [She]_284-linda never saw [me]_{249-dr. monygham} . But [I]_{249-dr. monygham} looked at [her]_284-linda face . It was awful in its anger and wretchedness . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} sat up , opening [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes very wide . " What do [you]_{249-dr. monygham} mean , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} ? Do [you]_{249-dr. monygham} mean to say that [you]_{249-dr. monygham} suspect [the younger sister]_{10742-the younger sister} ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [Quien sabe]_{513-quien sabe} ! Who can tell ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , shrugging [his]_{6199-the doctor} shoulders like [a born Costaguanero]_{5102-a born costaguanero} . " [Ramirez]_516-ramirez came up to [me]_{6199-the doctor} on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} . [He]_516-ramirez reeled - [he]_516-ramirez looked insane . [He]_516-ramirez took [his]_516-ramirez head into [his]_516-ramirez hands . [He]_516-ramirez had to talk to [someone]_{10744-someone} - simply had to . Of course for all [his]_516-ramirez mad state [he]_516-ramirez recognized [me]_{6199-the doctor} . [People]_5626-people know [me]_{6199-the doctor} well [here]_5665-here . [I]_{6199-the doctor} have lived too long amongst [them]_5626-people to be anything else but [the evil - eyed doctor , who can cure all the ills of the flesh , and bring bad luck by a glance]_{10747-the evil - eyed doctor , who can cure all the ills of the flesh , and bring bad luck by a glance} . [He]_516-ramirez came up to [me]_{6199-the doctor} . [He]_516-ramirez tried to be calm . [He]_516-ramirez tried to make it out that [he]_516-ramirez wanted merely to warn [me]_{6199-the doctor} against [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . It seems that [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} at some secret meeting or other had mentioned [me]_{6199-the doctor} as [the worst despiser of all the poor - of the people]_{10748-the worst despiser of all the poor - of the people} . It 's very possible . [He]_516-ramirez honours [me]_{6199-the doctor} with [his]_516-ramirez undying dislike . And a word from [the great Fidanza]_{10749-the great fidanza} may be quite enough to send [some fool]_{10750-some fool} 's knife into [my]_{6199-the doctor} back . [The Sanitary Commission [I]_{6199-the doctor} preside over]_{10751-the sanitary commission i preside over} is not in favour with [the populace]_{879-the populace} . ' Beware of [him]_251-nostromo , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} . Destroy [him]_251-nostromo , [senor doctor]_{8423-senor doctor} , ' [Ramirez]_516-ramirez hissed right into [my]_{6199-the doctor} face . And then [he]_516-ramirez broke out . ' [That man]_{614-that man} , ' [he]_516-ramirez spluttered , ' has cast a spell upon [both these girls]_{10756-both these girls} . ' As to [himself]_516-ramirez , [he]_516-ramirez had said too much . [He]_516-ramirez must run away now - run away and hide somewhere . [He]_516-ramirez moaned tenderly about [Giselle]_387-giselle , and then called [her]_387-giselle names that can not be repeated . If [he]_516-ramirez thought [she]_387-giselle could be made to love [him]_516-ramirez by any means , [he]_516-ramirez would carry [her]_387-giselle off from [the island]_{786-the island} . Off into [the woods]_{5931-the woods} . But it was no good . . . . [He]_516-ramirez strode away , flourishing [his]_516-ramirez arms above [his]_516-ramirez head . Then [I]_{6199-the doctor} noticed [an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{10759-an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from the wharf} . [He]_{10759-an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from the wharf} wound up [his]_{10759-an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from the wharf} lines and slunk away at once . But [he]_{10759-an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from the wharf} must have heard something , and must have talked , too , because [some of [the old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} 's railway friends]_{10761-some of the old garibaldino 's railway friends} , [I]_{6199-the doctor} suppose , warned [him]_{10759-an old negro , who had been sitting behind a pile of cases , fishing from the wharf} against [Ramirez]_516-ramirez . At any rate , [the father]_{5875-the father} has been warned . But [Ramirez]_516-ramirez has disappeared from [the town]_{877-the town} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} feel [I]_{248-mrs. gould} have a duty towards [these girls]_{10669-these girls} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , uneasily . " Is [Nostromo]_251-nostromo in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco now ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [He]_251-nostromo is , since last Sunday . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [He]_251-nostromo ought to be spoken to - at once . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Who will dare speak to [him]_251-nostromo ? Even [the love - mad Ramirez]_{10765-the love - mad ramirez} runs away from the mere shadow of [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} can . [I]_{248-mrs. gould} will , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} declared . " A word will be enough for [a man like [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{10766-a man like nostromo} . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} smiled sourly . " [He]_251-nostromo must end this situation which lends itself to - - [I]_{6199-the doctor} ca n't believe it of [that child]_{1902-that child} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} pursued [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [He]_251-nostromo 's very attractive , "_{[6199-the doctor]} muttered [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , gloomily . " [He]_251-nostromo 'll see it , [I]_{6199-the doctor} am sure . [He]_251-nostromo must put an end to all this by marrying [Linda]_284-linda at once , "_{[6199-the doctor]} pronounced [the first lady of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5636-the first lady of sulaco} with immense decision . Through the garden gate emerged [Basilio]_315-basilio , grown fat and sleek , with an elderly hairless face , wrinkles at the corners of [his]_315-basilio eyes , and [his]_315-basilio jet - black , coarse hair plastered down smoothly . Stooping carefully behind an ornamental clump of bushes , [he]_315-basilio put down with precaution [a small child [he]_315-basilio had been carrying on [his]_315-basilio shoulder]_{5106-a small child he had been carrying on his shoulder} - [his]_315-basilio own and [Leonarda]_327-leonarda 's last born . [The pouting , spoiled Camerista]_{5107-the pouting , spoiled camerista} and [the head mozo of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{5108-the head mozo of the casa gould} had been married for some years now . [He]_315-basilio remained squatting on [his]_315-basilio heels for a time , gazing fondly at [[his]_315-basilio offspring]_{5109-his offspring} , which returned [his]_315-basilio stare with imperturbable gravity ; then , solemn and respectable , walked down [the path]_{5110-the path} . " What is it , [Basilio]_315-basilio ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} asked [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " A telephone came through from [the office of [the mine]_{6274-the mine}]_{10768-the office of the mine} . [The master]_{533-the master} remains to sleep at [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} to - night . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had got up and stood looking away . A profound silence reigned for a time under the shade of the biggest trees in [the lovely gardens of [the Casa Gould]_{324-the casa gould}]_{5111-the lovely gardens of the casa gould} . " Very well , [Basilio]_315-basilio , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} watched [him]_315-basilio walk away along [the path]_{5110-the path} , step aside behind the flowering bush , and reappear with [the child]_{2513-the child} seated on [his]_315-basilio shoulder . [He]_315-basilio passed through the gateway between [the garden]_{5114-the garden} and [the patio]_{1078-the patio} with measured steps , careful of [his]_315-basilio light burden . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with [his]_{6199-the doctor} back to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , contemplated a flower - bed away in the sunshine . [People]_5626-people believed [him]_315-basilio scornful and soured . The truth of [his]_315-basilio nature consisted in [his]_315-basilio capacity for passion and in the sensitiveness of [his]_315-basilio temperament . What [he]_315-basilio lacked was the polished callousness of [men of [the world]_{525-the world}]_{5118-men of the world} , the callousness from which springs an easy tolerance for [oneself]_5120-oneself and [others]_5859-others ; the tolerance wide as poles asunder from true sympathy and human compassion . This want of callousness accounted for [his]_315-basilio sardonic turn of mind and [his]_315-basilio biting speeches . In profound silence , and glaring viciously at the brilliant flower - bed , [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} poured mental imprecations on [Charles Gould]_{250-charles gould} 's head . Behind [him]_{6199-the doctor} the immobility of [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} added to the grace of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} seated figure the charm of art , of an attitude caught and interpreted for ever . Turning abruptly , [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} took [his]_{6199-the doctor} leave . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} leaned back in the shade of the big trees planted in a circle . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} leaned back with [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes closed and [her]_{248-mrs. gould} white hands lying idle on the arms of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} seat . The half - light under the thick mass of leaves brought out the youthful prettiness of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face ; made the clear , light fabrics and white lace of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} dress appear luminous . Small and dainty , as if radiating a light of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} own in the deep shade of the interlaced boughs , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} resembled [a good fairy]_{5123-a good fairy} , weary with a long career of well - doing , touched by the withering suspicion of the uselessness of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} labours , the powerlessness of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} magic . Had [anybody]_6218-anybody asked [her]_{248-mrs. gould} of what [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was thinking , alone in [the garden of [the Casa]_{238-the casa}]_{5125-the garden of the casa} , with [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} at [the mine]_{6274-the mine} and [the house]_{969-the house} closed to [the street]_{1069-the street} like [an empty dwelling]_{5130-an empty dwelling} , [her]_{248-mrs. gould} frankness would have had to evade the question . It had come into [her]_{248-mrs. gould} mind that for life to be large and full , it must contain the care of the past and of the future in every passing moment of the present . [Our]_5131-our daily work must be done to the glory of the dead , and for the good of [those who come after]_{5132-those who come after} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} thought that , and sighed without opening [her]_{248-mrs. gould} eyes - without moving at all . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's face became set and rigid for a second , as if to receive , without flinching , a great wave of loneliness that swept over [her]_{248-mrs. gould} head . And it came into [her]_{248-mrs. gould} mind , too , that [no one]_{602-no one} would ever ask [her]_{248-mrs. gould} with solicitude what [she]_{248-mrs. gould} was thinking of . [No one]_{602-no one} . [No one]_{602-no one} , but perhaps [the man who had just gone away]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} . No ; [no one who could be answered with careless sincerity in the ideal perfection of confidence]_{5137-no one who could be answered with careless sincerity in the ideal perfection of confidence} . The word " incorrigible "_{[1589-the senor administrador]} - a word lately pronounced by [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} - floated into [her]_{248-mrs. gould} still and sad immobility . Incorrigible in [his]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} devotion to [the great silver mine]_{7999-the great silver mine} was [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} ! Incorrigible in [his]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} hard , determined service of the material interests to which [he]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} had pinned [his]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} faith in the triumph of order and justice . [Poor boy]_{6313-poor boy} ! [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had a clear vision of the grey hairs on [his]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} temples . [He]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} was perfect - perfect . What more could [she]_{248-mrs. gould} have expected ? It was a colossal and lasting success ; and love was only a short moment of forgetfulness , a short intoxication , whose delight [one]_994-one remembered with a sense of sadness , as if it had been a deep grief lived through . There was something inherent in the necessities of successful action which carried with it the moral degradation of the idea . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} saw [the San Tome mountain hanging over [the Campo]_{101-the campo}]_{5142-the san tome mountain hanging over the campo} , over [the whole land]_{1940-the whole land} , feared , hated , wealthy ; more soulless than [any tyrant]_{5144-any tyrant} , more pitiless and autocratic than [the worst Government]_{5145-the worst government} ; ready to crush innumerable lives in the expansion of its greatness . [He]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} did not see it . [He]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} could not see it . It was not [his]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} fault . [He]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} was perfect , perfect ; but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} would never have [him]_{5136-the man who had just gone away} to [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} . Never ; not for one short hour altogether to [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} in [this old Spanish house [she]_{248-mrs. gould} loved so well]_{5146-this old spanish house she loved so well} ! Incorrigible , [the last of [the Corbelans]_{376-the corbelans}]_{2062-the last of the corbelans} , the last of [the Avellanos]_{247-don jose} , [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had said ; but [she]_{248-mrs. gould} saw clearly [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine} possessing , consuming , burning up the life of [the last of [the Costaguana Goulds]_{313-the goulds}]_{5150-the last of the costaguana goulds} ; mastering the energetic spirit of [the son]_{9648-the son} as it had mastered the lamentable weakness of [the father]_{5875-the father} . A terrible success for [the last of [the Goulds]_{313-the goulds}]_{5153-the last of the goulds} . The last ! [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had hoped for a long , long time , that perhaps - - But no ! There were to be no more . An immense desolation , the dread of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} own continued life , descended upon [the first lady of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5636-the first lady of sulaco} . With a prophetic vision [she]_{248-mrs. gould} saw [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} surviving alone the degradation of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} young ideal of life , of love , of work - all alone in [the Treasure House of [the World]_{224-the world}]_{5155-the treasure house of the world} . The profound , blind , suffering expression of a painful dream settled on [her]_{248-mrs. gould} face with its closed eyes . In the indistinct voice of [an unlucky sleeper lying passive in the grip of a merciless nightmare]_{5156-an unlucky sleeper lying passive in the grip of a merciless nightmare} , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} stammered out aimlessly the words - " Material interest . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} CHAPTER TWELVE [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had been growing rich very slowly . It was an effect of [his]_251-nostromo prudence . [He]_251-nostromo could command [himself]_251-nostromo even when thrown off [his]_251-nostromo balance . And to become [the slave of a treasure with full self - knowledge]_{5157-the slave of a treasure with full self - knowledge} is an occurrence rare and mentally disturbing . But it was also in a great part because of the difficulty of converting it into a form in which it could become available . The mere act of getting it away from [the island piecemeal]_{5158-the island piecemeal} , little by little , was surrounded by difficulties , by the dangers of imminent detection . [He]_251-nostromo had to visit [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} in secret , between [his]_251-nostromo voyages along [the coast]_{788-the coast} , which were the ostensible source of [his]_251-nostromo fortune . [The crew of [[his]_251-nostromo own schooner]_{5162-his own schooner}]_{5161-the crew of his own schooner} were to be feared as if [they]_{5161-the crew of his own schooner} had been spies upon [[their]_{5161-the crew of his own schooner} dreaded captain]_{5163-their dreaded captain} . [He]_251-nostromo did not dare stay too long in [port]_5164-port . When [[his]_251-nostromo coaster]_{5165-his coaster} was unloaded , [he]_251-nostromo hurried away on another trip , for [he]_251-nostromo feared arousing suspicion even by a day 's delay . Sometimes during a week 's stay , or more , [he]_251-nostromo could only manage one visit to [the treasure]_{3661-the treasure} . And that was all . [A couple of ingots]_{5167-a couple of ingots} . [He]_251-nostromo suffered through [his]_251-nostromo fears as much as through [his]_251-nostromo prudence . To do things by stealth humiliated [him]_251-nostromo . And [he]_251-nostromo suffered most from the concentration of [his]_251-nostromo thought upon the treasure . A transgression , a crime , entering [a man]_{771-a man} 's existence , eats it up like a malignant growth , consumes it like a fever . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo had lost [his]_251-nostromo peace ; the genuineness of all [his]_251-nostromo qualities was destroyed . [He]_251-nostromo felt it [himself]_251-nostromo , and often cursed the silver of [San Tome]_{65-san tome} . [His]_251-nostromo courage , [his]_251-nostromo magnificence , [his]_251-nostromo leisure , [his]_251-nostromo work , everything was as before , only everything was a sham . But the treasure was real . [He]_251-nostromo clung to it with a more tenacious , mental grip . But [he]_251-nostromo hated the feel of the ingots . Sometimes , after putting away a couple of them in [[his]_251-nostromo cabin]_{1936-his cabin} - the fruit of a secret night expedition to [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} - [he]_251-nostromo would look fixedly at [his]_251-nostromo fingers , as if surprised they had left no stain on [his]_251-nostromo skin . [He]_251-nostromo had found means of disposing of the silver bars in [distant ports]_{5170-distant ports} . The necessity to go far afield made [his]_251-nostromo coasting voyages long , and caused [his]_251-nostromo visits to [the Viola household]_{5171-the viola household} to be rare and far between . [He]_251-nostromo was fated to have [[his]_251-nostromo wife]_{725-his wife} from [there]_5977-there . [He]_251-nostromo had said so once to [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} [himself]_251-nostromo . But [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} had put the subject aside with a majestic wave of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} hand , clutching a smouldering black briar - root pipe . There was plenty of time ; [he]_251-nostromo was [not the man to force [[his]_251-nostromo girls]_{7658-his girls} upon [anybody]_6218-anybody]_{5174-not the man to force his girls upon anybody} . As time went on , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo discovered [his]_251-nostromo preference for [the younger of [the two]_{5178-the two}]_{5177-the younger of the two} . [They]_{5178-the two} had some profound similarities of nature , which must exist for complete confidence and understanding , no matter what outward differences of temperament there may be to exercise [their]_{5178-the two} own fascination of contrast . [[His]_251-nostromo wife]_{725-his wife} would have to know [his]_251-nostromo secret or else life would be impossible . [He]_251-nostromo was attracted by [Giselle]_387-giselle , with [her]_387-giselle candid gaze and white throat , pliable , silent , fond of excitement under [her]_387-giselle quiet indolence ; whereas [Linda]_284-linda , with [her]_284-linda intense , passionately pale face , energetic , all fire and words , touched with gloom and scorn , a chip of [the old block]_{5180-the old block} , [true daughter of the austere republican]_{5181-true daughter of the austere republican} , but with [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} 's voice , inspired [him]_251-nostromo with a deep - seated mistrust . Moreover , [the poor girl]_{4137-the poor girl} could not conceal [her]_{4137-the poor girl} love for [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} . [He]_251-nostromo could see it would be violent , exacting , suspicious , uncompromising - like [her]_{4137-the poor girl} soul . [Giselle]_387-giselle , by [her]_387-giselle fair but warm beauty , by the surface placidity of [her]_387-giselle nature holding a promise of submissiveness , by the charm of [her]_387-giselle girlish mysteriousness , excited [his]_251-nostromo passion and allayed [his]_251-nostromo fears as to the future . [His]_251-nostromo absences from [Sulaco]_5-sulaco were long . On returning from the longest of them , [he]_251-nostromo made out lighters loaded with blocks of stone lying under [the cliff of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{4950-the cliff of the great isabel} ; cranes and scaffolding above ; [workmen]_5184-workmen 's figures moving about , and [a small lighthouse already rising from [its]_{5185-a small lighthouse already rising from its foundations on the edge of the cliff} foundations on the edge of [the cliff]_{5186-the cliff}]_{5185-a small lighthouse already rising from its foundations on the edge of the cliff} . At this unexpected , undreamt - of , startling sight , [he]_251-nostromo thought [himself]_251-nostromo lost irretrievably . What could save [him]_251-nostromo from detection now ? Nothing ! [He]_251-nostromo was struck with amazed dread at this turn of chance , that would kindle a far - reaching light upon the only secret spot of [his]_251-nostromo life ; that life whose very essence , value , reality , consisted in its reflection from the admiring eyes of [men]_552-men . All of it but that thing which was beyond common comprehension ; which stood between [him]_251-nostromo and the power that hears and gives effect to the evil intention of curses . It was dark . [Not every man]_{5188-not every man} had such a darkness . And [they]_{5188-not every man} were going to put a light there . A light ! [He]_251-nostromo saw it shining upon disgrace , poverty , contempt . [Somebody]_{5736-somebody} was sure to . . . . Perhaps [somebody]_{5736-somebody} had already . . . . [The incomparable Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} , [the respected and feared Captain Fidanza]_{5192-the respected and feared captain fidanza} , [the unquestioned patron of secret societies]_{5193-the unquestioned patron of secret societies} , [a republican like [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino}]_{5194-a republican like old giorgio} , and [a revolutionist at heart]_{5195-a revolutionist at heart} but in another manner , was on the point of jumping overboard from the deck of [[his]_251-nostromo own schooner]_{5162-his own schooner} . [That man]_{614-that man} , subjective almost to insanity , looked suicide deliberately in the face . But [he]_{614-that man} never lost [his]_{614-that man} head . [He]_{614-that man} was checked by the thought that this was no escape . [He]_{614-that man} imagined [himself]_{614-that man} dead , and the disgrace , the shame going on . Or , rather , properly speaking , [he]_{614-that man} could not imagine [himself]_{614-that man} dead . [He]_{614-that man} was possessed too strongly by the sense of [his]_{614-that man} own existence , a thing of infinite duration in its changes , to grasp the notion of finality . [The earth]_{617-the earth} goes on for ever . And [he]_{614-that man} was courageous . It was a corrupt courage , but it was as good for [his]_{614-that man} purposes as the other kind . [He]_{614-that man} sailed close to [the cliff of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{4950-the cliff of the great isabel} , throwing a penetrating glance from the deck at [the mouth of [the ravine , tangled in an undisturbed growth of bushes]_{5201-the ravine , tangled in an undisturbed growth of bushes}]_{5200-the mouth of the ravine , tangled in an undisturbed growth of bushes} . [He]_{614-that man} sailed close enough to exchange hails with [the workmen]_{3267-the workmen} , shading [their]_{3267-the workmen} eyes on the edge of the sheer drop of the cliff overhung by the jib - head of a powerful crane . [He]_{614-that man} perceived that [none of [them]_{3267-the workmen}]_{5203-none of them} had any occasion even to approach [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} where the silver lay hidden ; let alone to enter it . In [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} [he]_{614-that man} learned that [no one]_{602-no one} slept on [the island]_{786-the island} . [The labouring gangs]_{5208-the labouring gangs} returned to [port]_5164-port every evening , singing chorus songs in [the empty lighters towed by a harbour tug]_{5210-the empty lighters towed by a harbour tug} . For the moment [he]_{614-that man} had nothing to fear . But afterwards ? [he]_{614-that man} asked [himself]_{614-that man} . Later , when [a keeper]_{5211-a keeper} came to live in [the cottage that was being built some hundred and fifty yards back from [the low lighttower]_{5213-the low lighttower}]_{5212-the cottage that was being built some hundred and fifty yards back from the low lighttower} , and four hundred or so from [the dark , shaded , jungly ravine]_{5214-the dark , shaded , jungly ravine} , containing the secret of [his]_{614-that man} safety , of [his]_{614-that man} influence , of [his]_{614-that man} magnificence , of [his]_{614-that man} power over the future , of [his]_{614-that man} defiance of ill - luck , of every possible betrayal from [rich and poor alike]_{5215-rich and poor alike} - what then ? [He]_{614-that man} could never shake off the treasure . [His]_{614-that man} audacity , greater than that of [other men]_{5216-other men} , had welded that vein of silver into [his]_{614-that man} life . And the feeling of fearful and ardent subjection , the feeling of [his]_{614-that man} slavery - so irremediable and profound that often , in [his]_{614-that man} thoughts , [he]_{614-that man} compared [himself]_{614-that man} to the legendary Gringos , neither dead nor alive , bound down to [their]_5217-their conquest of [unlawful wealth on [Azuera]_13-azuera]_{5218-unlawful wealth on azuera} - weighed heavily on [the independent [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} , owner and master of [a coasting schooner]_{720-a coasting schooner} , whose smart appearance and fabulous good - luck in trading were so well known along [the western seaboard of [a vast continent]_{5222-a vast continent}]_{5221-the western seaboard of a vast continent}]_{5219-the independent captain fidanza , owner and master of a coasting schooner , whose smart appearance and fabulous good - luck in trading were so well known along the western seaboard of a vast continent} . Fiercely whiskered and grave , a shade less supple in [his]_{255-captain fidanza} walk , the vigour and symmetry of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} powerful limbs lost in the vulgarity of a brown tweed suit , made by [Jews]_5223-jews in [the slums of [London]_51-london]_{5224-the slums of london} , and sold by [the clothing department of [the Compania Anzani]_{5226-the compania anzani}]_{5225-the clothing department of the compania anzani} , [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} was seen in [the streets of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{1596-the streets of sulaco} attending to [his]_{255-captain fidanza} business , as usual , that trip . And , as usual , [he]_{255-captain fidanza} allowed it to get about that [he]_{255-captain fidanza} had made a great profit on [his]_{255-captain fidanza} cargo . [It]_5228-it was [a cargo of salt fish]_{5229-a cargo of salt fish} , and [Lent]_514-lent was approaching . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} was seen in [tramcars]_{5230-tramcars} going to and fro between [the town]_{877-the town} and [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} ; [he]_{255-captain fidanza} talked with [people]_5626-people in [a cafe or two]_{5234-a cafe or two} in [his]_{255-captain fidanza} measured , steady voice . [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} was seen . [The generation that would know nothing of the famous ride to [Cayta]_23-cayta]_{5235-the generation that would know nothing of the famous ride to cayta} was not born yet . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [the miscalled Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , had made for [himself]_251-nostromo , under [his]_251-nostromo rightful name , another public existence , but modified by the new conditions , less picturesque , more difficult to keep up in the increased size and varied population of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco , [the progressive capital of [the Occidental Republic]_{635-the occidental republic}]_{5236-the progressive capital of the occidental republic} . [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} , unpicturesque , but always a little mysterious , was recognized quite sufficiently under the lofty glass and iron roof of [the Sulaco railway station]_{5238-the sulaco railway station} . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} took [a local train]_{5239-a local train} , and got out in [Rincon]_88-rincon , where [he]_{255-captain fidanza} visited [the widow of [the Cargador who had died of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} wounds at the dawn of the New Era]_{5241-the cargador who had died of his wounds at the dawn of the new era} , like [Don Jose Avellanos]_{247-don jose} in [the patio of [the Casa Gould]_{1093-the casa gould}]_{8385-the patio of the casa gould}]_{5240-the widow of the cargador who had died of his wounds at the dawn of the new era , like don jose avellanos in the patio of the casa gould} . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} consented to sit down and drink a glass of cool lemonade in [the hut]_{5244-the hut} , while [the woman]_{5734-the woman} , standing up , poured a perfect torrent of words to which [he]_{255-captain fidanza} did not listen . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} left some money with [her]_{5734-the woman} , as usual . [The orphaned children , growing up and well schooled , calling [him]_{255-captain fidanza} [uncle]_5081-uncle]_{5246-the orphaned children , growing up and well schooled , calling him uncle} , clamoured for [his]_{255-captain fidanza} blessing . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} gave that , too ; and in the doorway paused for a moment to look at the flat face of [the San Tome mountain]_{6383-the san tome mountain} with a faint frown . This slight contraction of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} bronzed brow casting a marked tinge of severity upon [his]_{255-captain fidanza} usual unbending expression , was observed at the Lodge which [he]_{255-captain fidanza} attended - but went away before the banquet . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} wore it at the meeting of [some good comrades]_{5249-some good comrades} , [Italians and Occidentals]_{5250-italians and occidentals} , assembled in [his]_{255-captain fidanza} honour under the presidency of [an indigent , sickly , somewhat hunchbacked little photographer , with a white face and a magnanimous soul dyed crimson by a bloodthirsty hate of all capitalists]_{5251-an indigent , sickly , somewhat hunchbacked little photographer , with a white face and a magnanimous soul dyed crimson by a bloodthirsty hate of all capitalists} , [oppressors of the two hemispheres]_{5252-oppressors of the two hemispheres} . The heroic [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , [old revolutionist]_{5253-old revolutionist} , would have understood nothing of [his]_{252-the garibaldino} opening speech ; and [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} , lavishly generous as usual to [some poor comrades]_{5254-some poor comrades} , made no speech at all . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} had listened , frowning , with [his]_{255-captain fidanza} mind far away , and walked off unapproachable , silent , like [a man full of cares]_{5255-a man full of cares} . [His]_{255-captain fidanza} frown deepened as , in the early morning , [he]_{255-captain fidanza} watched [the stone - masons]_{5256-the stone - masons} go off to [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} , in lighters loaded with squared blocks of stone , enough to add another course to [the squat light - tower]_{5258-the squat light - tower} . That was the rate of the work . One course per day . And [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} meditated . The presence of [[strangers]_{982-strangers} on [the island]_{786-the island}]_{5260-strangers on the island} would cut [him]_{255-captain fidanza} completely off the treasure . It had been difficult and dangerous enough before . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} was afraid , and [he]_{255-captain fidanza} was angry . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} thought with the resolution of [a master]_{5262-a master} and the cunning of [a cowed slave]_{5263-a cowed slave} . Then [he]_{255-captain fidanza} went [ashore]_5264-ashore . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} was [a man of resource and ingenuity]_{5265-a man of resource and ingenuity} ; and , as usual , the expedient [he]_{255-captain fidanza} found at a critical moment was effective enough to alter the situation radically . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} had the gift of evolving safety out of the very danger , [this incomparable [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{5266-this incomparable nostromo} , this " fellow in a thousand . "_{[255-captain fidanza]} With [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} established on [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} , there would be no need for concealment . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} would be able to go openly , in daylight , to see [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} daughters]_{5878-his daughters} - [one of [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} daughters]_{5878-his daughters}]_{5269-one of his daughters} - and stay late talking to [the old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} . Then in the dark . . . Night after night . . . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} would dare to grow rich quicker now . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} yearned to clasp , embrace , absorb , subjugate in unquestioned possession this treasure , whose tyranny had weighed upon [his]_{255-captain fidanza} mind , [his]_{255-captain fidanza} actions , [his]_{255-captain fidanza} very sleep . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} went to see [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} friend]_{5271-his friend} [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} - and the thing was done as [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} had related to [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . When the project was mooted to [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} , something like the faint reflection , the dim ghost of a very ancient smile , stole under the white and enormous moustaches of [the old hater of [kings]_5804-kings and [ministers]_{5805-ministers}]_{5272-the old hater of kings and ministers} . [[His]_{255-captain fidanza} daughters]_{5878-his daughters} were the object of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} anxious care . [The younger]_{5705-the younger} , especially . [Linda]_284-linda , with [[her]_284-linda mother]_{7243-her mother} 's voice , had taken more [[her]_284-linda mother]_{7243-her mother} 's place . [Her]_284-linda deep , vibrating " Eh , [Padre]_348-padre ? "_[284-linda] seemed , but for the change of the word , the very echo of the impassioned , remonstrating " Eh , [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} ? "_[284-linda] of poor [Signora Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} . It was [his]_{255-captain fidanza} fixed opinion that [the town]_{877-the town} was [no proper place for [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} girls]_{7658-his girls}]_{5280-no proper place for his girls} . [The infatuated but guileless Ramirez]_516-ramirez was the object of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} profound aversion , as resuming the sins of [the country whose people were blind]_{5282-the country whose people were blind} , vile esclavos . On [his]_{255-captain fidanza} return from [his]_{255-captain fidanza} next voyage , [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} found [the Violas]_{413-the violas} settled in [[the light - keeper]_{5283-the light - keeper} 's cottage]_{5284-the light - keeper 's cottage} . [His]_{255-captain fidanza} knowledge of [Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} 's idiosyncrasies had not played [him]_{255-captain fidanza} false . [The Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} had refused to entertain the idea of [any companion]_{5285-any companion} whatever , except [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} girls]_{7658-his girls} . And [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} , anxious to please [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} poor Nostromo]_251-nostromo , with that felicity of inspiration which only true affection can give , had formally appointed [Linda Viola]_284-linda as [under - keeper of [the Isabel 's Light]_{5288-the isabel 's light}]_{5287-under - keeper of the isabel 's light} . " [The light]_{10772-the light} is private property , "_{[267-captain mitchell]} [he]_{267-captain mitchell} used to explain . " It belongs to [[my]_{267-captain mitchell} Company]_{8956-my company} . [I]_{267-captain mitchell} 've the power to nominate whom [I]_{267-captain mitchell} like , and [Viola]_284-linda it shall be . It 's about the only thing [Nostromo]_251-nostromo - [a man worth [his]_251-nostromo weight in gold]_{10774-a man worth his weight in gold} , mind [you]_10775-you - has ever asked [me]_{267-captain mitchell} to do for [him]_251-nostromo . "_{[267-captain mitchell]} Directly [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} schooner]_{10639-his schooner} was anchored opposite [the New Custom House]_{5290-the new custom house} , with [its]_{5290-the new custom house} sham air of [a Greek temple]_{5291-a greek temple} , flatroofed , with a colonnade , [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} went pulling [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} small boat]_{5292-his small boat} out of [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} , bound for [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} , openly in the light of a declining day , before [all men]_{7561-all men} 's eyes , with a sense of having mastered the fates . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} must establish a regular position . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} would ask [him]_{255-captain fidanza} for [[his]_{267-captain mitchell} daughter]_{7707-his daughter} now . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} thought of [Giselle]_387-giselle as [he]_{267-captain mitchell} pulled . [Linda]_284-linda loved [him]_{267-captain mitchell} , perhaps , but [the old man]_{953-the old man} would be glad to keep [the elder]_{5297-the elder} , who had [[his]_{953-the old man} wife]_{725-his wife} 's voice . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} did not pull for [the narrow strand where [he]_{267-captain mitchell} had landed with [Decoud]_257-decoud , and afterwards alone on [his]_{267-captain mitchell} first visit to [the treasure]_{3661-the treasure}]_{5299-the narrow strand where he had landed with decoud , and afterwards alone on his first visit to the treasure} . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} made for [the beach at the other end]_{5301-the beach at the other end} , and walked up the regular and gentle slope of [the wedge - shaped island]_{5302-the wedge - shaped island} . [Giorgio Viola]_{252-the garibaldino} , whom [he]_{267-captain mitchell} saw from afar , sitting on a bench under the front wall of [the cottage]_{5303-the cottage} , lifted [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arm slightly to [his]_{252-the garibaldino} loud hail . [He]_{267-captain mitchell} walked up . [Neither of [the girls]_{2127-the girls}]_{5304-neither of the girls} appeared . " It is good here , "_{[953-the old man]} said [the old man]_{953-the old man} , in [his]_{953-the old man} austere , far - away manner . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo nodded ; then , after a short silence - " [You]_{953-the old man} saw [my]_251-nostromo schooner pass in not two hours ago ? Do [you]_{953-the old man} know why [I]_251-nostromo am here before , so to speak , [my]_251-nostromo anchor has fairly bitten into the ground of [this port of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{10776-this port of sulaco} ? "_{[251-nostromo]} " [You]_251-nostromo are welcome like [a son]_{2751-a son} , "_{[953-the old man]} [the old man]_{953-the old man} declared , quietly , staring away upon [the sea]_{698-the sea} . " Ah ! [[thy]_{953-the old man} son]_{4504-thy son} . [I]_{953-the old man} know . [I]_{953-the old man} am what [[thy]_{953-the old man} son]_{4504-thy son} would have been . It is well , [viejo]_8473-viejo . It is a very good welcome . Listen , [I]_{953-the old man} have come to ask [you]_251-nostromo for - - "_{[953-the old man]} A sudden dread came upon [the fearless and incorruptible Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [He]_251-nostromo dared not utter the name in [his]_251-nostromo mind . The slight pause only imparted a marked weight and solemnity to the changed end of the phrase . " For [[my]_251-nostromo wife]_{571-my wife} ! "_{[251-nostromo]} . . . [His]_251-nostromo heart was beating fast . " It is time [you]_251-nostromo - - "_{[251-nostromo]} [The Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} arrested [him]_251-nostromo with an extended arm . " That was left for [you]_251-nostromo to judge . "_{[251-nostromo]} [He]_251-nostromo got up slowly . [His]_251-nostromo beard , unclipped since [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} 's death , thick , snow - white , covered [his]_251-nostromo powerful chest . [He]_251-nostromo turned [his]_251-nostromo head to the door , and called out in [his]_251-nostromo strong voice - " [Linda]_284-linda . "_{[251-nostromo]} [Her]_5309-her answer came sharp and faint from within ; and [the appalled Nostromo]_251-nostromo stood up , too , but remained mute , gazing at the door . [He]_251-nostromo was afraid . [He]_251-nostromo was not afraid of being refused [the girl [he]_251-nostromo loved]_{5310-the girl he loved} - no mere refusal could stand between [him]_251-nostromo and [a woman [he]_251-nostromo desired]_{5311-a woman he desired} - but [the shining spectre of the treasure]_{5312-the shining spectre of the treasure} rose before [him]_251-nostromo , claiming [his]_251-nostromo allegiance in a silence that could not be gainsaid . [He]_251-nostromo was afraid , because , neither dead nor alive , like [the Gringos]_{515-the gringos} on [Azuera]_13-azuera , [he]_251-nostromo belonged body and soul to the unlawfulness of [his]_251-nostromo audacity . [He]_251-nostromo was afraid of being forbidden [the island]_{786-the island} . [He]_251-nostromo was afraid , and said nothing . Seeing [the two men]_{2813-the two men} standing up side by side to await [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} , [Linda]_284-linda stopped in the doorway . Nothing could alter the passionate dead whiteness of [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} face ; but [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} black eyes seemed to catch and concentrate all the light of the low sun in a flaming spark within the black depths , covered at once by the slow descent of heavy eyelids . " Behold [[thy]_284-linda husband]_{10782-thy husband} , [master]_10783-master , and [benefactor]_{10784-benefactor} . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} 's voice resounded with a force that seemed to fill the whole gulf . [She]_{5311-a woman he desired} stepped forward with [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} eyes nearly closed , like [a sleep - walker in a beatific dream]_{5315-a sleep - walker in a beatific dream} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo made a superhuman effort . " It is time , [Linda]_284-linda , [[we]_10785-we two]_{10786-we two} were betrothed , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said , steadily , in [his]_251-nostromo level , careless , unbending tone . [She]_{5311-a woman he desired} put [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} hand into [his]_251-nostromo offered palm , lowering [her]_{5311-a woman he desired} head , dark with bronze glints , upon which [[her]_{5311-a woman he desired} father]_{632-her father} 's hand rested for a moment . " And so the soul of [the dead]_{1313-the dead} is satisfied . "_{[5311-a woman he desired]} This came from [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} , who went on talking for a while of [[his]_{270-old giorgio} dead wife]_{10272-his dead wife} ; while [the two]_{5178-the two} , sitting side by side , never looked at [each other]_{5796-each other} . Then [the old man]_{953-the old man} ceased ; and [Linda]_284-linda , motionless , began to speak . " Ever since [I]_284-linda felt [I]_284-linda lived in [the world]_{525-the world} , [I]_284-linda have lived for [you]_251-nostromo alone , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} . And that [you]_251-nostromo knew ! [You]_251-nostromo knew it . . . [Battistino]_{276-battistino} . "_[284-linda] [She]_284-linda pronounced the name exactly with [[her]_284-linda mother]_{7243-her mother} 's intonation . A gloom as of the grave covered [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's heart . " Yes . [I]_251-nostromo knew , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said . [The heroic Garibaldino]_{5322-the heroic garibaldino} sat on the same bench bowing [his]_{953-the old man} hoary head , [his]_{953-the old man} old soul dwelling alone with its memories , tender and violent , terrible and dreary - solitary on the earth full of [men]_552-men . And [Linda]_284-linda , [[his]_251-nostromo best - loved daughter]_{5324-his best - loved daughter} , was saying , " [I]_284-linda was [yours]_251-nostromo ever since [I]_284-linda can remember . [I]_284-linda had only to think of [you]_251-nostromo for [the earth]_{617-the earth} to become empty to [my]_284-linda eyes . When [you]_251-nostromo were there , [I]_284-linda could see [no one else]_{10790-no one else} . [I]_284-linda was [yours]_251-nostromo . Nothing is changed . [The world]_{525-the world} belongs to [you]_251-nostromo , and [you]_251-nostromo let [me]_284-linda live in it . "_[284-linda] . . . [She]_284-linda dropped [her]_284-linda low , vibrating voice to a still lower note , and found other things to say - torturing for [the man at [her]_284-linda side]_{5325-the man at her side} . [Her]_284-linda murmur ran on ardent and voluble . [She]_284-linda did not seem to see [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} , who came out with an altar - cloth [she]_{5874-her sister} was embroidering in [her]_{5874-her sister} hands , and passed in front of [them]_5327-them , silent , fresh , fair , with a quick glance and a faint smile , to sit a little away on [the other side of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo]_{5328-the other side of nostromo} . The evening was still . The sun sank almost to the edge of [a purple ocean]_{5329-a purple ocean} ; and [the white lighthouse]_{5330-the white lighthouse} , livid against the background of clouds filling [the head of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{4912-the head of the gulf} , bore the lantern red and glowing , like a live ember kindled by the fire of the sky . [Giselle]_387-giselle , indolent and demure , raised the altar - cloth from time to time to hide nervous yawns , as of [a young panther]_{5333-a young panther} . Suddenly [Linda]_284-linda rushed at [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} , and seizing [her]_{5874-her sister} head , covered [her]_{5874-her sister} face with kisses . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's brain reeled . When [she]_284-linda left [her]_{5874-her sister} , as if stunned by the violent caresses , with [her]_{5874-her sister} hands lying in [her]_{5874-her sister} lap , [the slave of the treasure]_{5335-the slave of the treasure} felt as if [he]_{5335-the slave of the treasure} could shoot [that woman]_{10380-that woman} . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} lifted [his]_{270-old giorgio} leonine head . " Where are [you]_284-linda going , [Linda]_284-linda ? "_{[270-old giorgio]} " To the light , [padre mio]_{10792-padre mio} . "_{[270-old giorgio]} " Si , [si]_8388-si - to [your]_284-linda duty . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} got up , too , looked after [[his]_{270-old giorgio} eldest daughter]_{5337-his eldest daughter} ; then , in a tone whose festive note seemed the echo of a mood lost in the night of ages - " [I]_{270-old giorgio} am going in to cook something . Aha ! [Son]_10794-son ! [The old man]_{953-the old man} knows where to find a bottle of wine , too . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} turned to [Giselle]_387-giselle , with a change to austere tenderness . " And [you]_387-giselle , [little one]_{10796-little one} , pray not to [the God of [priests]_5899-priests and [slaves]_1098-slaves]_{10797-the god of priests and slaves} , but to [the God of [orphans]_6097-orphans]_{10800-the god of orphans} , of [the oppressed]_{10802-the oppressed} , of [the poor]_{700-the poor} , of [little children]_{10804-little children} , to give [thee]_387-giselle [a man like this one]_{10805-a man like this one} for [a husband]_{10806-a husband} . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [His]_{270-old giorgio} hand rested heavily for a moment on [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's shoulder ; then [he]_{270-old giorgio} went in . [The hopeless slave of [the San Tome silver]_{65-san tome}]_{5338-the hopeless slave of the san tome silver} felt at these words the venomous fangs of jealousy biting deep into [his]_{270-old giorgio} heart . [He]_{270-old giorgio} was appalled by the novelty of the experience , by its force , by its physical intimacy . [A husband]_{10806-a husband} ! [A husband]_{10806-a husband} for [her]_5341-her ! And yet it was natural that [Giselle]_387-giselle should have [a husband]_{10806-a husband} at some time or other . [He]_{270-old giorgio} had never realized that before . In discovering that [her]_387-giselle beauty could belong to another [he]_{270-old giorgio} felt as though [he]_{270-old giorgio} could kill [this one of [[old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} 's daughters]_{5344-old giorgio 's daughters}]_{5343-this one of old giorgio 's daughters} also . [He]_{270-old giorgio} muttered moodily - " [They]_10807-they say [you]_387-giselle love [Ramirez]_516-ramirez . "_{[270-old giorgio]} [She]_387-giselle shook [her]_387-giselle head without looking at [him]_{270-old giorgio} . Coppery glints rippled to and fro on the wealth of [her]_387-giselle gold hair . [Her]_387-giselle smooth forehead had the soft , pure sheen of a priceless pearl in the splendour of the sunset , mingling the gloom of starry spaces , the purple of [the sea]_{698-the sea} , and the crimson of the sky in a magnificent stillness . " No , "_{[387-giselle]} [she]_387-giselle said , slowly . " [I]_387-giselle never loved [him]_516-ramirez . [I]_387-giselle think [I]_387-giselle never . . . [He]_516-ramirez loves [me]_387-giselle - perhaps . "_{[387-giselle]} The seduction of [her]_387-giselle slow voice died out of the air , and [her]_387-giselle raised eyes remained fixed on nothing , as if indifferent and without thought . " [Ramirez]_516-ramirez told [you]_387-giselle [he]_516-ramirez loved [you]_387-giselle ? "_{[251-nostromo]} asked [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , restraining [himself]_251-nostromo . " Ah ! once - one evening . . . "_{[251-nostromo]} " [The miserable . . . Ha]_{10808-the miserable . . . ha} ! "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} had jumped up as if stung by a gad - fly , and stood before [her]_387-giselle mute with anger . " Misericordia Divina ! [You]_{270-old giorgio} , too , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} ! [Poor wretch]_{10809-poor wretch} that [I]_387-giselle am ! "_{[387-giselle]} [she]_387-giselle lamented in ingenuous tones . " [I]_387-giselle told [Linda]_284-linda , and [she]_284-linda scolded - [she]_284-linda scolded . Am [I]_387-giselle to live blind , dumb , and deaf in [this world]_{593-this world} ? And [she]_284-linda told [father]_6824-father , who took down [his]_6824-father gun and cleaned it . [Poor Ramirez]_516-ramirez ! Then [you]_{270-old giorgio} came , and [she]_284-linda told [you]_{270-old giorgio} . "_{[387-giselle]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} looked at [her]_387-giselle . [He]_{270-old giorgio} fastened [his]_{270-old giorgio} eyes upon the hollow of [her]_387-giselle white throat , which had the invincible charm of things young , palpitating , delicate , and alive . Was this [the child [he]_{270-old giorgio} had known]_{5346-the child he had known} ? Was it possible ? It dawned upon [him]_{270-old giorgio} that in these last years [he]_{270-old giorgio} had really seen very little - nothing - of [her]_387-giselle . Nothing . [She]_387-giselle had come into [the world]_{525-the world} like a thing unknown . [She]_387-giselle had come upon [him]_{270-old giorgio} unawares . [She]_387-giselle was a danger . A frightful danger . The instinctive mood of fierce determination that had never failed [him]_{270-old giorgio} before the perils of this life added its steady force to the violence of [his]_{270-old giorgio} passion . [She]_387-giselle , in a voice that recalled to [him]_{270-old giorgio} the song of running water , the tinkling of a silver bell , continued - " And between [you]_{270-old giorgio} three [you]_{270-old giorgio} have brought [me]_{270-old giorgio} here into this captivity to the sky and water . Nothing else . Sky and water . Oh , Sanctissima Madre . [My]_{270-old giorgio} hair shall turn grey on [this tedious island]_{10812-this tedious island} . [I]_{270-old giorgio} could hate [you]_{270-old giorgio} , [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} ! "_{[270-old giorgio]} [He]_{270-old giorgio} laughed loudly . [Her]_387-giselle voice enveloped [him]_{270-old giorgio} like a caress . [She]_387-giselle bemoaned [her]_387-giselle fate , spreading unconsciously , like a flower its perfume in the coolness of the evening , the indefinable seduction of [[her]_387-giselle person]_{10047-her person} . Was it [her]_387-giselle fault that [nobody]_976-nobody ever had admired [Linda]_284-linda ? Even when [they]_5350-they were little , going out with [[their]_5350-they mother]_{5702-their mother} to [Mass]_241-mass , [she]_387-giselle remembered that [people]_5626-people took no notice of [Linda]_284-linda , who was fearless , and chose instead to frighten [her]_284-linda , who was timid , with [their]_5626-people attention . It was [her]_284-linda hair like gold , [she]_387-giselle supposed . [He]_{270-old giorgio} broke out - " [Your]_284-linda hair like gold , and [your]_284-linda eyes like violets , and [your]_284-linda lips like the rose ; [your]_284-linda round arms , [your]_284-linda white throat . "_{[270-old giorgio]} . . . Imperturbable in the indolence of [her]_284-linda pose , [she]_284-linda blushed deeply all over to the roots of [her]_284-linda hair . [She]_284-linda was not conceited . [She]_284-linda was no more self - conscious than a flower . But [she]_284-linda was pleased . And perhaps even a flower loves to hear itself praised . [He]_{270-old giorgio} glanced down , and added , impetuously - " [Your]_284-linda little feet ! "_{[270-old giorgio]} Leaning back against the rough stone wall of [the cottage]_{5303-the cottage} , [she]_284-linda seemed to bask languidly in the warmth of the rosy flush . Only [her]_284-linda lowered eyes glanced at [her]_284-linda little feet . " And so [you]_{270-old giorgio} are going at last to marry [[our]_10813-our [Linda]_284-linda]_{10814-our linda} . [She]_284-linda is terrible . Ah ! now [she]_284-linda will understand better since [you]_{270-old giorgio} have told [her]_284-linda [you]_{270-old giorgio} love [her]_284-linda . [She]_284-linda will not be so fierce . "_[284-linda] " [Chica]_517-chica ! "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , " [I]_251-nostromo have not told [her]_284-linda anything . "_{[251-nostromo]} " Then make haste . Come to - morrow . Come and tell [her]_284-linda , so that [I]_284-linda may have some peace from [her]_284-linda scolding and - perhaps - who knows . . . "_[284-linda] " Be allowed to listen to [[your]_{270-old giorgio} Ramirez]_{10815-your ramirez} , eh ? Is that it ? [You]_{270-old giorgio} . . . "_[284-linda] " [Mercy of [God]_259-god]_{10816-mercy of god} ! How violent [you]_{270-old giorgio} are , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , "_[5354-she] [she]_5354-she said , unmoved . " Who is [Ramirez]_516-ramirez . . . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez . . . Who is [he]_516-ramirez ? "_[5354-she] [she]_5354-she repeated , dreamily , in the dusk and gloom of [the clouded gulf]_{5355-the clouded gulf} , with a low red streak in the west like a hot bar of glowing iron laid across the entrance of a world sombre as [a cavern]_{5356-a cavern} , where [the magnificent Capataz de Cargadores]_{5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores} had hidden [his]_{5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores} conquests of love and wealth . " Listen , [Giselle]_387-giselle , "_{[5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores]} [he]_{5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores} said , in measured tones ; " [I]_{5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores} will tell no word of love to [[your]_387-giselle sister]_{10817-your sister} . Do [you]_387-giselle want to know why ? "_{[5357-the magnificent capataz de cargadores]} " Alas ! [I]_5358-her could not understand perhaps , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni . [Father]_6824-father says [you]_518-giovanni are not like [other men]_{5216-other men} ; that [no one]_{602-no one} had ever understood [you]_518-giovanni properly ; that [the rich]_{4296-the rich} will be surprised yet . . . . Oh ! saints in [heaven]_8524-heaven ! [I]_5358-her am weary . "_[5358-her] [She]_5358-her raised [her]_5358-her embroidery to conceal the lower part of [her]_5358-her face , then let it fall on [her]_5358-her lap . The lantern was shaded on the land side , but slanting away from the dark column of [the lighthouse]_{5359-the lighthouse} [they]_5360-they could see the long shaft of light , kindled by [Linda]_284-linda , go out to strike the expiring glow in a horizon of purple and red . [Giselle Viola]_387-giselle , with [her]_387-giselle head resting against the wall of [the house]_{969-the house} , [her]_387-giselle eyes half closed , and [her]_387-giselle little feet , in white stockings and black slippers , crossed over each other , seemed to surrender [herself]_387-giselle , tranquil and fatal , to the gathering dusk . The charm of [her]_387-giselle body , the promising mysteriousness of [her]_387-giselle indolence , went out into the night of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} like a fresh and intoxicating fragrance spreading out in the shadows , impregnating the air . [The incorruptible Nostromo]_251-nostromo breathed [her]_387-giselle ambient seduction in the tumultuous heaving of [his]_251-nostromo breast . Before leaving [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} [he]_251-nostromo had thrown off the store clothing of [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} , for greater ease in the long pull out to [the islands]_{2833-the islands} . [He]_251-nostromo stood before [her]_387-giselle in the red sash and check shirt as [he]_251-nostromo used to appear on [the Company 's wharf]_{5364-the company 's wharf} - [a Mediterranean sailor come ashore to try [his]_251-nostromo luck in [Costaguana]_8-costaguana]_{5365-a mediterranean sailor come ashore to try his luck in costaguana} . The dusk of purple and red enveloped [him]_251-nostromo , too - close , soft , profound , as no more than fifty yards from that spot it had gathered evening after evening about the self - destructive passion of [Don Martin Decoud]_257-decoud 's utter scepticism , flaming up to death in solitude . " [You]_387-giselle have got to hear , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo began at last , with perfect self - control . " [I]_251-nostromo shall say no word of love to [[your]_387-giselle sister]_{10817-your sister} , to whom [I]_251-nostromo am betrothed from this evening , because it is [you]_387-giselle that [I]_251-nostromo love . It is [you]_387-giselle ! "_{[251-nostromo]} . . . The dusk let [him]_251-nostromo see yet the tender and voluptuous smile that came instinctively upon [her]_387-giselle lips shaped for love and kisses , freeze hard in the drawn , haggard lines of terror . [He]_251-nostromo could not restrain [himself]_251-nostromo any longer . While [she]_387-giselle shrank from [his]_251-nostromo approach , [her]_387-giselle arms went out to [him]_251-nostromo , abandoned and regal in the dignity of [her]_387-giselle languid surrender . [He]_251-nostromo held [her]_387-giselle head in [his]_251-nostromo two hands , and showered rapid kisses upon the upturned face that gleamed in the purple dusk . Masterful and tender , [he]_251-nostromo was entering slowly upon the fulness of [his]_251-nostromo possession . And [he]_251-nostromo perceived that [she]_387-giselle was crying . Then [the incomparable Capataz]_{5366-the incomparable capataz} , [the man of careless loves]_{5367-the man of careless loves} , became gentle and caressing , like [a woman to the grief of a child]_{5368-a woman to the grief of a child} . [He]_251-nostromo murmured to [her]_387-giselle fondly . [He]_251-nostromo sat down by [her]_387-giselle and nursed [her]_387-giselle fair head on [his]_251-nostromo breast . [He]_251-nostromo called [her]_387-giselle [his]_251-nostromo star and [his]_251-nostromo little flower . It had grown dark . From [the living - room of [the light - keeper]_{5283-the light - keeper} 's cottage]_{5369-the living - room of the light - keeper 's cottage} , where [Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , [one of [the Immortal Thousand]_{519-the immortal thousand}]_{5371-one of the immortal thousand} , was bending [his]_{270-old giorgio} leonine and heroic head over a charcoal fire , there came the sound of sizzling and the aroma of an artistic frittura . In the obscure disarray of that thing , happening like a cataclysm , it was in [her]_387-giselle feminine head that some gleam of reason survived . [He]_251-nostromo was lost to [the world]_{525-the world} in [their]_5373-their embraced stillness . But [she]_387-giselle said , whispering into [his]_251-nostromo ear - " [God of mercy]_{10824-god of mercy} ! What will become of [me]_387-giselle - here - now - between this sky and [this water [I]_387-giselle hate]_{10825-this water i hate} ? [Linda]_284-linda , [Linda]_284-linda - [I]_387-giselle see [her]_387-giselle ! "_{[387-giselle]} . . . [She]_387-giselle tried to get out of [his]_251-nostromo arms , suddenly relaxed at the sound of that name . But there was [no one]_{602-no one} approaching [their]_5373-their black shapes , enlaced and struggling on the white background of the wall . " [Linda]_284-linda ! [Poor [Linda]_284-linda]_{10826-poor linda} ! [I]_5375-i tremble ! [I]_5375-i shall die of fear before [[my]_5375-i poor sister]_{10827-my poor sister} [Linda]_284-linda , betrothed to - day to [Giovanni]_518-giovanni - [[my]_5375-i lover]_{10828-my lover} ! [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , [you]_518-giovanni must have been mad ! [I]_5375-i can not understand [you]_518-giovanni ! [You]_518-giovanni are not like [other men]_{5216-other men} ! [I]_5375-i will not give [you]_518-giovanni up - never - only to [God]_259-god [himself]_259-god ! But why have [you]_518-giovanni done this blind , mad , cruel , frightful thing ? "_[5375-i] Released , [she]_5375-i hung [her]_5375-i head , let fall [her]_5375-i hands . The altar - cloth , as if tossed by a great wind , lay far away from [them]_5376-them , gleaming white on the black ground . " From fear of losing [my]_251-nostromo hope of [you]_518-giovanni , "_{[251-nostromo]} said [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . " [You]_518-giovanni knew that [you]_518-giovanni had [my]_5375-i soul ! [You]_518-giovanni know everything ! It was made for [you]_518-giovanni ! But what could stand between [you]_518-giovanni and [me]_5375-i ? What ? Tell [me]_5375-i ! "_[5375-i] [she]_5375-i repeated , without impatience , in superb assurance . " [[Your]_518-giovanni dead mother]_{10830-your dead mother} , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said , very low . " Ah ! . . . [Poor mother]_{10831-poor mother} ! [She]_{10830-your dead mother} has always . . . [She]_{10830-your dead mother} is [a saint in [heaven]_8524-heaven]_{10832-a saint in heaven} now , and [I]_251-nostromo can not give [you]_518-giovanni up to [her]_{10830-your dead mother} . No , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni . Only to [God]_259-god alone . [You]_518-giovanni were mad - but it is done . Oh ! what have [you]_518-giovanni done ? [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , [[my]_251-nostromo beloved]_{10834-my beloved} , [my]_251-nostromo life , [[my]_251-nostromo master]_{10835-my master} , do not leave [me]_251-nostromo here in [this grave of clouds]_{10836-this grave of clouds} . [You]_518-giovanni can not leave [me]_251-nostromo now . [You]_518-giovanni must take [me]_251-nostromo away - at once - this instant - in [the little boat]_{10837-the little boat} . [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , carry [me]_251-nostromo off to - night , from [my]_251-nostromo fear of [Linda]_284-linda 's eyes , before [I]_251-nostromo have to look at [her]_284-linda again . "_{[251-nostromo]} [She]_5377-her nestled close to [him]_5378-he . [The slave of [the San Tome silver]_{65-san tome}]_{5379-the slave of the san tome silver} felt the weight as of chains upon [his]_5378-he limbs , a pressure as of a cold hand upon [his]_5378-he lips . [He]_5378-he struggled against the spell . " [I]_5378-he can not , "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he said . " Not yet . There is something that stands between [us]_10838-us two and the freedom of [the world]_{525-the world} . "_[5378-he] [She]_5377-her pressed [her]_5377-her form closer to [his]_5378-he side with a subtle and naive instinct of seduction . " [You]_5378-he rave , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni - [[my]_5377-her lover]_{10828-my lover} ! "_[5377-her] [she]_5377-her whispered , engagingly . " What can there be ? Carry [me]_5377-her off - in [thy]_5377-her very hands - to [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} - away from here . [I]_5377-her am not very heavy . "_[5377-her] It seemed as though [she]_5377-her expected [him]_5378-he to lift [her]_5377-her up at once in [his]_5378-he two palms . [She]_5377-her had lost the notion of all impossibility . Anything could happen on this night of wonder . As [he]_5378-he made no movement , [she]_5377-her almost cried aloud - " [I]_5377-her tell [you]_5378-he [I]_5377-her am afraid of [Linda]_284-linda ! "_[5377-her] And still [he]_5378-he did not move . [She]_5377-her became quiet and wily . " What can there be ? "_[5377-her] [she]_5377-her asked , coaxingly . [He]_5378-he felt [her]_5377-her warm , breathing , alive , quivering in the hollow of [his]_5378-he arm . In the exulting consciousness of [his]_5378-he strength , and the triumphant excitement of [his]_5378-he mind , [he]_5378-he struck out for [his]_5378-he freedom . " A treasure , "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he said . All was still . [She]_5377-her did not understand . " A treasure . A treasure of silver to buy a gold crown for [thy]_5377-her brow . "_[5377-her] " A treasure ? "_[5377-her] [she]_5377-her repeated in a faint voice , as if from the depths of a dream . " What is it [you]_5378-he say ? "_[5377-her] [She]_5377-her disengaged [herself]_5377-her gently . [He]_5378-he got up and looked down at [her]_5377-her , aware of [her]_5377-her face , of [her]_5377-her hair , [her]_5377-her lips , the dimples on [her]_5377-her cheeks - seeing the fascination of [her]_5377-her person in the night of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} as if in the blaze of noonday . [Her]_5377-her nonchalant and seductive voice trembled with the excitement of admiring awe and ungovernable curiosity . " A treasure of silver ! "_[5377-her] [she]_5377-her stammered out . Then pressed on faster : " What ? Where ? How did [you]_5378-he get it , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni ? "_[5378-he] [He]_5378-he wrestled with the spell of captivity . It was as if striking a heroic blow that [he]_5378-he burst out - " Like [a thief]_{8881-a thief} ! "_[5378-he] The densest blackness of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} seemed to fall upon [his]_5378-he head . [He]_5378-he could not see [her]_5377-her now . [She]_5377-her had vanished into a long , obscure abysmal silence , whence [her]_5377-her voice came back to [him]_5378-he after a time with a faint glimmer , which was [her]_5377-her face . " [I]_5377-her love [you]_5377-her ! [I]_5377-her love [you]_5377-her ! "_[5377-her] These words gave [him]_5378-he an unwonted sense of freedom ; they cast a spell stronger than the accursed spell of the treasure ; they changed [his]_5378-he weary subjection to that dead thing into an exulting conviction of [his]_5378-he power . [He]_5378-he would cherish [her]_5377-her , [he]_5378-he said , in a splendour as great as [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} 's . [The rich]_{4296-the rich} lived on wealth stolen from [the people]_{605-the people} , but [he]_5378-he had taken from [the rich]_{4296-the rich} nothing - nothing that was not lost to [them]_{4296-the rich} already by [their]_{4296-the rich} folly and [their]_{4296-the rich} betrayal . For [he]_5378-he had been betrayed - [he]_5378-he said - deceived , tempted . [She]_5377-her believed [him]_5378-he . . . . [He]_5378-he had kept the treasure for purposes of revenge ; but now [he]_5378-he cared nothing for it . [He]_5378-he cared only for [her]_5377-her . [He]_5378-he would put [her]_5377-her beauty in [a palace on [a hill crowned with olive trees]_{5385-a hill crowned with olive trees}]_{5384-a palace on a hill crowned with olive trees} - [a white palace above [a blue sea]_{5387-a blue sea}]_{5386-a white palace above a blue sea} . [He]_5378-he would keep [her]_5377-her there like a jewel in a casket . [He]_5378-he would get land for [her]_5377-her - [[her]_5377-her own land]_{5388-her own land} fertile with vines and corn - to set [her]_5377-her little feet upon . [He]_5378-he kissed [them]_5389-them . . . . [He]_5378-he had already paid for it all with the soul of [a woman]_{643-a woman} and the life of [a man]_{771-a man} . . . . [The Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} tasted the supreme intoxication of [his]_5378-he generosity . [He]_5378-he flung the mastered treasure superbly at [her]_5377-her feet in [the impenetrable darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{5392-the impenetrable darkness of the gulf} , in the darkness defying - as [men]_552-men said - the knowledge of [God]_259-god and the wit of [the devil]_{772-the devil} . But [she]_5377-her must let [him]_5378-he grow rich first - [he]_5378-he warned [her]_5377-her . [She]_5377-her listened as if in a trance . [Her]_5377-her fingers stirred in [his]_5378-he hair . [He]_5378-he got up from [his]_5378-he knees reeling , weak , empty , as though [he]_5378-he had flung [his]_5378-he soul away . " Make haste , then , "_[5377-her] [she]_5377-her said . " Make haste , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , [[my]_5377-her lover]_{10828-my lover} , [[my]_5377-her master]_{10835-my master} , for [I]_5377-her will give [thee]_518-giovanni up to [no one]_{602-no one} but [God]_259-god . And [I]_5377-her am afraid of [Linda]_284-linda . "_[5377-her] [He]_5378-he guessed at [her]_5377-her shudder , and swore to do [his]_5378-he best . [He]_5378-he trusted the courage of [her]_5377-her love . [She]_5377-her promised to be brave in order to be loved always - far away in [a white palace upon [a hill]_{5397-a hill} above [a blue sea]_{5387-a blue sea}]_{5396-a white palace upon a hill above a blue sea} . Then with a timid , tentative eagerness [she]_5377-her murmured - " Where is it ? Where ? Tell [me]_5377-her that , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni . "_[5377-her] [He]_5378-he opened [his]_5378-he mouth and remained silent - thunderstruck . " Not that ! Not that ! "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he gasped out , appalled at the spell of secrecy that had kept [him]_5378-he dumb before [so many people]_{5399-so many people} falling upon [his]_5378-he lips again with unimpaired force . Not even to [her]_5377-her . Not even to [her]_5377-her . It was too dangerous . " [I]_5378-he forbid [thee]_5377-her to ask , "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he cried at [her]_5377-her , deadening cautiously the anger of [his]_5378-he voice . [He]_5378-he had not regained [his]_5378-he freedom . [The spectre of the unlawful treasure]_{5400-the spectre of the unlawful treasure} arose , standing by [her]_5377-her side like a figure of silver , pitiless and secret , with a finger on its pale lips . [His]_5378-he soul died within [him]_5378-he at the vision of [himself]_5378-he creeping in presently along [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine} , with the smell of earth , of damp foliage in [his]_5378-he nostrils - creeping in , determined in a purpose that numbed [his]_5378-he breast , and creeping out again loaded with silver , with [his]_5378-he ears alert to every sound . It must be done on this very night - that work of [a craven slave]_{5402-a craven slave} ! [He]_5378-he stooped low , pressed the hem of [her]_5377-her skirt to [his]_5378-he lips , with a muttered command - " Tell [him]_{270-old giorgio} [I]_5378-he would not stay , "_[5378-he] and was gone suddenly from [her]_5377-her , silent , without as much as a footfall in the dark night . [She]_5377-her sat still , [her]_5377-her head resting indolently against the wall , and [her]_5377-her little feet in white stockings and black slippers crossed over each other . [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} , coming out , did not seem to be surprised at the intelligence as much as [she]_5377-her had vaguely feared . For [she]_5377-her was full of inexplicable fear now - fear of everything and [everybody]_{882-everybody} except of [[her]_5377-her Giovanni]_{5404-her giovanni} and [his]_{270-old giorgio} treasure . But that was incredible . [The heroic Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} accepted [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's abrupt departure with a sagacious indulgence . [He]_5378-he remembered [his]_5378-he own feelings , and exhibited a masculine penetration of the true state of the case . " Va bene . Let [him]_251-nostromo go . Ha ! ha ! No matter how fair [the woman]_{5734-the woman} , it galls a little . Liberty , liberty . There 's more than one kind ! [He]_251-nostromo has said the great word , and son [Gian ' Battista]_{275-gian ' battista} is not tame . "_[5378-he] [He]_5378-he seemed to be instructing the motionless and scared [Giselle]_387-giselle . . . . " [A man]_{771-a man} should not be tame , "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he added , dogmatically out of the doorway . [Her]_387-giselle stillness and silence seemed to displease [him]_5378-he . " Do not give way to the enviousness of [[your]_387-giselle sister]_{10817-your sister} 's lot , "_[5378-he] [he]_5378-he admonished [her]_387-giselle , very grave , in [his]_5378-he deep voice . Presently [he]_5378-he had to come to the door again to call in [[his]_5378-he younger daughter]_{5405-his younger daughter} . It was late . [He]_5378-he shouted [her]_387-giselle name three times before [she]_387-giselle even moved [her]_387-giselle head . Left alone , [she]_387-giselle had become the helpless prey of astonishment . [She]_387-giselle walked into [the bedroom [she]_387-giselle shared with [Linda]_284-linda]_{5406-the bedroom she shared with linda} like [a person profoundly asleep]_{5407-a person profoundly asleep} . That aspect was so marked that even [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} , spectacled , raising [his]_{252-the garibaldino} eyes from the Bible , shook [his]_{252-the garibaldino} head as [she]_387-giselle shut the door behind [her]_387-giselle . [She]_387-giselle walked right across [the room]_{5737-the room} without looking at anything , and sat down at once by the open window . [Linda]_284-linda , stealing down from [the tower]_{5409-the tower} in the exuberance of [her]_284-linda happiness , found [her]_387-giselle with a lighted candle at [her]_284-linda back , facing the black night full of sighing gusts of wind and the sound of distant showers - a true night of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} , too dense for the eye of [God]_259-god and the wiles of [the devil]_{772-the devil} . [She]_284-linda did not turn [her]_284-linda head at the opening of the door . There was something in that immobility which reached [Linda]_284-linda in the depths of [[her]_284-linda paradise]_{5412-her paradise} . [The elder sister]_{5413-the elder sister} guessed angrily : [the child]_{2513-the child} is thinking of [that wretched Ramirez]_{5415-that wretched ramirez} . [Linda]_284-linda longed to talk . [She]_284-linda said in [her]_284-linda arbitrary voice , " [Giselle]_387-giselle ! "_[284-linda] and was not answered by the slightest movement . [The girl that was going to live in [a palace]_{5417-a palace} and walk on ground of [her]_{5416-the girl that was going to live in a palace and walk on ground of her own} own]_{5416-the girl that was going to live in a palace and walk on ground of her own} was ready to die with terror . Not for anything in [the world]_{525-the world} would [she]_284-linda have turned [her]_284-linda head to face [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} . [Her]_284-linda heart was beating madly . [She]_284-linda said with subdued haste - " Do not speak to [me]_284-linda . [I]_284-linda am praying . "_[284-linda] [Linda]_284-linda , disappointed , went out quietly ; and [Giselle]_387-giselle sat on unbelieving , lost , dazed , patient , as if waiting for the confirmation of the incredible . The hopeless blackness of the clouds seemed part of a dream , too . [She]_284-linda waited . [She]_284-linda did not wait in vain . [The man whose soul was dead within [him]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} , creeping out of [the ravine]_{3141-the ravine}]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} , weighted with silver , had seen the gleam of the lighted window , and could not help retracing [his]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} steps from [the beach]_{5964-the beach} . On that impenetrable background , obliterating [the lofty mountains by the seaboard]_{5423-the lofty mountains by the seaboard} , [she]_284-linda saw [the slave of [the San Tome silver]_{65-san tome}]_{5379-the slave of the san tome silver} , as if by an extraordinary power of a miracle . [She]_284-linda accepted [his]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} return as if henceforth [the world]_{525-the world} could hold no surprise for all eternity . [She]_284-linda rose , compelled and rigid , and began to speak long before the light from within fell upon the face of [the approaching man]_{5426-the approaching man} . " [You]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} have come back to carry [me]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} off . It is well ! Open [thy]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} arms , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , [[my]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} lover]_{10828-my lover} . [I]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} am coming . "_{[5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine]} [His]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} prudent footsteps stopped , and with [his]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} eyes glistening wildly , [he]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} spoke in a harsh voice : " Not yet . [I]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} must grow rich slowly . "_{[5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine]} . . . A threatening note came into [his]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} tone . " Do not forget that [you]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} have [a thief]_{8881-a thief} for [[your]_{5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine} lover]_{1785-your lover} . "_{[5420-the man whose soul was dead within him , creeping out of the ravine]} " Yes ! Yes ! "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda whispered , hastily . " Come nearer ! Listen ! Do not give [me]_284-linda up , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni ! Never , never ! . . . [I]_284-linda will be patient ! . . . "_[284-linda] [Her]_284-linda form drooped consolingly over the low casement towards [the slave of the unlawful treasure]_{5427-the slave of the unlawful treasure} . The light in [the room]_{5737-the room} went out , and weighted with silver , [the magnificent Capataz]_251-nostromo clasped [her]_284-linda round [her]_284-linda white neck in the darkness of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} as [a drowning man clutches at a straw]_{5430-a drowning man clutches at a straw} . CHAPTER THIRTEEN On the day [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} was going , in [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's words , to " give a tertulia , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} went down the side of [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} schooner]_{10639-his schooner} lying in [[Sulaco]_5-sulaco harbour]_{5432-sulaco harbour} , calm , unbending , deliberate in the way [he]_{255-captain fidanza} sat down in [[his]_{255-captain fidanza} dinghy]_{5433-his dinghy} and took up [his]_{255-captain fidanza} sculls . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} was later than usual . The afternoon was well advanced before [he]_{255-captain fidanza} landed on [the beach of [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{802-the beach of the great isabel} , and with a steady pace climbed [the slope of [the island]_{786-the island}]_{5435-the slope of the island} . From a distance [he]_{255-captain fidanza} made out [Giselle]_387-giselle sitting in a chair tilted back against the end of [the house]_{969-the house} , under the window of [[the girl]_{7115-the girl} 's room]_{5439-the girl 's room} . [She]_387-giselle had [her]_387-giselle embroidery in [her]_387-giselle hands , and held it well up to [her]_387-giselle eyes . The tranquillity of [that girlish figure]_{5440-that girlish figure} exasperated the feeling of perpetual struggle and strife [he]_{255-captain fidanza} carried in [his]_{255-captain fidanza} breast . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} became angry . It seemed to [him]_{255-captain fidanza} that [she]_387-giselle ought to hear the clanking of [his]_{255-captain fidanza} fetters - [his]_{255-captain fidanza} silver fetters , from afar . And while ashore that day , [he]_{255-captain fidanza} had met [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} with the evil eye , who had looked at [him]_{255-captain fidanza} very hard . The raising of [her]_387-giselle eyes mollified [him]_{255-captain fidanza} . [They]_5442-they smiled in [their]_5442-they flower - like freshness straight upon [his]_{255-captain fidanza} heart . Then [she]_387-giselle frowned . It was a warning to be cautious . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} stopped some distance away , and in a loud , indifferent tone , said - " Good day , [Giselle]_387-giselle . Is [Linda]_284-linda up yet ? "_{[255-captain fidanza]} " Yes . [She]_284-linda is in [the big room]_{10851-the big room} with [father]_6824-father . "_{[255-captain fidanza]} [He]_{255-captain fidanza} approached then , and , looking through the window into [the bedroom]_{5443-the bedroom} for fear of being detected by [Linda]_284-linda returning [there]_5977-there for some reason , [he]_{255-captain fidanza} said , moving only [his]_{255-captain fidanza} lips - " [You]_387-giselle love [me]_{255-captain fidanza} ? "_{[255-captain fidanza]} " More than [my]_387-giselle life . "_{[387-giselle]} [She]_387-giselle went on with [her]_387-giselle embroidery under [his]_{255-captain fidanza} contemplating gaze and continued to speak , looking at [her]_387-giselle work , " Or [I]_387-giselle could not live . [I]_387-giselle could not , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni . For this life is like death . Oh , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , [I]_387-giselle shall perish if [you]_518-giovanni do not take [me]_387-giselle away . "_{[387-giselle]} [He]_{255-captain fidanza} smiled carelessly . " [I]_{255-captain fidanza} will come to the window when it 's dark , "_{[255-captain fidanza]} [he]_{255-captain fidanza} said . " No , do n't , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni . Not - to - night . [Linda]_284-linda and [father]_6824-father have been talking together for a long time today . "_{[255-captain fidanza]} " What about ? "_[5445-she] " [Ramirez]_516-ramirez , [I]_{255-captain fidanza} fancy [I]_{255-captain fidanza} heard . [I]_{255-captain fidanza} do not know . [I]_{255-captain fidanza} am afraid . [I]_{255-captain fidanza} am always afraid . It is like dying a thousand times a day . [Your]_5445-she love is to [me]_{255-captain fidanza} like [your]_5445-she treasure to [you]_5445-she . It is there , but [I]_{255-captain fidanza} can never get enough of it . "_{[255-captain fidanza]} [He]_{255-captain fidanza} looked at [her]_5445-she very still . [She]_5445-she was beautiful . [His]_{255-captain fidanza} desire had grown within [him]_{255-captain fidanza} . [He]_{255-captain fidanza} had [two masters]_{5446-two masters} now . But [she]_5445-she was incapable of sustained emotion . [She]_5445-she was sincere in what [she]_5445-she said , but [she]_5445-she slept placidly at night . When [she]_5445-she saw [him]_{255-captain fidanza} [she]_5445-she flamed up always . Then only an increased taciturnity marked the change in [her]_5445-she . [She]_5445-she was afraid of betraying [herself]_5445-she . [She]_5445-she was afraid of pain , of bodily harm , of sharp words , of facing anger , and witnessing violence . For [her]_5445-she soul was light and tender with a pagan sincerity in its impulses . [She]_5445-she murmured - " Give up [the palazzo]_{1274-the palazzo} , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni , and [the vineyard on [the hills]_{1255-the hills}]_{10855-the vineyard on the hills} , for which [we]_10857-we are starving [our]_10857-we love . "_[5445-she] [She]_5445-she ceased , seeing [Linda]_284-linda standing silent at the corner of [the house]_{969-the house} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo turned to [[his]_251-nostromo affianced wife]_{5448-his affianced wife} with a greeting , and was amazed at [her]_{5448-his affianced wife} sunken eyes , at [her]_{5448-his affianced wife} hollow cheeks , at the air of illness and anguish in [her]_{5448-his affianced wife} face . " Have [you]_{5448-his affianced wife} been ill ? "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo asked , trying to put some concern into this question . [Her]_{5448-his affianced wife} black eyes blazed at [him]_251-nostromo . " Am [I]_{5448-his affianced wife} thinner ? "_{[5448-his affianced wife]} [she]_{5448-his affianced wife} asked . " Yes - perhaps - a little . "_{[5448-his affianced wife]} " And older ? "_{[5448-his affianced wife]} " Every day counts - for all of [us]_10858-us . "_{[5448-his affianced wife]} " [I]_{5448-his affianced wife} shall go grey , [I]_{5448-his affianced wife} fear , before the ring is on [my]_{5448-his affianced wife} finger , "_{[5448-his affianced wife]} [she]_{5448-his affianced wife} said , slowly , keeping [her]_{5448-his affianced wife} gaze fastened upon [him]_251-nostromo . [She]_{5448-his affianced wife} waited for what [he]_251-nostromo would say , rolling down [her]_{5448-his affianced wife} turned - up sleeves . " No fear of that , "_{[251-nostromo]} [he]_251-nostromo said , absently . [She]_{5448-his affianced wife} turned away as if it had been something final , and busied [herself]_{5448-his affianced wife} with household cares while [Nostromo]_251-nostromo talked with [[her]_{5448-his affianced wife} father]_{632-her father} . Conversation with [the old Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} was not easy . Age had left [his]_251-nostromo faculties unimpaired , only they seemed to have withdrawn somewhere deep within [him]_251-nostromo . [His]_251-nostromo answers were slow in coming , with an effect of august gravity . But that day [he]_251-nostromo was more animated , quicker ; there seemed to be more life in the old lion . [He]_251-nostromo was uneasy for the integrity of [his]_251-nostromo honour . [He]_251-nostromo believed [Sidoni]_490-sidoni 's warning as to [Ramirez]_516-ramirez 's designs upon [[his]_251-nostromo younger daughter]_{5405-his younger daughter} . And [he]_251-nostromo did not trust [her]_{5405-his younger daughter} . [She]_{5405-his younger daughter} was flighty . [He]_251-nostromo said nothing of [his]_251-nostromo cares to " [Son Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} . "_{[251-nostromo]} It was a touch of senile vanity . [He]_251-nostromo wanted to show that [he]_251-nostromo was equal yet to the task of guarding alone the honour of [[his]_251-nostromo house]_{5842-his house} . [Nostromo]_251-nostromo went away early . As soon as [he]_251-nostromo had disappeared , walking towards [the beach]_{5964-the beach} , [Linda]_284-linda stepped over the threshold and , with a haggard smile , sat down by the side of [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} . Ever since that Sunday , when [the infatuated and desperate Ramirez]_516-ramirez had waited for [her]_284-linda on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf} , [she]_284-linda had no doubts whatever . The jealous ravings of [that man]_{614-that man} were no revelation . [They]_5456-they had only fixed with precision , as with a nail driven into [her]_284-linda heart , that sense of unreality and deception which , instead of bliss and security , [she]_284-linda had found in [her]_284-linda intercourse with [[her]_284-linda promised husband]_{5457-her promised husband} . [She]_284-linda had passed on , pouring indignation and scorn upon [Ramirez]_516-ramirez ; but , that Sunday , [she]_284-linda nearly died of wretchedness and shame , lying on the carved and lettered stone of [Teresa]_{271-signora teresa} 's grave , subscribed for by [the engine - drivers]_{5458-the engine - drivers} and [the fitters of [the railway workshops]_{8135-the railway workshops}]_{5459-the fitters of the railway workshops} , in sign of [their]_5461-their respect for [the hero of Italian Unity]_{5462-the hero of italian unity} . [Old Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had not been able to carry out [his]_{270-old giorgio} desire of burying [[his]_{270-old giorgio} wife]_{725-his wife} in [the sea]_{698-the sea} ; and [Linda]_284-linda wept upon the stone . The gratuitous outrage appalled [her]_284-linda . If [he]_{270-old giorgio} wished to break [her]_284-linda heart - well and good . Everything was permitted to [Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} . But why trample upon the pieces ; why seek to humiliate [her]_284-linda spirit ? Aha ! [He]_{270-old giorgio} could not break that . [She]_284-linda dried [her]_284-linda tears . And [Giselle]_387-giselle ! [Giselle]_387-giselle ! The little one that , ever since [she]_387-giselle could toddle , had always clung to [her]_387-giselle skirt for protection . What duplicity ! But [she]_387-giselle could not help it probably . When there was [a man in the case]_{5465-a man in the case} [the poor featherheaded wretch]_{5466-the poor featherheaded wretch} could not help [herself]_{5466-the poor featherheaded wretch} . [Linda]_284-linda had a good share of the Viola stoicism . [She]_284-linda resolved to say nothing . But [woman]_5632-woman - like [she]_284-linda put passion into [her]_284-linda stoicism . [Giselle]_387-giselle 's short answers , prompted by fearful caution , drove [her]_284-linda beside [herself]_284-linda by [their]_5468-their curtness that resembled disdain . One day [she]_284-linda flung [herself]_284-linda upon the chair in which [[her]_284-linda indolent sister]_{5469-her indolent sister} was lying and impressed the mark of [her]_284-linda teeth at the base of the whitest neck in [Sulaco]_{436-the sulaco cargadores} . [Giselle]_387-giselle cried out . But [she]_387-giselle had [her]_387-giselle share of the Viola heroism . Ready to faint with terror , [she]_387-giselle only said , in a lazy voice , " Madre de Dios ! Are [you]_284-linda going to eat [me]_387-giselle alive , [Linda]_284-linda ? "_{[387-giselle]} And this outburst passed off leaving no trace upon the situation . " [She]_387-giselle knows nothing . [She]_387-giselle can not know any thing , "_{[387-giselle]} reflected [Giselle]_387-giselle . " Perhaps it is not true . It can not be true , "_{[387-giselle]} [Linda]_284-linda tried to persuade [herself]_284-linda . But when [she]_284-linda saw [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} for the first time after [her]_284-linda meeting with [the distracted Ramirez]_516-ramirez , the certitude of [her]_284-linda misfortune returned . [She]_284-linda watched [him]_516-ramirez from the doorway go away to [[his]_516-ramirez boat]_{5470-his boat} , asking [herself]_284-linda stoically , " Will [they]_10859-they meet to - night ? "_[284-linda] [She]_284-linda made up [her]_284-linda mind not to leave [the tower]_{5409-the tower} for a second . When [he]_516-ramirez had disappeared [she]_284-linda came out and sat down by [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} . [The venerable Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} felt , in [his]_{252-the garibaldino} own words , " [a young man]_{1507-a young man} yet . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} In one way or another a good deal of talk about [Ramirez]_516-ramirez had reached [him]_{252-the garibaldino} of late ; and [his]_{252-the garibaldino} contempt and dislike of [that man who obviously was not what [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} son]_{1178-his son} would have been]_{5473-that man who obviously was not what his son would have been} , had made [him]_{252-the garibaldino} restless . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} slept very little now ; but for several nights past instead of reading - or only sitting , with [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's silver spectacles on [his]_{252-the garibaldino} nose , before the open Bible , [he]_{252-the garibaldino} had been prowling actively all about [the island]_{786-the island} with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} old gun , on watch over [his]_{252-the garibaldino} honour . [Linda]_284-linda , laying [her]_284-linda thin brown hand on [his]_{252-the garibaldino} knee , tried to soothe [his]_{252-the garibaldino} excitement . [Ramirez]_516-ramirez was not in [Sulaco]_5-sulaco . [Nobody]_976-nobody knew where [he]_516-ramirez was . [He]_516-ramirez was gone . [His]_516-ramirez talk of what [he]_516-ramirez would do meant nothing . " No , "_{[953-the old man]} [the old man]_{953-the old man} interrupted . " But [son Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} told [me]_5478-she - quite of [himself]_{520-son gian ' battista} - that [the cowardly esclavo]_{10861-the cowardly esclavo} was drinking and gambling with [the rascals of [Zapiga]_180-zapiga]_{10862-the rascals of zapiga} , over there on [the north side of [the gulf]_{689-the gulf}]_{10863-the north side of the gulf} . [He]_{520-son gian ' battista} may get [some of [the worst scoundrels of [that scoundrelly town]_{10867-that scoundrelly town} of [negroes]_1464-negroes]_{10866-the worst scoundrels of that scoundrelly town of negroes}]_{10865-some of the worst scoundrels of that scoundrelly town of negroes} to help [him]_{520-son gian ' battista} in [his]_{520-son gian ' battista} attempt upon [the little one]_{10869-the little one} . . . . But [I]_5478-she am not so old . No ! "_[5478-she] [She]_5478-she argued earnestly against the probability of any attempt being made ; and at last [the old man]_{953-the old man} fell silent , chewing [his]_{953-the old man} white moustache . [Women]_584-women had [their]_584-women obstinate notions which must be humoured - [[his]_{953-the old man} poor wife]_{5481-his poor wife} was like that , and [Linda]_284-linda resembled [[her]_284-linda mother]_{7243-her mother} . It was not seemly for [a man]_{771-a man} to argue . " May be . May be , "_{[953-the old man]} [he]_{953-the old man} mumbled . [She]_5478-she was by no means easy in [her]_5478-she mind . [She]_5478-she loved [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . [She]_5478-she turned [her]_5478-she eyes upon [Giselle]_387-giselle , sitting at a distance , with something of maternal tenderness , and the jealous anguish of [a rival]_{5484-a rival} outraged in [her]_387-giselle defeat . Then [she]_5478-she rose and walked over to [her]_387-giselle . " Listen - [you]_387-giselle , "_[5478-she] [she]_5478-she said , roughly . The invincible candour of the gaze , raised up all violet and dew , excited [her]_5478-she rage and admiration . [She]_5478-she had beautiful eyes - [the Chica]_{5485-the chica} - this vile thing of white flesh and black deception . [She]_5478-she did not know whether [she]_5478-she wanted to tear [them]_5486-them out with shouts of vengeance or cover up [their]_5486-them mysterious and shameless innocence with kisses of pity and love . And suddenly [they]_5486-them became empty , gazing blankly at [her]_5478-she , except for a little fear not quite buried deep enough with all the other emotions in [Giselle]_387-giselle 's heart . [Linda]_284-linda said , " [Ramirez]_516-ramirez is boasting in [town]_5824-town that [he]_516-ramirez will carry [you]_387-giselle off from [the island]_{786-the island} . "_[284-linda] " What folly ! "_{[937-the other]} answered [the other]_{937-the other} , and in a perversity born of long restraint , [she]_{937-the other} added : " [He]_516-ramirez is not [the man]_{543-the man} , "_{[937-the other]} in a jesting tone with a trembling audacity . " No ? "_[284-linda] said [Linda]_284-linda , through [her]_284-linda clenched teeth . " Is [he]_516-ramirez not ? Well , then , look to it ; because [father]_6824-father has been walking about with a loaded gun at night . "_[284-linda] " It is not good for [him]_516-ramirez . [You]_284-linda must tell [him]_516-ramirez not to , [Linda]_284-linda . [He]_516-ramirez will not listen to [me]_387-giselle . "_{[387-giselle]} " [I]_284-linda shall say nothing - never any more - to [anybody]_6218-anybody , "_[284-linda] cried [Linda]_284-linda , passionately . This could not last , thought [Giselle]_387-giselle . [Giovanni]_518-giovanni must take [her]_284-linda away soon - the very next time [he]_518-giovanni came . [She]_284-linda would not suffer these terrors for ever so much silver . To speak with [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} made [her]_284-linda ill . But [she]_284-linda was not uneasy at [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} 's watchfulness . [She]_284-linda had begged [Nostromo]_251-nostromo not to come to the window that night . [He]_251-nostromo had promised to keep away for this once . And [she]_284-linda did not know , could not guess or imagine , that [he]_251-nostromo had another reason for coming on [the island]_{786-the island} . [Linda]_284-linda had gone straight to [the tower]_{5409-the tower} . It was time to light up . [She]_284-linda unlocked the little door , and went heavily up [the spiral staircase]_{5492-the spiral staircase} , carrying [her]_284-linda love for the magnificent Capataz de Cargadores like an ever - increasing load of shameful fetters . No ; [she]_284-linda could not throw it off . No ; let [Heaven]_439-heaven dispose of [these two]_{5493-these two} . And moving about the lantern , filled with twilight and the sheen of the moon , with careful movements [she]_284-linda lighted the lamp . Then [her]_284-linda arms fell along [her]_284-linda body . " And with [[our]_{5493-these two} mother]_{10875-our mother} looking on , "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda murmured . " [[My]_284-linda own sister]_{10876-my own sister} - [the Chica]_{5485-the chica} ! "_[284-linda] The whole refracting apparatus , with [its]_5494-its brass fittings and rings of prisms , glittered and sparkled like a domeshaped shrine of diamonds , containing not a lamp , but some sacred flame , dominating [the sea]_{698-the sea} . And [Linda]_284-linda , [the keeper]_{5496-the keeper} , in black , with a pale face , drooped low in a wooden chair , alone with [her]_284-linda jealousy , far above the shames and passions of [the earth]_{617-the earth} . A strange , dragging pain as if [somebody]_{5736-somebody} were pulling [her]_284-linda about brutally by [her]_284-linda dark hair with bronze glints , made [her]_284-linda put [her]_284-linda hands up to [her]_284-linda temples . [They]_5499-they would meet . [They]_5499-they would meet . And [she]_284-linda knew where , too . At the window . The sweat of torture fell in drops on [her]_284-linda cheeks , while the moonlight in the offing closed as if with a colossal bar of silver the entrance of [the Placid Gulf]_{11-the placid gulf} - [the sombre cavern of clouds and stillness in the surf - fretted seaboard]_{5500-the sombre cavern of clouds and stillness in the surf - fretted seaboard} . [Linda Viola]_284-linda stood up suddenly with a finger on [her]_284-linda lip . [He]_5501-he loved neither [her]_284-linda nor [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} . The whole thing seemed so objectless as to frighten [her]_284-linda , and also give [her]_284-linda some hope . Why did [he]_5501-he not carry [her]_284-linda off ? What prevented [him]_5501-he ? [He]_5501-he was incomprehensible . What were [they]_5499-they waiting for ? For what end were [these two]_{5493-these two} lying and deceiving ? Not for the ends of [their]_5499-they love . There was no such thing . The hope of regaining [him]_5501-he for [herself]_284-linda made [her]_284-linda break [her]_284-linda vow of not leaving [the tower]_{5409-the tower} that night . [She]_284-linda must talk at once to [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} , who was wise , and would understand . [She]_284-linda ran down [the spiral stairs]_{5506-the spiral stairs} . At the moment of opening the door at the bottom [she]_284-linda heard the sound of the first shot ever fired on [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel} . [She]_284-linda felt a shock , as though the bullet had struck [her]_284-linda breast . [She]_284-linda ran on without pausing . [The cottage]_{5303-the cottage} was dark . [She]_284-linda cried at the door , " [Giselle]_387-giselle ! [Giselle]_387-giselle ! "_[284-linda] then dashed round the corner and screamed [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} 's name at the open window , without getting an answer ; but as [she]_284-linda was rushing , distracted , round [the house]_{969-the house} , [Giselle]_387-giselle came out of the door , and darted past [her]_284-linda , running silently , [her]_387-giselle hair loose , and [her]_387-giselle eyes staring straight ahead . [She]_387-giselle seemed to skim along the grass as if on tiptoe , and vanished . [Linda]_284-linda walked on slowly , with [her]_284-linda arms stretched out before [her]_284-linda . All was still on [the island]_{786-the island} ; [she]_284-linda did not know where [she]_284-linda was going . [The tree under which [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud spent [his]_257-decoud last days]_{5511-the tree under which martin decoud spent his last days} , beholding life like a succession of senseless images , threw a large blotch of black shade upon the grass . Suddenly [she]_284-linda saw [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} , standing quietly all alone in the moonlight . [The Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} - big , erect , with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} snow - white hair and beard - had a monumental repose in [his]_{252-the garibaldino} immobility , leaning upon a rifle . [She]_284-linda put [her]_284-linda hand upon [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arm lightly . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} never stirred . " What have [you]_{252-the garibaldino} done ? "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda asked , in [her]_284-linda ordinary voice . " [I]_{252-the garibaldino} have shot [Ramirez]_516-ramirez - infame ! "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} answered , with [his]_{252-the garibaldino} eyes directed to where the shade was blackest . " Like [a thief]_{8881-a thief} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} came , and like [a thief]_{8881-a thief} [he]_{252-the garibaldino} fell . [The child]_{2513-the child} had to be protected . "_{[252-the garibaldino]} [He]_{252-the garibaldino} did not offer to move an inch , to advance a single step . [He]_{252-the garibaldino} stood there , rugged and unstirring , like a statue of [an old man guarding the honour of [[his]_{252-the garibaldino} house]_{5842-his house}]_{5513-an old man guarding the honour of his house} . [Linda]_284-linda removed [her]_284-linda trembling hand from [his]_{252-the garibaldino} arm , firm and steady like an arm of stone , and , without a word , entered the blackness of the shade . [She]_284-linda saw a stir of formless shapes on the ground , and stopped short . A murmur of despair and tears grew louder to [her]_284-linda strained hearing . " [I]_{5874-her sister} entreated [you]_{252-the garibaldino} not to come to - night . Oh , [[my]_{5874-her sister} [Giovanni]_518-giovanni]_{10881-my giovanni} ! And [you]_{252-the garibaldino} promised . Oh ! Why - why did [you]_{252-the garibaldino} come , [Giovanni]_518-giovanni ? "_{[5874-her sister]} It was [[her]_284-linda sister]_{5874-her sister} 's voice . [It]_521-it broke on a heartrending sob . And the voice of [the resourceful Capataz de Cargadores]_{5516-the resourceful capataz de cargadores} , [master and slave of [the San Tome treasure , who had been caught unawares by [old Giorgio]_{252-the garibaldino} while stealing across the open towards [the ravine to get some more]_{5519-the ravine to get some more} silver]_{5518-the san tome treasure , who had been caught unawares by old giorgio while stealing across the open towards the ravine to get some more silver} , answered careless and cool , but sounding startlingly weak from the ground]_{5517-master and slave of the san tome treasure , who had been caught unawares by old giorgio while stealing across the open towards the ravine to get some more silver , answered careless and cool , but sounding startlingly weak from the ground} . " It seemed as though [I]_{5516-the resourceful capataz de cargadores} could not live through the night without seeing [thee]_10882-thee once more - [my]_{5516-the resourceful capataz de cargadores} star , [my]_{5516-the resourceful capataz de cargadores} little flower . "_{[5516-the resourceful capataz de cargadores]} The brilliant tertulia was just over , [the last guests]_{5520-the last guests} had departed , and [the Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} had gone to [[his]_{1589-the senor administrador} room]_{2258-his room} already , when [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , who had [been expected in the evening but had not turned up]_{5523-been expected in the evening but had not turned up} , arrived driving along [the wood - block pavement]_{5524-the wood - block pavement} under the electric - lamps of [the deserted Calle de la Constitucion]_{5525-the deserted calle de la constitucion} , and found [the great gateway of [the Casa]_{238-the casa}]_{5526-the great gateway of the casa} still open . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} limped in , stumped up [the stairs]_{6508-the stairs} , and found [the fat and sleek Basilio]_{5528-the fat and sleek basilio} on the point of turning off the lights in [the sala]_{1088-the sala} . [The prosperous majordomo]_{5530-the prosperous majordomo} remained open - mouthed at this late invasion . " Do n't put out the lights , "_{[6199-the doctor]} commanded [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} want to see [the senora]_{1865-the senora} . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " [The senora]_{1865-the senora} is in [the Senor Adminstrador 's cancillaria]_{10885-the senor adminstrador 's cancillaria} , "_{[315-basilio]} said [Basilio]_315-basilio , in an unctuous voice . " [The Senor Administrador]_{1589-the senor administrador} starts for [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} in an hour . There is some trouble with [the workmen to be feared]_{10888-the workmen to be feared} , it appears . [A shameless people without reason and decency]_{10889-a shameless people without reason and decency} . And idle , [senor]_1479-senor . Idle . "_{[315-basilio]} " [You]_1479-senor are shamelessly lazy and imbecile [yourself]_1479-senor , "_{[6199-the doctor]} said [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} , with that faculty for exasperation which made [him]_{6199-the doctor} so generally beloved . " Do n't put the lights out . "_{[315-basilio]} [Basilio]_315-basilio retired with dignity . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , waiting in [the brilliantly lighted sala]_{5533-the brilliantly lighted sala} , heard presently a door close at the further end of [the house]_{969-the house} . A jingle of spurs died out . [The Senor Administrador]_{354-the senor administrador} was off to [the mountain]_{5865-the mountain} . With a measured swish of [her]_5536-her long train , flashing with jewels and the shimmer of silk , [her]_5536-her delicate head bowed as if under the weight of a mass of fair hair , in which the silver threads were lost , [the " first lady of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{10891-the " first lady of sulaco} , "_{[10891-the " first lady of sulaco]} as [Captain Mitchell]_{267-captain mitchell} used to describe [her]_5536-her , moved along [the lighted corredor]_{5537-the lighted corredor} , wealthy beyond great dreams of wealth , considered , loved , respected , honoured , and as solitary as [any human being]_{5538-any human being} had ever been , perhaps , on [this earth]_{7870-this earth} . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ! One minute ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} stopped [her]_5536-her with a start at the door of [the lighted and empty sala]_{5541-the lighted and empty sala} . From the similarity of mood and circumstance , the sight of [the doctor , standing there all alone amongst the groups of furniture]_{5542-the doctor , standing there all alone amongst the groups of furniture} , recalled to [her]_5536-her emotional memory [her]_5536-her unexpected meeting with [Martin Decoud]_257-decoud ; [she]_5536-her seemed to hear in the silence the voice of [that man]_{614-that man} , dead miserably so many years ago , pronounce the words , " [Antonia]_256-antonia left [her]_256-antonia fan [here]_5665-here . "_{[614-that man]} But it was [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} 's voice that spoke , a little altered by [his]_{6199-the doctor} excitement . [She]_5536-her remarked [his]_{6199-the doctor} shining eyes . " [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , [you]_{248-mrs. gould} are wanted . Do [you]_{248-mrs. gould} know what has happened ? [You]_{248-mrs. gould} remember what [I]_5536-her told [you]_{248-mrs. gould} yesterday about [Nostromo]_251-nostromo . Well , it seems that a lancha , [a decked boat]_{10893-a decked boat} , coming from [Zapiga]_180-zapiga , with [four negroes in [her]_{10893-a decked boat} , passing close to [the Great Isabel]_{22-the great isabel}]_{10894-four negroes in her , passing close to the great isabel} , was hailed from [the cliff]_{5186-the cliff} by [a woman]_{643-a woman} 's voice - [Linda]_284-linda 's , as a matter of fact - commanding [them]_10897-they it 's a moonlight night to go round to [the beach]_{5964-the beach} and take up [a wounded man]_{10899-a wounded man} to [the town]_{877-the town} . [The patron from whom [I]_5536-her 've heard all this , of course]_{10901-the patron from whom i 've heard all this , of course} , did so at once . [He]_{10901-the patron from whom i 've heard all this , of course} told [me]_5536-her that when [they]_10897-they got round to [the low side of [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel}]_{10902-the low side of the great isabel} , [they]_10897-they found [Linda Viola]_284-linda waiting for [them]_10897-they . [They]_10897-they followed [her]_284-linda : [she]_284-linda led [them]_10897-they under a tree not far from [the cottage]_{5303-the cottage} . There [they]_10897-they found [Nostromo]_251-nostromo lying on the ground with [his]_251-nostromo head in [the younger girl]_{10905-the younger girl} 's lap , and [father Viola]_284-linda standing some distance off leaning on [his]_251-nostromo gun . Under [Linda]_284-linda 's direction [they]_10897-they got a table out of [the cottage]_{5303-the cottage} for a stretcher , after breaking off the legs . [They]_10897-they are here , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . [I]_5536-her mean [Nostromo]_251-nostromo and - and [Giselle]_387-giselle . [The negroes]_{10907-the negroes} brought [him]_251-nostromo in to [the first - aid hospital]_{10908-the first - aid hospital} near [the harbour]_{801-the harbour} . [He]_251-nostromo made [the attendant]_{10910-the attendant} send for [me]_5536-her . But it was not [me]_5536-her [he]_251-nostromo wanted to see - it was [you]_{248-mrs. gould} , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} ! It was [you]_{248-mrs. gould} . "_[5536-her] " [Me]_{248-mrs. gould} ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} whispered [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , shrinking a little . " Yes , [you]_{248-mrs. gould} ! "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} burst out . " [He]_251-nostromo begged [me]_{6199-the doctor} - [[his]_251-nostromo enemy]_{10911-his enemy} , as [he]_251-nostromo thinks - to bring [you]_{248-mrs. gould} to [him]_251-nostromo at once . It seems [he]_251-nostromo has something to say to [you]_{248-mrs. gould} alone . "_{[6199-the doctor]} " Impossible ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} murmured [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " [He]_251-nostromo said to [me]_{6199-the doctor} , ' Remind [her]_{10911-his enemy} that [I]_{6199-the doctor} have done something to keep a roof over [her]_{10911-his enemy} head . ' . . . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} pursued , in the greatest excitement . " Do [you]_{248-mrs. gould} remember the silver ? The silver in the lighter - that was lost ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} remembered . But [she]_{248-mrs. gould} did not say [she]_{248-mrs. gould} hated the mere mention of that silver . [Frankness]_{522-frankness} personified , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} remembered with an exaggerated horror that for the first and last time of [her]_{248-mrs. gould} life [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had concealed the truth from [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} about that very silver . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} had been corrupted by [her]_{248-mrs. gould} fears at that time , and [she]_{248-mrs. gould} had never forgiven [herself]_{248-mrs. gould} . Moreover , that silver , which would never have come down if [[her]_{248-mrs. gould} husband]_{5710-her husband} had been made acquainted with the news brought by [Decoud]_257-decoud , had been in a roundabout way nearly the cause of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's death . And these things appeared to [her]_{248-mrs. gould} very dreadful . " Was it lost , though ? "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} exclaimed . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} 've always felt that there was a mystery about [[our]_10912-our Nostromo]_{986-our nostromo} ever since . [I]_{6199-the doctor} do believe [he]_{5710-her husband} wants now , at the point of death - - "_{[6199-the doctor]} " The point of death ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} repeated [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . " Yes . Yes . . . . [He]_{5710-her husband} wants perhaps to tell [you]_{248-mrs. gould} something concerning that silver which - - "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Oh , no ! No ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} exclaimed [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , in a low voice . " Is n't it lost and done with ? Is n't there enough treasure without it to make everybody in [the world]_{525-the world} miserable ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} remained still , in a submissive , disappointed silence . At last [he]_{6199-the doctor} ventured , very low - " And there is [that Viola girl]_{10915-that viola girl} , [Giselle]_387-giselle . What are [we]_10912-our to do ? It looks as though [father]_6824-father and [sister]_8102-sister had - - "_{[6199-the doctor]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} admitted that [she]_{248-mrs. gould} felt in duty bound to do [her]_{248-mrs. gould} best for [these girls]_{10669-these girls} . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} have [a volante]_{10918-a volante} [here]_5665-here , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} said . " If [you]_{248-mrs. gould} do n't mind getting into that - - "_{[6199-the doctor]} [He]_{6199-the doctor} waited , all impatience , till [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} reappeared , having thrown over [her]_{248-mrs. gould} dress a grey cloak with a deep hood . It was thus that , cloaked and monastically hooded over [her]_{248-mrs. gould} evening costume , [this woman , full of endurance and compassion]_{5553-this woman , full of endurance and compassion} , stood by the side of the bed on which the splendid [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} lay stretched out motionless on [his]_{269-the capataz} back . The whiteness of sheets and pillows gave a sombre and energetic relief to [his]_{269-the capataz} bronzed face , to [the dark , nervous hands , so good on a tiller , upon a bridle and on a trigger , lying open and idle upon a white coverlet]_{5554-the dark , nervous hands , so good on a tiller , upon a bridle and on a trigger , lying open and idle upon a white coverlet} . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} is innocent , "_{[2385-the capataz]} [the Capataz]_{2385-the capataz} was saying in a deep and level voice , as though afraid that a louder word would break the slender hold [his]_{269-the capataz} spirit still kept upon [his]_{269-the capataz} body . " [She]_{248-mrs. gould} is innocent . It is [I]_{6199-the doctor} alone . But no matter . For these things [I]_{6199-the doctor} would answer to [no man]_{779-no man} or [woman]_5632-woman alive . "_{[6199-the doctor]} [He]_{6199-the doctor} paused . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} 's face , very white within the shadow of the hood , bent over [him]_{6199-the doctor} with an invincible and dreary sadness . And the low sobs of [Giselle Viola]_387-giselle , kneeling at the end of the bed , [her]_387-giselle gold hair with coppery gleams loose and scattered over the [Capataz]_{269-the capataz} 's feet , hardly troubled the silence of [the room]_{5737-the room} . " Ha ! [Old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} - [the guardian of thine honour]_{10922-the guardian of thine honour} ! Fancy the Vecchio coming upon [me]_387-giselle so light of foot , so steady of aim . [I]_387-giselle [myself]_387-giselle could have done no better . But the price of a charge of powder might have been saved . The honour was safe . . . . [Senora]_433-senora , [she]_387-giselle would have followed to the end of [the world]_{525-the world} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo [the thief]_{9004-the thief} . . . . [I]_387-giselle have said the word . The spell is broken ! "_{[387-giselle]} A low moan from [the girl]_{7115-the girl} made [him]_{6199-the doctor} cast [his]_{6199-the doctor} eyes down . " [I]_{6199-the doctor} can not see [her]_387-giselle . . . . No matter , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [he]_{6199-the doctor} went on , with the shadow of the old magnificent carelessness in [his]_{6199-the doctor} voice . " One kiss is enough , if there is no time for more . [An airy soul]_{10925-an airy soul} , [senora]_1489-senora ! Bright and warm , like sunshine - soon clouded , and soon serene . [They]_10927-they would crush it there between [them]_10927-they . [Senora]_433-senora , cast on [her]_387-giselle the eye of [your]_433-senora compassion , as famed from [one end of [the land]_{691-the land}]_{10928-one end of the land} to the other as the courage and daring of [the man who speaks to [you]_433-senora]_{10930-the man who speaks to you} . [She]_387-giselle will console [herself]_387-giselle in time . And even [Ramirez]_516-ramirez is not [a bad fellow]_{10931-a bad fellow} . [I]_5558-i am not angry . No ! It is [not [Ramirez]_516-ramirez who overcame [the Capataz of [the Sulaco Cargadores]_{436-the sulaco cargadores}]_{2120-the capataz of the sulaco cargadores}]_{10932-not ramirez who overcame the capataz of the sulaco cargadores} . "_[5558-i] [He]_5558-i paused , made an effort , and in louder voice , a little wildly , declared - " [I]_5558-i die betrayed - betrayed by - - "_[5558-i] But [he]_5558-i did not say by whom or by what [he]_5558-i was dying betrayed . " [She]_387-giselle would not have betrayed [me]_5558-i , "_[5558-i] [he]_5558-i began again , opening [his]_5558-i eyes very wide . " [She]_387-giselle was faithful . [We]_10934-we were going very far - very soon . [I]_5558-i could have torn [myself]_5558-i away from that accursed treasure for [her]_387-giselle . For [that child]_{1902-that child} [I]_5558-i would have left boxes and boxes of it - full . And [Decoud]_257-decoud took four . Four ingots . Why ? [Picardia]_243-picardia ! To betray [me]_5558-i ? How could [I]_5558-i give back the treasure with four ingots missing ? [They]_10936-they would have said [I]_5558-i had purloined them . [The doctor]_{6199-the doctor} would have said that . Alas ! it holds [me]_5558-i yet ! "_[5558-i] [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} bent low , fascinated - cold with apprehension . " What became of [Don Martin]_257-decoud on that night , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Who knows ? [I]_{248-mrs. gould} wondered what would become of [me]_{248-mrs. gould} . Now [I]_{248-mrs. gould} know . [Death]_482-death was to come upon [me]_{248-mrs. gould} unawares . [He]_257-decoud went away ! [He]_257-decoud betrayed [me]_{248-mrs. gould} . And [you]_{248-mrs. gould} think [I]_{248-mrs. gould} have killed [him]_257-decoud ! [You]_{248-mrs. gould} are [all alike]_{10938-all alike} , [[you]_{248-mrs. gould} fine people]_{4369-you fine people} . The silver has killed [me]_{248-mrs. gould} . [It]_10940-it has held [me]_{248-mrs. gould} . It holds [me]_{248-mrs. gould} yet . [Nobody]_976-nobody knows where it is . But [you]_{248-mrs. gould} are [the wife of [Don Carlos]_{298-don carlos}]_{6017-the wife of don carlos} , who put it into [my]_{248-mrs. gould} hands and said , ' Save it on [your]_{248-mrs. gould} life . ' And when [I]_{248-mrs. gould} returned , and [you]_{248-mrs. gould} all thought it was lost , what do [I]_{248-mrs. gould} hear ? ' It was nothing of importance . Let it go . Up , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo , [the faithful]_{10943-the faithful} , and ride away to save [us]_10944-us , for dear life ! ' "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " [Nostromo]_251-nostromo ! "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} whispered , bending very low . " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} , too , have hated the idea of that silver from the bottom of [my]_{248-mrs. gould} heart . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} " Marvellous ! - that one of [you]_{248-mrs. gould} should hate the wealth that [you]_{248-mrs. gould} know so well how to take from the hands of [the poor]_{700-the poor} . [The world]_{525-the world} rests upon [the poor]_{700-the poor} , as [old Giorgio]_{270-old giorgio} says . [You]_{248-mrs. gould} have been always good to [the poor]_{700-the poor} . But there is something accursed in wealth . [Senora]_433-senora , shall [I]_5559-his tell [you]_433-senora where the treasure is ? To [you]_433-senora alone . . . . Shining ! Incorruptible ! "_[5559-his] A pained , involuntary reluctance lingered in [his]_5559-his tone , in [his]_5559-his eyes , plain to [the woman with the genius of sympathetic intuition]_{5560-the woman with the genius of sympathetic intuition} . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} averted [her]_{248-mrs. gould} glance from the miserable subjection of [the dying man]_{3922-the dying man} , appalled , wishing to hear no more of the silver . " No , [Capataz]_251-nostromo , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} said . " [No one]_{602-no one} misses it now . Let it be lost for ever . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} After hearing these words , [Nostromo]_251-nostromo closed [his]_251-nostromo eyes , uttered no word , made no movement . Outside the door of [the sick - room]_{5562-the sick - room} [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , excited to the highest pitch , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} eyes shining with eagerness , came up to [the two women]_{7733-the two women} . " Now , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said , almost brutally in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} impatience , " tell [me]_{249-dr. monygham} , was [I]_{249-dr. monygham} right ? There is a mystery . [You]_{248-mrs. gould} have got the word of it , have [you]_{248-mrs. gould} not ? [He]_{249-dr. monygham} told [you]_{248-mrs. gould} - - "_{[249-dr. monygham]} " [He]_{249-dr. monygham} told [me]_{248-mrs. gould} nothing , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} said [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , steadily . The light of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} temperamental enmity to [Nostromo]_251-nostromo went out of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} 's eyes . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} stepped back submissively . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} did not believe [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . But [her]_{248-mrs. gould} word was law . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} accepted [her]_{248-mrs. gould} denial like an inexplicable fatality affirming the victory of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's genius over [his]_{249-dr. monygham} own . Even before [that woman]_{10380-that woman} , whom [he]_{249-dr. monygham} loved with secret devotion , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had been defeated by the magnificent [Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} , [the man who had lived [his]_{269-the capataz} own life on the assumption of unbroken fidelity , rectitude , and courage]_{5565-the man who had lived his own life on the assumption of unbroken fidelity , rectitude , and courage} ! " Pray send at once [somebody]_{5736-somebody} for [[my]_{248-mrs. gould} carriage]_{8419-my carriage} , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} spoke [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} from within [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hood . Then , turning to [Giselle Viola]_387-giselle , " Come nearer [me]_387-giselle , [child]_5633-child ; come closer . [We]_10953-we will wait here . "_{[387-giselle]} [Giselle Viola]_387-giselle , heartbroken and childlike , [her]_387-giselle face veiled in [her]_387-giselle falling hair , crept up to [her]_387-giselle side . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} slipped [her]_{248-mrs. gould} hand through the arm of [the unworthy daughter of [old Viola]_387-giselle]_{5566-the unworthy daughter of old viola} , [the immaculate republican]_{5567-the immaculate republican} , [the hero without a stain]_{5568-the hero without a stain} . Slowly , gradually , as a withered flower droops , the head of [the girl]_{7115-the girl} , who would have followed [a thief]_{8881-a thief} to the end of [the world]_{525-the world} , rested on the shoulder of [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} , [the first lady of [Sulaco]_5-sulaco]_{5636-the first lady of sulaco} , [the wife of [the Senor Administrador of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{7753-the senor administrador of the san tome mine}]_{5573-the wife of the senor administrador of the san tome mine} . And [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} , feeling [her]_{248-mrs. gould} suppressed sobbing , nervous and excited , had the first and only moment of bitterness in [her]_{248-mrs. gould} life . It was worthy of [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} . " Console [yourself]_387-giselle , [child]_5633-child . Very soon [he]_{249-dr. monygham} would have forgotten [you]_387-giselle for [his]_{249-dr. monygham} treasure . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} " [Senora]_433-senora , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} loved [me]_387-giselle . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} loved [me]_387-giselle , "_{[387-giselle]} [Giselle]_387-giselle whispered , despairingly . " [He]_{249-dr. monygham} loved [me]_387-giselle as [no one]_{602-no one} had ever been loved before . "_{[387-giselle]} " [I]_{248-mrs. gould} have been loved , too , "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} said in a severe tone . [Giselle]_387-giselle clung to [her]_387-giselle convulsively . " Oh , [senora]_1489-senora , but [you]_1489-senora shall live adored to the end of [your]_1489-senora life , "_{[387-giselle]} [she]_387-giselle sobbed out . [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} kept an unbroken silence till [the carriage]_{1725-the carriage} arrived . [She]_{248-mrs. gould} helped in [the half - fainting girl]_{5577-the half - fainting girl} . After [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} had shut the door of [the landau]_{7427-the landau} , [she]_{248-mrs. gould} leaned over to [him]_{6199-the doctor} . " [You]_{6199-the doctor} can do nothing ? "_{[248-mrs. gould]} [she]_{248-mrs. gould} whispered . " No , [Mrs. Gould]_{248-mrs. gould} . Moreover , [he]_{6199-the doctor} wo n't let [us]_10957-us touch [him]_{6199-the doctor} . It does not matter . [I]_{248-mrs. gould} just had one look . . . . Useless . "_{[248-mrs. gould]} But [he]_{6199-the doctor} promised to see [old Viola]_387-giselle and [the other girl]_{5580-the other girl} that very night . [He]_{6199-the doctor} could get [the police - boat]_{5581-the police - boat} to take [him]_{6199-the doctor} off to [the island]_{786-the island} . [He]_{6199-the doctor} remained in [the street]_{1069-the street} , looking after the landau rolling away slowly behind [the white mules]_{3859-the white mules} . The rumour of some accident - an accident to [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} - had been spreading along [the new quays]_{5585-the new quays} with [their]_{5585-the new quays} rows of lamps and the dark shapes of towering cranes . [A knot of [night prowlers]_{5587-night prowlers}]_{5586-a knot of night prowlers} - [the poorest of [the poor]_{700-the poor}]_{5588-the poorest of the poor} - hung about the door of [the first - aid hospital]_{10908-the first - aid hospital} , whispering in the moonlight of [the empty street]_{3723-the empty street} . There was [no one]_{602-no one} with [the wounded man]_{5593-the wounded man} but [the pale photographer]_{5594-the pale photographer} , small , frail , bloodthirsty , [the hater of [capitalists]_{5596-capitalists}]_{5595-the hater of capitalists} , perched on a high stool near the head of the bed with [his]_{5594-the pale photographer} knees up and [his]_{5594-the pale photographer} chin in [his]_{5594-the pale photographer} hands . [He]_{5594-the pale photographer} had been fetched by [a comrade who , working late on [the wharf]_{1699-the wharf}]_{5597-a comrade who , working late on the wharf} , had heard from [a negro belonging to [a lancha]_{5600-a lancha}]_{5599-a negro belonging to a lancha} , that [Captain Fidanza]_{255-captain fidanza} had been brought ashore mortally wounded . " Have [you]_{5597-a comrade who , working late on the wharf} any dispositions to make , [comrade]_{10958-comrade} ? "_{[5594-the pale photographer]} [he]_{5594-the pale photographer} asked , anxiously . " Do not forget that [we]_10959-we want money for [our]_10959-we work . [The rich]_{4296-the rich} must be fought with [their]_{4296-the rich} own weapons . "_{[5594-the pale photographer]} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo made no answer . [The other]_{937-the other} did not insist , remaining huddled up on the stool , shock - headed , wildly hairy , like a hunchbacked monkey . Then , after a long silence - " [Comrade Fidanza]_{523-comrade fidanza} , "_{[5594-the pale photographer]} [he]_{5594-the pale photographer} began , solemnly , " [you]_{523-comrade fidanza} have refused all aid from [that doctor]_{10136-that doctor} . Is [he]_{10136-that doctor} really [a dangerous enemy of [the people]_{605-the people}]_{10962-a dangerous enemy of the people} ? "_{[5594-the pale photographer]} In [the dimly lit room]_{5602-the dimly lit room} [Nostromo]_251-nostromo rolled [his]_251-nostromo head slowly on the pillow and opened [his]_251-nostromo eyes , directing at the weird figure perched by [his]_251-nostromo bedside a glance of enigmatic and profound inquiry . Then [his]_251-nostromo head rolled back , [his]_251-nostromo eyelids fell , and [the Capataz de Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} died without a word or moan after an hour of immobility , broken by short shudders testifying to the most atrocious sufferings . [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , going out in [the police - galley to [the islands]_{2833-the islands}]_{5603-the police - galley to the islands} , beheld the glitter of the moon upon [the gulf]_{689-the gulf} and the high black shape of the Great Isabel sending a shaft of light afar , from under the canopy of clouds . " Pull easy , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said , wondering what [he]_{249-dr. monygham} would find there . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} tried to imagine [Linda]_284-linda and [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} , and discovered a strange reluctance within [himself]_{249-dr. monygham} . " Pull easy , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} repeated . From the moment [he]_{249-dr. monygham} fired at [the thief of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} honour]_{5607-the thief of his honour} , [Giorgio Viola]_{270-old giorgio} had not stirred from the spot . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} stood , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} old gun grounded , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} hand grasping the barrel near the muzzle . After the lancha carrying off [Nostromo]_251-nostromo for ever from [her]_284-linda had left [the shore]_{721-the shore} , [Linda]_284-linda , coming up , stopped before [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} did not seem to be aware of [her]_284-linda presence , but when , losing [her]_284-linda forced calmness , [she]_284-linda cried out - " Do [you]_{249-dr. monygham} know whom [you]_{249-dr. monygham} have killed ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} answered - " [Ramirez the vagabond]_516-ramirez . "_[524-white] [White]_524-white , and staring insanely at [[her]_284-linda father]_{632-her father} , [Linda]_284-linda laughed in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} face . After a time [he]_{249-dr. monygham} joined [her]_284-linda faintly in a deep - toned and distant echo of [her]_284-linda peals . Then [she]_284-linda stopped , and [the old man]_{953-the old man} spoke as if startled - " [He]_516-ramirez cried out in son Gian ' [Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} 's voice . "_{[953-the old man]} The gun fell from [his]_{249-dr. monygham} opened hand , but the arm remained extended for a moment as if still supported . [Linda]_284-linda seized it roughly . " [You]_{953-the old man} are too old to understand . Come into [the house]_{969-the house} . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [He]_{249-dr. monygham} let [her]_284-linda lead [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . On the threshold [he]_{249-dr. monygham} stumbled heavily , nearly coming to the ground together with [[his]_{249-dr. monygham} daughter]_{7707-his daughter} . [His]_{249-dr. monygham} excitement , [his]_{249-dr. monygham} activity of the last few days , had been like the flare of a dying lamp . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} caught at the back of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} chair . " In [son Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} 's voice , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} repeated in a severe tone . " [I]_{249-dr. monygham} heard [him]_{520-son gian ' battista} - [Ramirez]_516-ramirez - [the miserable]_{10965-the miserable} - - "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Linda]_284-linda helped [him]_{249-dr. monygham} into the chair , and , bending low , hissed into [his]_{249-dr. monygham} ear - " [You]_{953-the old man} have killed [Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} . "_[284-linda] [The old man]_{953-the old man} smiled under [his]_{953-the old man} thick moustache . [Women]_584-women had strange fancies . " Where is [the child]_{2513-the child} ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} asked , surprised at the penetrating chilliness of the air and the unwonted dimness of the lamp by which [he]_{249-dr. monygham} used to sit up half the night with the open Bible before [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . [Linda]_284-linda hesitated a moment , then averted [her]_284-linda eyes . " [She]_{2513-the child} is asleep , "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda said . " [We]_10967-we shall talk of [her]_{2513-the child} tomorrow . "_[284-linda] [She]_284-linda could not bear to look at [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} filled [her]_284-linda with terror and with an almost unbearable feeling of pity . [She]_284-linda had observed the change that came over [him]_{249-dr. monygham} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} would never understand what [he]_{249-dr. monygham} had done ; and even to [her]_284-linda the whole thing remained incomprehensible . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} said with difficulty - " Give [me]_{249-dr. monygham} the book . "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Linda]_284-linda laid on the table the closed volume in its worn leather cover , the Bible given [him]_{249-dr. monygham} ages ago by [an Englishman in [Palermo]_43-palermo]_{5614-an englishman in palermo} . " [The child]_{2513-the child} had to be protected , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said , in a strange , mournful voice . Behind [his]_{249-dr. monygham} chair [Linda]_284-linda wrung [her]_284-linda hands , crying without noise . Suddenly [she]_284-linda started for the door . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} heard [her]_284-linda move . " Where are [you]_284-linda going ? "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} asked . " To the light , "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda answered , turning round to look at [him]_{249-dr. monygham} balefully . " The light ! Si - duty . "_[284-linda] Very upright , white - haired , leonine , heroic in [his]_{249-dr. monygham} absorbed quietness , [he]_{249-dr. monygham} felt in the pocket of [his]_{249-dr. monygham} red shirt for the spectacles given [him]_{249-dr. monygham} by [Dona Emilia]_{307-dona emilia} . [He]_{249-dr. monygham} put them on . After a long period of immobility [he]_{249-dr. monygham} opened the book , and from on high looked through the glasses at the small print in double columns . A rigid , stern expression settled upon [his]_{249-dr. monygham} features with a slight frown , as if in response to some gloomy thought or unpleasant sensation . But [he]_{249-dr. monygham} never detached [his]_{249-dr. monygham} eyes from the book while [he]_{249-dr. monygham} swayed forward , gently , gradually , till [his]_{249-dr. monygham} snow - white head rested upon the open pages . A wooden clock ticked methodically on the white - washed wall , and growing slowly cold [the Garibaldino]_{252-the garibaldino} lay alone , rugged , undecayed , like an old oak uprooted by a treacherous gust of wind . The light of [the Great Isabel]_{777-the great isabel} burned unfailing above [the lost treasure of [the San Tome mine]_{596-the san tome mine}]_{5616-the lost treasure of the san tome mine} . Into the bluish sheen of a night without stars the lantern sent out a yellow beam towards [the far horizon]_{5618-the far horizon} . Like a black speck upon the shining panes , [Linda]_284-linda , crouching in [the outer gallery]_{5619-the outer gallery} , rested [her]_284-linda head on the rail . The moon , drooping in the western board , looked at [her]_284-linda radiantly . Below , at the foot of [the cliff]_{5186-the cliff} , the regular splash of oars from [a passing boat]_{5621-a passing boat} ceased , and [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} stood up in the stern sheets . " [Linda]_284-linda ! "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} shouted , throwing back [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head . " [Linda]_284-linda ! "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [Linda]_284-linda stood up . [She]_284-linda had recognized the voice . " Is [he]_{249-dr. monygham} dead ? "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda cried , bending over . " Yes , [[my]_{6199-the doctor} poor girl]_{10969-my poor girl} . [I]_{6199-the doctor} am coming round , "_{[6199-the doctor]} [the doctor]_{6199-the doctor} answered from below . " Pull to [the beach]_{5964-the beach} , "_{[249-dr. monygham]} [he]_{249-dr. monygham} said to [the rowers]_{5623-the rowers} . [Linda]_284-linda 's black figure detached itself upright on the light of the lantern with [her]_284-linda arms raised above [her]_284-linda head as though [she]_284-linda were going to throw [herself]_284-linda over . " It is [I]_284-linda who loved [you]_{249-dr. monygham} , "_[284-linda] [she]_284-linda whispered , with a face as set and white as marble in the moonlight . " [I]_284-linda ! Only [I]_284-linda ! [She]_284-linda will forget [thee]_{249-dr. monygham} , killed miserably for [her]_284-linda pretty face . [I]_284-linda can not understand . [I]_284-linda can not understand . But [I]_284-linda shall never forget [thee]_{249-dr. monygham} . Never ! "_[284-linda] [She]_284-linda stood silent and still , collecting [her]_284-linda strength to throw all [her]_284-linda fidelity , [her]_284-linda pain , bewilderment , and despair into one great cry . " Never ! [Gian ' Battista]_{520-son gian ' battista} ! "_[284-linda] [Dr. Monygham]_{249-dr. monygham} , pulling round in [the police - galley]_{5624-the police - galley} , heard the name pass over [his]_{249-dr. monygham} head . It was another of [Nostromo]_251-nostromo 's triumphs , the greatest , the most enviable , the most sinister of all . In that true cry of undying passion that seemed to ring aloud from [Punta Mala]_{15-punta mala} to [Azuera]_13-azuera and away to the bright line of the horizon , overhung by a big white cloud shining like a mass of solid silver , the genius of the magnificent Capataz de [Cargadores]_{269-the capataz} dominated [the dark gulf containing [his]_251-nostromo conquests of treasure and love]_{5625-the dark gulf containing his conquests of treasure and love} .